Street Fighter 6 Tournament Announced for the Hero Esports’ Asian Champions League

Hero Esports has officially confirmed that Street Fighter 6 will be a featured title at the upcoming Asian Champions League (ACL), scheduled for May 17–18, 2025, in Shanghai. The tournament serves as a critical qualifier for the global esports circuit, with the champion and runner-up securing direct entry into the Esports World Cup held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This integration is facilitated through a partnership with ESL FACEIT Group’s DreamHack, marking the first time the DreamHack brand will host an event in China.

The ACL tournament is open to all participants with no specific entry requirements, mirroring the accessibility of the event’s other featured titles, such as Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2. The competition offers a total prize pool of $30,000 USD. By hosting the tournament in a live, offline setting, organizers aim to foster community engagement and enhance the competitive experience for regional players.

This event highlights the ongoing expansion of the Asian Champions League within the global esports ecosystem. Hero Esports, the organizer behind the event, maintains significant financial ties to the Saudi Arabian government through its ownership by Savvy Games Group, a subsidiary of the country’s Public Investment Fund. This connection underscores the broader trend of state-backed investment influencing major international tournament structures and qualifying pathways.