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We will be crowning a king at the TEKKEN World Tour 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, 7 – 8 December. Two days of intense competition will look to reignite old rivalries and create new ones at the KBANK Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre! Watch world class TEKKEN players from the Americas, Europe, and Asia battle it out.
Players have been competing across the globe since April, and they will all converge at the championship finals in Bangkok, to be the ‘King of the Iron Fist’. 20 of the best players will be going head to head on 8 December, the top 19 freshly emerging from the Global Leaderboard. This includes the winner of the Last Chance Qualifier on 7 December.
USD$250,000 and bragging rights is on the line, with the stakes higher than ever with contributions from Astro Gaming and NetMarble. This is the largest prize purse for the TEKKEN World Tour yet!
Get tickets here. You can also see the pricing tiers below:
- General Admission (2 days): $10
- Spectator only, with TEKKEN-branded lanyard
- Preferred Admission: $40
- Spectator only and includes admission to both event days, TEKKEN-branded lanyard, and Preferred Admission credential, PLUS preferred reserved seating area (applies to Sunday ONLY), and an exclusive TEKKEN World Tour item!
- Last Chance Qualifiers: $10
- THIS WILL BE LIMITED TO 256 COMPETITORS. Purchase of additonal General or Preferred Admission ticket is REQUIRED! LCQ particpant ticket does NOT grant entrance into the event. Player’s gamer tag is required during Eventbrite registration.
Event attendees will also get the opportunity to meet Katsuhiro Harada, Game Director and Chief Producer for Fighting Games, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc, along with TEKKEN Producer and Game Designer, Michael Murray. They’ll be present for autograph signing and photo-ops opportunities. Limited events will be available on-site and at the event, first come first served.
Top 19 Players Qualified
Knee – Leader Board Rank: 1
Considered the most consistent TEKKEN player worldwide, ROX Gaming’s Knee has been the top ranked player on the TEKKEN World Tour Leader Board for 2 consecutive years. The title of TEKKEN World Tour Finals champion has eluded this legendary player thus far, but he looks to correct this in 2019.
Anakin – Leader Board Rank: 2
America’s strongest player has qualified for the TEKKEN World Tour Finals three years running. Representing RadianceGG in 2019, this Red Bull Athlete declared he would become the USA’s first TEKKEN World Tour Finals champion.
LowHigh – Leader Board Rank: 3
The 2018 Evolution Championship Series champion is looking for his celebrated Shaheen play to bring the TEKKEN World Tour Finals championship home to Team UYU. An impressive win at the Rev Major event in the Philippines during the open season could herald such a victory.
JDCR – Leader Board Rank: 4
One of the most influential players in TEKKEN history, JDCR has won numerous tournaments across the world during his years of travels.
Chikurin – Leader Board Rank: 5
Chikurin is one of small but elite group of players who claimed multiple Master tournament wins in 2019. His aggressive Geese play has become the common blueprint for the character since release, and Chikurin hopes it will help him bring the championship home to Japan.
Arslan Ash – Leader Board Rank: 6
TEKKEN’s most notable story in 2019 came from Arslan Ash, who emerged from Pakistan and became the first twice-crowned champion of the Evolution Championship Series in both Las Vegas and Tokyo. A triple crown including the TEKKEN World Tour Finals championship has never been possible, but the freshly announced Red Bull athlete from Pakistan looks to make history yet again Dec 8.
Kkokkoma – Leader Board Rank: 7
Kkokkoma has traveled the world with a fleet of strong characters at his command, which he has used to claim strong placements throughout the 2019 season. Having recently begun using multiple controller types to best highlight his character’s strengths, Kkokkoma now looks to elevate his strong placements into a world championship performance.
Super Akouma – Leader Board Rank: 8
Super Akouma won the season opener in his home country of France en route to qualifying for the TEKKEN World Tour Finals. As the lone representative from Europe he now finds himself Europe’s only hope at claiming the world championship.
Awais Honey – Leader Board Rank: 9
Considered the strongest Akuma player in the world, Genuine Gaming’s Awais Honey qualified for Finals by winning the incredibly stacked Master tournament in Dubai. As one of two qualified players from Pakistan, Awais Honey aims to cement his country as the strongest in the world.
Ulsan – Leader Board Rank: 10
One of the world’s strongest Kazumi players, Fate Esport’s Ulsan was one of the earliest players to lock-in his qualification for the 2019 TEKKEN World Tour Finals. A strong contender in any tournament, Ulsan looks to claim his first world championship in Thailand.
Double – Leader Board Rank: 11
Hailing from Japan, UYU’s Double is the world’s most successful Marshall Law player. The inaugural OGN OSL Invitational Champion, Double looks to add another impressive championship to his growing list of accolades.
Chanel – Leader Board Rank: 12
One of TEKKEN’s most vibrant personalities, ROX Gaming’s Chanel brings a showmanship to every tournament he enters. His dramatic play styles with Alisa, Eliza, and Zafina make him a threat to any and all players worldwide.
Rangchu – Leader Board Rank: 13
The reigning TEKKEN World Tour Finals champion stunned the world by claiming his title with the uncommon character selection of Panda in 2018. Now, 1 year later, he enters the tournament with the achievable goal of becoming TEKKEN World Tour’s first 2-time champion.
Abel Del Maestro – Leader Board Rank: 14
Latin America has never been represented in the TEKKEN World Tour Finals pool of qualifiers, but Abel Del Maestro’s skilful Eliza has changed that in 2019. With his teammates from Get Gosu traveling to Thailand to cheer him on, Abel Del Maestro may become Peru’s first TEKKEN world champion.
JimmyJTran – Leader Board Rank: 15
America’s JimmyJTran is synonymous with the technically challenging character Bryan Fury. Since the inaugural TEKKEN World Tour, JimmyJTran’s confidence in his play has seen him qualifying for Finals by competing in seemingly the minimum number of tournaments necessary to secure admission.
Nobi – Leader Board Rank: 16
A former Evolution Championship Series and King of the Iron Fist Tournament champion, YAMASA’s Nobi looks to add yet another title to his storied career. With the powerful Dragunov at his command, 2019 may prove the year he brings the TEKKEN World Tour championship home to Japan.
Noroma – Leader Board Rank: 17
Noroma has wielded a wealth of characters en route to qualifying for the TEKKEN World Tour Finals, including his notably strong Jack-7. With the support of COOASGAMES, Noroma looks to claim his first world championship.
Shadow 20z – Leader Board Rank: 18
One of the youngest qualifiers in TEKKEN World Tour Finals history, Chicago’s own Shadow 20z looks to bring the world championship home to America. Known for his excellent Claudio play and robot-like focus, Shadow 20z
Saint – Leader Board Rank: 19
A former King of the Iron Fist Tournament world champion, Genuine Gaming’s Saint has had a difficult road to the TEKKEN World Tour Finals in 2019. Solidifying his qualifier status at the final tournament of the open season, Saint seeks to demonstrate how great perseverance can lead to great victories.
Attending Commentators
MarkMan
One of the most recognized faces in the TEKKEN community, MarkMan has been the brand & community manager for the series across numerous console generations. His passion for the series and deep connection to the global community will help grow the TEKKEN fandom for years to come.
Aris
One of the largest streamers of TEKKEN, Aris’s comedic approach to covering the series has generated a legion of fans worldwide. He is often found beside MarkMan covering many of the series’ most iconic moments.
Rip
Purveyor of Level Up You Game, Rip has been bringing TEKKEN entertainment and educational content to the masses for many years. The globally traveled commentator, Evolution Championship Series finalist, and writer is never far away from TEKKEN.
Tasty Steve
Hype personified, Tasty Steve is one of the most energetic and charismatic players to find his way into full-time on-air talent work in recent years. His catchphrases and mannerisms have moved crowds worldwide.
Spag
A walking history of Europe’s TEKKEN players, Spag has been pushing to bring new eyes and new ears to the TEKKEN community worldwide. He can always be found at TEKKEN tournaments throughout Europe and works diligently to help establish new tournaments throughout EMEA.
Majin Obama
Co-host of Japan’s Fighting Tuesdays, one of the world’s largest weekly tournaments, Majin Obama is a fixture of the TEKKEN community in Asia. His works to bring TEKKEN to the masses includes commentary, player management, tournament organizing, and content creation.
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