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Evo France 2026 features five main tournament titles: Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Guilty Gear Strive, and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. All five are played on PlayStation 5, and each has its own rule set covering match format, stage selection, character switching, and banned content. The event runs Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Palais des Expositions – Nice Acropolis.

The five tournament games

Rules shared across most titles

Several conventions apply broadly across the lineup, though each game's rule page is the final authority:

• Double elimination for Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Guilty Gear Strive, and Avatar Legends.
• Bring Your Own Controller — players supply their own controller on PlayStation 5.
• Default settings, with game-specific exceptions.
• Winner keeps the same character; the loser may switch (stated for Street Fighter 6, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Guilty Gear Strive, and Avatar Legends).
• Random stage select, with players allowed to agree on a stage in some titles.

Tekken 8 is the exception on format: it uses 3/5 rounds per game rather than 2/3, and Tekken World Tour rules supersede the event rules if any conflict arises.

What to check before you enter or watch

If you plan to compete, confirm the details that differ by game rather than assuming the shared rules apply everywhere:

1. Round and set counts — Tekken 8 uses 3/5 rounds per game; the other listed titles use 2/3 rounds per game.
2. Top 8 format — Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 explicitly extend to 3/5 games for Top 8 finals; Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and Guilty Gear Strive list 3/5 games per set across the whole tournament.
3. Banned content — cosmetic and character bans vary: Lunalu and specific colors/skins in Granblue, Ultimate Edition colors in Guilty Gear Strive, Dynamic control type and the Training Room stage in Street Fighter 6.
4. Version notes — Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is listed as the PlayStation 4 version, while Guilty Gear Strive is listed as the PlayStation 5 version.

The event page also lists an event map, FAQs, a schedule, and seven total streams, which are the places to check for bracket information and broadcast coverage once available.

Evo France 2026 is a fighting game tournament held at Palais des Expositions - Nice Acropolis from Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11, 2026. The evo.gg site is the event's information hub: it publishes the schedule, the game-by-game rules, bracket information, stream listings, an event map, and FAQs. If you are planning to attend, compete, or just watch, this is where the official details live.

What the site covers

The page organizes event information into a few clear blocks:

• Schedule — the Evo France 2026 schedule, listed alongside the event dates.
• Bracket information — how the competition brackets are structured.
• Streams — a stream listing, with a stated total of 07 streams.
• Game rules — separate rule sets for each title on the lineup.
• Event map — a map of the venue layout.
• FAQs — answers to common attendee questions.

Games and rules

Each game has its own rules section on the page. The confirmed titles and their key conditions:

Rules worth noting before you enter

A few conditions repeat across titles and are easy to miss:

• Winner stays on character. In Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, and Guilty Gear Strive, the winner of the previous game must keep the same character; the loser may switch.
• Stage selection is random, though players may opt for an agreed stage. In Street Fighter 6, the Training Room stage is banned from tournament play.
• Cosmetic restrictions apply. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising bans colors 16 and 17 and Prismatic Weapon skins, and bans the character Lunalu. Guilty Gear Strive bans Ultimate Edition colors. Tekken 8 prohibits customizing colors, names, or items at any time before or during a match — doing so costs a round.
• Tekken 8 defers to Tekken World Tour rules where the two conflict.
• Street Fighter 6 specifics: pause menu on long hold is ON, input delay reduction is ON, and Dynamic control type is banned. In-battle accessibility settings may be turned on if the tournament organizer deems them physically necessary.

Practical takeaways

• Dates and venue are fixed: October 9–11, 2026, at Palais des Expositions - Nice Acropolis. The page also shows an "OPEN Nice Oct 08 - 11" label, so check the schedule section for what happens on October 8 if you are arriving early.
• Bring your own controller. Every listed game runs on PlayStation 5 and requires players to supply their own controller.
• Check your game's rule block individually. Set lengths differ — Granblue runs 3/5 throughout, while Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Avatar Legends use 2/3 until Top 8.
• Use the FAQ and event map for logistics questions the rules sections don't answer.

The page does not list ticket prices, registration fees, or entry requirements, so those details are not available from this source.

Evo France 2026 runs Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Palais des Expositions – Nice Acropolis, with doors opening Thursday, October 8. The official site (evo.gg) is where you'll find the event schedule, the stream lineup, and bracket information. It lists 7 total streams and a dedicated schedule section, plus an event map and FAQ. What the site does not publish, based on the available page content, is a per-hour breakdown of matches or direct stream URLs — those details sit behind the schedule and streams sections of the site itself.

Key facts at a glance

Where the schedule lives

The site presents a repeating "EVO FRANCE 2026 SCHEDULE" section rather than a static list of times in the page content. To use it:

1. Go to evo.gg and open the schedule section.
2. Match the day (Oct 8–11) to the game you want to watch.
3. Cross-check against the bracket information section, since brackets determine who plays when.

Because the schedule is rendered dynamically, treat any times you see as subject to change — Evo schedules typically shift as earlier matches run long.

Streams: what's confirmed

The site states 7 total streams for the event. That's the confirmed count. It does not, in the available content, list individual channel names or embed links, so the practical route is:

• Open the Streams section on evo.gg during the event weekend.
• Expect multiple concurrent channels, since 7 streams across a three-day, multi-game event implies parallel coverage rather than one main feed.

If you're planning to watch a specific game, check the schedule first to know which day and block it falls in, then pick the corresponding stream.

Games and their formats

The rules section confirms the featured titles and how each is run. All are played on PlayStation 5 with Bring Your Own Controller, double elimination.

Tekken 8 follows Tekken World Tour rules where they conflict with the listed rules.

Rules worth knowing before you watch or enter

• Character locking: In Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Granblue, and Guilty Gear Strive, the winner of a game must keep the same character; the loser may switch.
• Stage selection: Random stage select, though players may agree on a stage. Street Fighter 6 bans the Training Room stage.
• Bans: Street Fighter 6 bans Dynamic control type. Granblue bans colors 16 & 17, Prismatic Weapon skins, and the character Lunalu. Guilty Gear Strive bans Ultimate Edition colors.
• Tekken 8 customization: No color, name, or item customization before or during a match — doing so costs a round.

Practical checklist for the event weekend

1. Confirm the day and game block on the evo.gg schedule.
2. Check the bracket section to see if your match or player is still active.
3. Open the Streams section to find the live channel — remember there are 7.
4. Review the game-specific rules above if you're competing, especially character-lock and ban lists.

The site's FAQ and Event Map sections cover venue and attendance questions that the schedule and rules pages don't.

Evo France 2026 runs Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Palais des Expositions – Nice Acropolis, with an opening date of October 8 listed on the event page. Every main game on the schedule follows the same core structure: double elimination, bring your own controller, default in-game settings, and a fixed rule for who may switch characters between games. Game-specific pages then add or override details — most notably Tekken 8, where Tekken World Tour rules take precedence if there is any conflict.

The rules that apply across all games

These points appear in the rules for each title listed on the event page:

• Double elimination. Every game uses a double-elimination bracket, so a single loss does not eliminate you.
• Bring Your Own Controller (BYOC). All games are played on PlayStation 5 and players are expected to supply their own controller.
• Default settings. Games are played on default settings, with only the exceptions each game explicitly lists.
• Random stage select. Stages are chosen at random, though players may agree on a specific stage instead.
• Winner keeps their character. The winner of the previous game must stay on the same character.
• Loser may switch. The player who lost the previous game may change character.

Format details by game

Note the difference in how sets are structured: Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8 use 2/3 games per set with 3/5 for Top 8 finals, while Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Guilty Gear Strive, and Avatar Legends use 3/5 games per set for the whole tournament.

Street Fighter 6 specifics

Street Fighter 6 is played on PlayStation 5 with default settings except for two changes: pause menu on long hold is set to ON, and input delay reduction is set to ON. Sets are 2/3 games, moving to 3/5 for Top 8 finals. The Training Room stage is banned from tournament play. Dynamic control type is banned. In-battle accessibility settings may be turned on if the tournament organizer decides the setting is physically necessary.

Tekken 8 specifics

Tekken 8 uses Tournament Mode default settings with 3/5 rounds per game and 2/3 games per set, going to 3/5 for Top 8 finals. Stage select is random for every game. Customizing colors, names, or items is not allowed at any time before or during a tournament match — doing so results in a loss of round. If any Tekken World Tour rule conflicts with the event rules, the Tekken World Tour rule wins.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising specifics

Played on the PlayStation 4 version. Sets are 3/5 games for the entire tournament, not just finals. Colors 16 and 17 are banned for all characters, Prismatic Weapon skins are banned for all characters, handicap under Battle Settings must be off, and the character Lunalu is banned.

Guilty Gear Strive specifics

Played on the PlayStation 5 version. Sets are 3/5 games. Ultimate Edition colors are banned for all characters.

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game specifics

Uses Tournament Mode default settings, 2/3 rounds per game, and 3/5 games per set, with random stage select for every game.

What to check before you compete

The event page also hosts an event map, FAQs, bracket information, and a stream schedule (seven total streams listed). If you are preparing to enter, confirm three things on the official pages before the event: the final game list and any rule updates, your controller's compatibility with the PS5 setups, and whether your game carries an external ruleset — Tekken 8 players in particular should read the Tekken World Tour rules, since those override the local rules where they conflict.

Evo France 2026 will be held at Palais des Expositions - Nice Acropolis in Nice, France, from Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11, 2026. The official site also lists an opening date of October 8, so if you're planning travel around the event, treat the 8th as a possible early/arrival day and the 9th–11th as the core event window.

Venue and location at a glance

The site's event page is built around the venue name and dates, and it includes an EVENT MAP section — useful if you want to see how the space is laid out before you go.

What the official site provides for attendees

The Evo France 2026 page is organized around a few practical blocks:

• Event map — a layout reference for the venue.
• Schedule — the Evo France 2026 schedule is published on the site.
• Streams — the page lists a total of 7 streams.
• Bracket information — for following or checking match progress.
• Game rules — per-title rulesets for each featured game.
• FAQs — general questions about the event.

If your main question is simply where the event is, the answer above is enough. If you're deciding whether to attend or compete, the schedule, game rules, and FAQ sections are where the details that affect you will live.

Games confirmed for the event

The rules section names the titles being run, each played on PlayStation 5 with a bring-your-own-controller requirement:

• Street Fighter 6
• Tekken 8
• Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
• Guilty Gear Strive
• Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game

Each game has its own ruleset on the site, covering format (generally double elimination), round and set counts, character-lock rules, and stage selection. For example, Street Fighter 6 uses 2/3 rounds per game and 2/3 games per set, with 3/5 games for Top 8 finals, and bans the Training Room stage and Dynamic control type. Tekken 8 defers to Tekken World Tour rules where there's a conflict.

Practical notes before you plan

• Dates are fixed on the site, but confirm closer to the event — schedules for large tournaments can shift.
• The venue name is specific: Palais des Expositions - Nice Acropolis, not a generic convention center, so use that exact name for maps and travel searches.
• Check the FAQ and event map on evo.gg for attendee-specific details like entry, layout, and logistics, since those aren't fully covered in the rules section.
• Pricing and registration details aren't stated in the material available here, so check the official site directly rather than assuming anything about cost or access.