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TOPANGA CHAMPIONSHIP 6: A New E-Sports Challenge

The world of e-sports is set to experience a thrilling new competition with the return of the TOPANGA CHAMPIONSHIP 6, hosted by CELLORB Co., Ltd., based in Yokohama, Kanagawa. This league-style tournament for STREET FIGHTER 6 promises intense battles and a remarkable total prize pool of 4 million yen.

What is the TOPANGA CHAMPIONSHIP?

The TOPANGA CHAMPIONSHIP incorporates a long-term battle system that is unique to the STREET FIGHTER series. It features a comprehensive structure that includes online qualifiers, an online main league, and an offline final, aiming to provide an engaging competition for fighting game enthusiasts.

The excitement builds from the online main league, where a total of 29 players will compete. These include 24 competitors from the previous tournament, 2 invited players, and 3 qualifiers from the online open qualifiers. Players will be divided into two tiers based on their previous performances, namely the BEGINNING STAGE and ADVANCED STAGE. The league will unfold over 13 days, leading to the OFFLINE FINAL STAGE where the top 7 players will vie for the champion title.

Tournament Schedule

• - Online Qualifiers: Completed
• - Online Main League - BEGINNING STAGE: May 29 - June 4, 2025
• - Online Main League - ADVANCED STAGE: June 19 - June 27, 2025
• - Offline Finals - OFFLINE FINAL STAGE: July 11 - July 13, 2025

The OFFLINE FINAL STAGE will take place at the Laforet Museum Harajuku, marking the championship's first live audience event. Fans should stay tuned for ticket information, which will be announced shortly.

Prize Distribution

Champion of the OFFLINE FINAL STAGE will walk away with a prize of 2 million yen! This setup not only enhances the stakes but also adds excitement for both players and fans.

Main Competitors

BEGINNING STAGE Participants

• - Umehara
• - Sako
• - Shoot
• - John Takahashi
• - Tachikawa
• - Tokido
• - Torikai
• - Higuchi
• - Fujimura
• - Bonchan
• - Mago
• - Mizuhai
• - Yamaguchi

ADVANCED STAGE Participants

• - Sho
• - Gachi-kun
• - Kawano
• - Cosa
• - Kobayan
• - Hikaru
• - Hibiki
• - Fudo
• - Moke
• - Momochi
• - Ryukichi

Invited Players: Akutagawa, Nakachuu twins (Brothers)
Open Qualifiers: Owae-chan, Jr., Yanai

Online Main League Mechanics

During the BEGINNING STAGE, 18 players will be divided by draw into RED and BLUE DIVISIONS. The top 3 players from each division, along with a match between the 4th place competitors, will enable 7 players to advance to the ADVANCED STAGE.

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CAPCOM Certified Tournament

This championship is recognized by CAPCOM, guaranteeing a quality competitive environment for participants.

About CELLORB Co., Ltd.

CELLORB, a subsidiary of DONUTS Co., Ltd., is at the forefront of the e-sports industry, based in Yokohama. They are building a vibrant ecosystem for e-sports while bringing compelling events like the TOPANGA CHAMPIONSHIP to fans. For more information, visit their website.