Texas Showdown 2026: A Quarter-Century of Fighting Game Excellence
This weekend marks a significant milestone for the fighting game community as Texas Showdown celebrates its 25th anniversary in Houston, Texas. From March 27-29, 2026, players from across the Southwest and beyond will converge at the Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria for a weekend of intense competition and community spirit.
A Packed Tournament Lineup
Texas Showdown 2026 boasts an impressive roster of over 25 tournaments, catering to both seasoned veterans and newcomers. Street Fighter 6 and TEKKEN 8 are leading the charge in terms of participation, with over 280 and 250 registered players respectively. The event also features strong showings for 2XKO (around 140 players), Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike, each with approximately 100 entrants.
Beyond these headliners, a diverse selection of titles will see tournament play, including Guilty Gear Strive, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Capcom vs. SNK 2, Super Street Fighter 2: Turbo, Ultra Street Fighter 4, Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, and Vampire Savior. Dragon Ball FighterZ, King of Fighters 15, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core +R, Under Night In-Birth 2 [Sys:celes], Mortal Kombat 1, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Street Fighter Alpha 2, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, Killer Instinct, Soul Calibur 6, and Capcom vs. SNK 1 round out the extensive game list.
New Patches and Championship Qualifiers
The timing of Texas Showdown 2026 is particularly noteworthy, as both Street Fighter 6 and TEKKEN 8 have recently received balance patches. This provides a prime opportunity for players to test the new meta and showcase their skills with the updated character dynamics.
Adding to the stakes, Texas Showdown 2026 serves as a qualifier for the SNK World Championship tour for both Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and King of Fighters 15, giving players a chance to earn valuable points towards international competition.
Top Players in Attendance
A stellar lineup of professional players is expected to compete, including WBG|MenaRD, SonicFox, Z10|Saint, ONi|Bleed, VIT|KingReyJr, RB|Anakin, PAR|JoeCrush, MH|Coosco, Inzem, DEUS|Incendiate, REZ|Big Mo, K-Brad, Comitê|Kaiser666, 7C|DGF, MJ Gama, SF|Gummy, BlueSkyGuyBSG, Kanme|Elsa, CDM|Rino, KJPixel, Lucar, GHZ|TheGio, Nica K.O, SBG|CharCharRealSmooth, Silent, and PapaPesto.
Streaming Information
For those unable to attend in person, the action will be streamed live on Texas Showdown Live, Bifuteki, Full Bar Esports, and Riz0ne.
Early Results (March 27th)
Super Street Fighter II Turbo
- Winners bracket: Hokuto vs. Jumpsuit (Fei Long). Silentscope vs. Mike B (O. Sagat)
- Losers bracket: Jagger vs. NOAF|D.Owls (Dhalsim); CarlitosFromTx vs. Cmutt (T. Hawk)
Guilty Gear Xrd REV2
- Winners bracket: XD|DrifterDane (Dizzy) vs. Solstice; Evangeline (Ky) vs. Bgs|Lazy
- Losers bracket: Marmar|Cade (Leo) vs. Foo; Rude+E (Baiken) vs. OG|KTP
Dragon Ball FighterZ
- 1. KJPixel (Jiren, Frieza, Janemba)
- 2. EP|Easyman (Vegeta, Goku, Adult Gohan)
- 3. Inzem (Base Vegeta, Cell, Android 18)
- 4. Izanami (Lab Coat 21, Adult Gohan, GT Goku)
- 5. StudentDBFZ (Gotenks, Android 18, Krillin) & ArgoSB (SS4 Gogeta, Captain Ginyu, Android 21)
- 7. WTE|EZLuvsSabrinaCarpenter (Hit, Android 18, Broly) & McBenedict (Vegeta, Base Goku, Super Broly)
Guilty Gear Strive
- 1. IsaacJ (Bridget)
- 2. MrPomegranX (Sol)
- 3. Foo (Potemkin)
- 4. Mike Z (Potemkin)
- 5. Stone (Johnny) & Tronzilla (Justice)
- 7. Liquidbenny & BMT|R0M (Axl)
Mortal Kombat 1
- 1. Dead Snow 713 (Geras)
- 2. AI|KingGambler (Johnny Cage)
- 3. ELG|Enzo (Quan Chi)
- 4. Krytis (Smoke, Peacemaker, Homelander, Ashrah)
- 5. ELG|KelsZn (Havik) & SYN|WhitsFGC (Raiden)
- 7. REZ|YoAj (Scorpion, Homelander) & Synicus (Liu Kang)
Street Fighter Alpha 3
- 1. Coates|Bas (Akuma)
- 2. Hokuto (Sakura)
- 3. Riz0ne (Ken)
- 4. JWin (Karin)
- 5. RR|P.Skelly (Akuma) & MountainDewFKR (Sagat)
- 7. CMM|El Zigg (Cody) & NOAF|D.Owls (Dhalsim)
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.
- 1. Twice-a-Day (Lei-Fei)
- 2. RONIN|Limy (Lei-Fei, Akira)
- 3. Ant0 (El Blaze)
- 4. Aztec (Goh)
- 5. Blurring (Vanessa) & TexasJacky (Jacky)
- 7. BigDame21 (Pai) & TS|Lemon and Lime (Goh)
SOULCALIBUR VI
- 1. DEUS|Incendiate (Xianghua)
- 2. Fyre (Talim)
- 3. Sweatyspaghetti (Grøh)
- 4. FAT|GiraffeKanklez (Setsuka)
Capcom vs. SNK 1
- 1. Coates|Bas (Dhalsim, King, Ken)
- 2. Aznmnky (Sakura, King, Nakoruru)
- 3. Bubbly Ripz (Cammy, Dhalsim, King, Blanka)
- 4. Stone (Vice, Sakura, Nakoruru)
Time Zone Conversion
For international viewers: PDT: Subtract 2 hours. EDT: Add 1 hour. UTC/UK Time: Add 5 hours. BST/CET: Add 6 hours. CEST: Add 7 hours. JST: Add 14 hours.
FAQ
- Where is Texas Showdown 2026 being held? At the Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria in Houston, Texas.
- What games are featured at the tournament? Over 25 games, including Street Fighter 6, TEKKEN 8, Mortal Kombat 1, and many more.
- How can I watch the tournament online? Streams are available on Twitch at Texas Showdown Live, Bifuteki, Full Bar Esports, and Riz0ne.
