Battle Arena Melbourne 2026
Tournament Information
Location
111 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia
Venue
Bundha Sports Centre
Rated Games
Street Fighter 6
Prize Pool
TBD
About This Event
Battle Arena Melbourne 2026 (BAM16) returns as Australia's premier flagship fighting game major. Scheduled from July 10 through July 12, 2026, at the brand-new Bundha Sports Centre, the tournament brings high-stakes competitive action to the Oceania circuit, drawing the region's elite competitors and international stars under one roof.
As the ultimate destination for the ANZ fighting game community, the 2026 edition spotlights a highly anticipated Capcom Pro Tour 2026 Premier Event for Street Fighter 6. Local warriors and traveling global talent will battle through intense open brackets to secure a direct qualification spot for the global finals.
Massive Multi-Game Arena
Beyond the premier Street Fighter 6 tournament, BAM16 boasts an incredible lineup of major international circuit stops and community ladders as part of the CouchWarriors League. The weekend features an official TEKKEN World Tour 2026 Challenger Event for TEKKEN 8, alongside a 2v2 2XKO Challenger Series event offering a $6,000 pot bonus. Additionally, the venue hosts a Virtua Fighter Open Championship World Tour Partner event for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O., an official SNK World Championship 2026 partner qualifier for both Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves and The King of Fighters XV, and a major bracket for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Registration and Visitor Passes
Competitor registration is tier-structured online, with early bird pricing available until May 30, 2026, regular registration closing on June 27, 2026, and late entry starting June 28, 2026. For fans looking to witness the top-tier competition live, experience the Artist Alley, indie games, and freeplay zones, full weekend Spectator Passes are available online for $25 AUD.