First Attack 2026

Established in 2013 as a grassroots gathering before expanding into the Caribbean's premier fighting game destination, First Attack 2026 marks over a decade of international competition in San Juan. Known throughout the fighting game community as the quintessential vacation tournament, the festival blends tropical travel with world-class tournament play, building on a prior edition that drew 536 attendees. At the center of the festival floor, Street Fighter 6 headlines the weekend as the marquee battleground.

The Street Fighter 6 bracket brings together international challengers and top Caribbean talent in an open double-elimination format. With pool play narrowing into a cutthroat Top 8 showcase, competitors battle through high-pressure sets where split-second reads dictate bracket survival. Every match carries serious weight, offering contenders vital proving-ground momentum and regional dominance.

Convention Floor & Tournament Lineup

Beyond the marquee Capcom action, the event spans more than twenty competitive titles across three full days. Sanctioned circuit designations bring high stakes to TEKKEN 8 on the TEKKEN World Tour, while Guilty Gear: Strive and MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls feature as Arc World Tour stops. The lineup also highlights a designated 2XKO Challenger bracket alongside community competitions in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and classic retro fighters.

Activities & Registration

Attendees can explore an active vendor floor and artist alley, participate in cosplay contests, or enter trading card tournaments covering Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and One Piece. Competitors secure tournament entry directly through start.gg, while spectator passes and weekend badges are handled through the event's ticketing partner.