Genesis X3
Tournament Information
Location
150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
Venue
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Rated Games
Street Fighter 6
Prize Pool
TBD
About This Event
Genesis X3 returns to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center from February 13–15, 2026. While primarily known as the largest grassroots Super Smash Bros. tournament in the world, the event maintains a dedicated footprint for the traditional Fighting Game Community, featuring Street Fighter 6 as a main competitive title.
For Street Fighter competitors, Genesis offers a change of pace from the high-pressure Capcom Pro Tour circuit. It typically falls into the 'community major' tier, meaning fewer global travelers but a concentrated pool of strong North American talent. Previous iterations have drawn top-level competitors like iDom, Nephew, and Riddles to the bracket.
The defining feature of Genesis for an SF6 player is the venue culture. Unlike standard esports events, Genesis X3 offers a 24-hour venue policy for competitors. This 'convention-style' access allows for overnight money matches, endless casual sets, and access to a massive arcade and rhythm game section, creating a festival atmosphere that persists long after tournament brackets conclude for the day.