Hessen Crash XXIII
Tournament Information
Location
Louisenstraße 58, 61348 Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Germany
Venue
Kurhaus Bad Homburg
Rated Games
Street Fighter 6
Prize Pool
TBA
About This Event
Hessen Crash XXIII returns as Germany's longest-running fighting game community event, bringing the European scene together since 2010. Scheduled for June 5 through June 7, 2026, the event will take place inside the historic Kurhaus Bad Homburg, welcoming competitors of all skill levels.
As a cornerstone of the European fighting game community, the 2026 tournament features a highly competitive main lineup. The brackets will be headlined by massive showdowns in Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Riot's tag-team fighter 2XKO, drawing top regional talent to battle for the championship titles.
Premier Tournaments and SWC Qualifiers
Beyond the core lineup, attendees will clash in Arc System Works favorites like Guilty Gear Strive and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. The event also proudly hosts an official SWC Qualifier for SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, adding international stakes to the weekend's competition.
Community and Side Brackets
Hessen Crash is celebrated for its dedication to the broader community and legacy titles. The weekend will feature dedicated side events, including brackets for BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2, and a special Lethal League Blaze tournament bolstered by a 500 Euro pot bonus.
Registration
Registration and bracket sign-ups are managed through Start.gg and the official Hessen Crash website. Competitors can secure Early Bird and Regular passes before late registration begins, with Weekend and Day passes available for spectators looking to experience the casual setups, community atmosphere, and high-level tournament streams.