LVL UP EXPO 2026
Tournament Information
Location
3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
Venue
Las Vegas Convention Center (South Hall)
Rated Games
Street Fighter 6
Prize Pool
$5,000
About This Event
LVL UP EXPO 2026 returns to Las Vegas for a massive three-day celebration of gaming, anime, and competitive esports. Scheduled for April 24 through April 26, 2026, the event will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the South Hall, bringing together thousands of global competitors and fans.
As a major destination for the fighting game community, the 2026 tournament features a heavyweight lineup. The main stages will host massive brackets for Street Fighter 6, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Tekken 8, ensuring the highest-stakes matches are witnessed by a capacity crowd.
Elevated Stakes and Prize Pools
The 2026 iteration boasts over $40,000 in combined prize pools across its flagship tournaments. Highlights include a $10,000 prize pool for Smash Ultimate Singles, $10,000 for 2XKO, and $5,000 each for Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8, raising the stakes significantly for the global talent in attendance.
Modern Heavyweights and Legacy Games
This year's iteration features established staples of the current competitive circuit. Attendees will compete in Riot's blockbuster team-based fighter 2XKO and battle it out in SNK's acclaimed Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Additionally, Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact makes its appearance alongside other modern anime fighters.
Honoring the community's rich history, the lineup also includes the LVStylo Memorial Tournament for Ultra Street Fighter IV, alongside returning favorites like Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Guilty Gear: Strive, Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, Mortal Kombat 1, and Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3.
Registration
Registration and bracket sign-ups are managed through Start.gg and the official LVL UP EXPO website. Competitors can secure their spots in the brackets until April 21, 2026, with general admission passes available for spectators wishing to experience the event floor, artist alley, and vendor exhibits.