Midwest Mixfest 2026

Recognized by its organizers as the largest fighting game tournament in the upper Midwest, Midwest Mixfest 2026 brings Minnesota's fighting game community together for three days of competition and side events. Organized by RunTheMix, which has supported the regional offline scene since 2018, the event returns with a new venue and an expanded lineup of 18 tournament brackets. Street Fighter 6 anchors the competitive program alongside a broad selection of modern and classic fighting games.

The Street Fighter 6 tournament is part of the main bracket schedule across Saturday and Sunday. Friday features exhibitions, casual matches, and RunTheGauntlet, a signature event format. No confirmed Capcom Pro Tour designation or qualification reward has been announced for the Street Fighter 6 bracket. Competitors can register through start.gg, with the main tournaments complemented by free play stations and a dedicated bring your own controller and console area.

Games and Community Events

Midwest Mixfest features 18 brackets across a varied lineup of fighting games, including TEKKEN 8, Guilty Gear -Strive-, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Melty Blood: Type Lumina, Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, and 2XKO. The broader program also includes classic fighting games, casual play, exhibitions, and community gatherings. A regional qualifying series called Road to Mixfest offers selected tournament winners free event admission and hotel accommodation, extending the event's reach beyond the Twin Cities. The weekend emphasizes both bracket competition and opportunities for players to connect with the wider Midwest FGC.