Perfect Storm 2026
Tournament Information
Location
100 Kent St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5R7, Canada
Venue
Ottawa Marriott Hotel-Victoria Ballroom
Rated Games
Street Fighter 6
Prize Pool
TBA
About This Event
Perfect Storm 2026 is a major fighting game community tournament scheduled to take place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The three-day event runs from February 6 through February 8, 2026, and serves as a central hub for competitive play in the region.
The tournament will be hosted at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel on Kent Street. The event utilizes the Victoria Ballroom, providing over 8,000 square feet of venue space for tournament brackets, casual setups, and vendor areas.
Tournament Lineup and Featured Games
Perfect Storm 2026 features a diverse roster of competitive titles, ranging from current industry standards to legacy games. The confirmed main lineup includes:
- Street Fighter 6
- Tekken 8
- Guilty Gear -Strive-
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
- Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes
The competitive roster is rounded out by the latest generation of heavy hitters, including the recently released 2XKO (PC) and the established Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
In addition to the main stage games, the event supports a variety of side tournaments, including Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike, and BlazBlue: Centralfiction.
Registration and Logistics
Competitors and spectators can register for the event online. The registration period is divided into three tiers based on the date of purchase:
- Early Bird Registration: Ends December 7, 2025
- Regular Registration: Ends January 11, 2026
- Late Registration: Ends January 31, 2026
Spectator passes are available for attendees not participating in the brackets. The venue is located near the Lyon O-Train Station in downtown Ottawa, providing access to local transit and accommodation options.
For full rules, pooled brackets, and specific scheduling details, interested parties can view the official event page on start.gg.