At the SWC 2026 Finals, Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ) will be held for three titles The FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, and SAMURAI SHODOWN, while Open Tournaments will be conducted for two titles (ART OF FIGHTING 3 and THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98). Competitors from around the world are invited to join the battle for the world championship title.
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SNK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
THE FINAL STOP AND WE’RE BRINGING THE HEAT
The SNK World Championship 2026 (SWC 2026) is where players will battle for the position of World #1 in five SNK fighting game titles! Victors from across the globe will be invited to compete at SWC 2026 to claim their title and a share of $4,200,000.
FIVE TITLES. THREE STAGES
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
32 Competitors
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
32 Competitors
SAMURAI SHODOWN
16 Competitors
Art of Fighting 3
Open Tournament
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98
Open Tournament
Participating players
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Qualifying tournaments are taking place in various regions across the world. Only the elite will be invited to the SNK World Championship 2026 at the end of the year in Stockholm and fight their way to be crowned best in the world!
Last Chance Qualifiers will be held for three titles The FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, and SAMURAI SHODOWN. Open Tournaments will be conducted for the ART OF FIGHTING 3 and THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98.
Laggia
Qualified from
SWC 2025
Xiaohai
Qualified from
EVO Japan 2026
mi2ha4
Qualified from
EVO 2026
DarkAngel
Qualified from
EWC 2026
TBD
Qualified from
EVO France 2026
ChuChu
Qualified from
Brazil Online Qualifier
Xian
Qualified from
South Asia Online Qualifier
TheGio
Qualified from
South America North Online Qualifier
Pida
Qualified from
Europe Online Qualifier
SharkUrien
Qualified from
South America South Online Qualifier
FREZZER
Qualified from
SNK x Qiddiya Middle East Championship 2026
TBD
Qualified from
Mexico & Central America Online Qualifier
TBD
Qualified from
North America Online Qualifier
TBD
Qualified from
MENA Online Qualifier
TBD
Qualified from
East Asia Online Qualifier
Lauyagami
Qualified from
SWC 2025
M
Qualified from
EVO Japan 2026
Layec
Qualified from
Combo Breaker 2026
PAKO
Qualified from
S Factor X3
TY-ANDROIDE
Qualified from
Komitê Arena 2026
KAISER666
Qualified from
CEO 2026
Masaton
Qualified from
SWC 2025
CIPHER
Qualified from
Combo Breaker 2026
Emujima
Qualified from
CEO 2026
RenZhan
Qualified from
Anime Tama Clash 2026
LCQ & OPEN TOURNAMENTS
YOUR LAST CHANCE
Competitors must register through the official Start.gg Page as well as buy a
3-day DreamHack pass to participate.
QUALIFYING SPOTS
TITLE | TOTAL |
|---|---|
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves | Top 2 Advance to the SWC 2026 Finals |
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV | Top 4 Advance to the SWC 2026 Finals |
SAMURAI SHODOWN | Top 4 Advance to the SWC 2026 Finals |
ART OF FIGHTING 3 | Open Tournament |
THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98 | Open Tournament |
A participation fee of $1 per title is required to enter the tournament.
FAQ
The SNK World Championship 2026 (SWC 2026) is where players will battle to be crowned the 2026 SNK World Champion!
At the SWC 2026 Finals, Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ) will be held for three titles FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, SAMURAI SHODOWN, while Open Tournaments will be conducted for two titles ART OF FIGHTING 3, and THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98. With a total prize pool of $4,200,000 across both the qualifying tournaments and the Finals, competitors from around the world are invited to join the battle for the world championship title.
Information on how to register for the SNK World Championship 2026 can be found on our start.gg page.
The titles that will be played at SWC 2026 are: FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, SAMURAI SHODOWN, ART OF FIGHTING 3, and THE KING OF FIGHTERS ’98.
Full details about game versions and other information is coming soon.
Through the official Start.gg Page a participation fee of $1 per title is required to enter the tournament.
Players must register on start.gg as well as buy a 3-day pass here.
Yes, you can request a refund at support@dreamhack.com.
Please include your First Name, Last Name, and your username on Start.gg.