Capcom announced that Street Fighter 6 won the eSports Game of the year 2024 award, and Street Fighter League won the eSports Competition of the year 2024 award at the Japan Esports Awards 2024 held on January 15, 2025.

Marking the show’s second year, the Japan Esports Awards 2024, hosted by the Japan esports Union and Yokohama City, is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the achievements and contributions of the players, teams, companies, organizations and individuals that support the esports industry. Street Fighter 6 was recognized for its innovative user expansion strategies, including new control modes, as well as its thrilling competitive scene that captivated scores of teams and players. The game has garnered significant attention and interest, leading to cumulative sales of 4.1 million units.

Additionally, the Street Fighter League, Japan’s premier official team league, was awarded Esports Competition of the year 2024 for its stable tournament operations and high-quality broadcasts. Looking ahead, the Street Fighter League: World Championship 2024 world finals event will be held at Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena, on March 9, 2025, bringing together the champion teams from the Japanese, American and European leagues. This event marks the first time in approximately 30 years that a competition featuring the Street Fighter series will be held at this venue. The event will also take place on the final day of Capcom Cup 11, the championship tournament of the Capcom Pro Tour 2024 worldwide tournament series.