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Although I couldn’t make it to LVL UP EXPO in Las Vegas, I’m excited to catch all the action on Twitch. The event promises top players from the FGC competing across various titles, ensuring a weekend full of thrilling gameplay.
LVL UP EXPO will be held from April 24th to April 26th in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Apart from the tournaments, attendees can enjoy vendors, cosplayers, live entertainment, an anime-themed rave, and a battle bot challenge. Last year, the event attracted over 144,000 FGC fans over the three-day weekend.
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What Tournaments are at LVL UP EXPO 2026
The main attractions at LVL UP EXPO are the console tournaments. Here’s a list of the tournaments that will be featured on the main stage:
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Street Fighter 6
- Tekken 8
- 2XKO
- Guilty Gear -Strive-
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
- Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Additionally, there will be console side tournaments including:
- Hunter x Hunter
- Ultra Street Fighter 4
- Undernight In-Birth II
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Mario Party Superstars
- Rock Paper Scissors
PC tournaments like Counter-Strike 2 and Minecraft, as well as retro tournaments featuring Smash Bros. 64, Halo 2, and Tetris, will also be part of the lineup, catering to a diverse range of gaming interests.
Pro Players Heading to LVL UP EXPO
LVL UP EXPO recently showcased a graphic on X (formerly Twitter) highlighting the pro players who will be competing in Las Vegas. The tournaments are expected to be highly competitive, with key focus on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and 2XKO.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, top players from North America, Europe, and Japan will battle for the $10,000 prize pool. Players like Japan’s Acola and Hurt are anticipated to defend their titles, with R.O.B. player Salvatore “Zomba” DeSena and Mr. Game & Watch player Miya aiming to make their mark in the competition.
In Tekken 8, top player Arslan Ash will be aiming for another championship title before Evo Las Vegas. With his recent move to Japan to focus on competitive gaming, spectators can expect intense gameplay from him.
Notable personalities such as top player Victor “Punk” Woodley in Street Fighter 6 and Dominique “SonicFox” McLean continuing their 2XKO journey after an emotional showmatch in Dragon Ball FighterZ will also be present at LVL UP EXPO, adding more excitement to the event.
LVL UP EXPO 2026 Schedule
While the exact schedule for LVL UP EXPO isn’t readily available online, fans can download the LVL UP EXPO app for more information. The app offers access to various panels and meetups, although specific tournament details may still require some sleuthing.
For those looking to plan their viewing, here are the estimated schedules for some of the key tournaments based on Start.gg’s brackets:
Street Fighter 6
- Pools: April 24th, 12 PM PST
- Top 24: April 25th, 3 PM PST
- Top 8: April 25th, 4 PM PST
Tekken 8
- Pools: April 25th, 12 PM PST
- Top 24: April 26th, 12 PM PST
- Top 8: April 26th, 3 PM PST
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Pools: April 25th, 12 PM PST
- Top 24: April 26th, 11 AM PST
- Top 8: April 26th, 1:30 PM PST
2XKO
- Pools: April 25th, 2 PM PST
- Top 16: April 25th, 6 PM PST
- Top 8: April 26th, 11 AM PST
How to Watch LVL UP EXPO
The tournament streams for LVL UP EXPO will be broadcasted by VGBootCamp. As the tournaments will be running simultaneously, viewers will need to find the specific channels for each title they wish to watch. It’s shaping up to be a week filled with chaos and excitement for all gaming enthusiasts.