Capcom has released a declaration pertaining to its recent modification to a fee-based viewing structure for its Street Fighter 6 competitive gaming landscape.
The adjustment was originally communicated on September 28th with regard to Capcom Cup 12 and Street Fighter League: World Championship 2025, two of its most prominent head-to-head events.
The switch to fee-based viewing places the two ultimate rounds behind a digital payment request, which was accessible to view at no cost in prior years, a transformation that has set off pushback from Fighting Game Community followers.
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In its proclamation, Capcom expressed that the determination was reached to cultivate the tournaments into ‘globally competitive events’ and to lend support to squads, partners, and ‘linked commercial spheres’.
Capcom communicated: “The choice to present Fee-Based Viewing live broadcasts for Capcom Cup 12 and Street Fighter League: World Championship 2025 comes from our dedication to advancing our competitive gaming enterprise in a sustainable fashion across the intermediate to extended duration.”
The gaming firm also included that it will strive to furnish ‘more explicit updates’ for competitive gaming affairs down the line via its social media avenues, official website, and from public relations representatives.
The declaration has encountered online critique by both enthusiasts and competitors within the competitive gaming environment.
In answering Capcom’s announcement, European participant Nathan ‘Mister Crimson‘ Massol expressed: “The majority of our commercial structure teams depend on exposure. By securing the ultimate rounds behind a fee-based viewing broadcast, you’re realistically acting against your participants, the same participants who allocate countless hours rendering Street Fighter more renowned.”
The pricing particulars for the fee-based viewing passes were originally scheduled to be revealed in late October; however, it has currently been deferred until ‘preparations are finalized.’ Sales for the Street Fighter League: Pro Japan Playoffs and Grand Finals passes will commence on November 12th, 2025.
Complimentary showings of the ultimate rounds will be launched on March 21st with respect to Capcom Cup 12, and March 22nd, for the World Championship, a week after the events wrap up.
Capcom Cup 12 and Street Fighter League
Capcom Cup 12 signifies the high point of the 2025 Capcom Pro Tour, functioning from March 11th to 14th, 2026. The leading 48 qualified participants will go head-to-head across three stages to be acknowledged as the Pro Tour victor, laying claim to the most substantial part of its $1.28m (~£960,000) prize allocation.
The Street Fighter League: World Championship 2025 acts as the crowning affair of the event’s eighth season. The foremost participants from Japan, the US and Europe will contend for a segment of its amplified prize allocation of $200,000 (~£150,000).
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