Many top players are competing in the tournament for qualification spots at the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC 2026). For viewers, it’s a major Street Fighter 6 esports showcase and the first big clash following the Alex update.
It has only been about 10 days since Alex joined the game’s roster, yet there is already a chance he could appear on a big stage. Top competitors rarely take such risks at high-stakes events, but Alex is already a strong presence in ranked matches, so he may also show up in Street Fighter 6 esports matches.
The game itself has changed with the recent update. The meta keeps relatively the same balance, but some of the most popular character picks received substantial adjustments. DreamHack Birmingham should show how the best SF6 players in the world can adapt in such a short period.
How to watch the Street Fighter 6 tournament at DreamHack Birmingham 2026: Stream
As it’s the official event of the Road to EWC series, the EWC’s YouTube channel streams the Street Fighter 6 matches from DreamHack Birmingham 2026. There should also be co-streams from popular personalities in the fighting games community (FGC).
Schedule of DreamHack Birmingham 2026 FGC events: Street Fighter 6 and FATAL FURY
Two fighting games tournaments are part of DreamHack Birmingham 2026: SF6 and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves. Both are the EWC 2026 qualifiers. The schedule is below.
| Date | Start time* | Tournament stage |
|---|---|---|
| March 27 | 1 p.m. GMT / 9 a.m EDT | FATAL FURY groups |
| March 28 | 11 a.m. GMT / 7 a.m EDT | Street Fighter 6 groups |
| March 29 | 12 p.m. GMT / 8 a.m EDT | SF6 / Fatal Fury top 8 |
* Only the top 8 playoff matches are on the official stream.
SF6 results at DreamHack Birmingham 2026
There are many matches of the group stage, but only eight players can join the ultimate clashes in the final brackets.
| Winners semifinals | Winners final | Grand final | Grand final reset |
|---|---|---|---|
| GO1 3:2 kobayan Chun-Li vs Zangief | GO1 0:3 gachikun Chun-Li vs Rashid | gachikun 0:3 Micky Rashid vs Mai | gachikun 3:2 Micky Rashid vs Mai |
| gachikun 3:1 Micky Rashid vs Mai, Cammy |
| Losers round 1 | Losers quarterfinals | Losers semifinal | Losers final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiao Hai 2:3 HotDog29 Mai vs Alex | Micky 3:1 HotDog29 Mai vs Sagat | Micky 3:0 Kobayan Mai vs Zangief | GO1 1:3 Micky Chun-Li vs Cammy |
| DCQ 0:3 Yuto JP vs Mai | Kobayan 3:1 Yuto Zangief vs Mai |
- With his Rashid, gachikun defeated GO1 and Micky in the upper brackets. It took him three matches against Micky and one lost grand final to still recover and win the tournament.
- Micky and gachikun have qualified for the Street Fighter 6 Esports World Cup 2026.
Final placements
The top 2 placements at DreamHack Birmingham 2026 will earn qualification spots for the Street Fighter 6 EWC 2026 event.
| Placement | Player | SF6 character | EWC Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Good 8 Squad | gachikun | Rashid | EWC $15,000 |
| 2nd | Qanba | Micky | Mai, Cammy | EWC $7,500 |
| 3rd | DetonatioN FocusMe | GO1 | Chun-Li | $5,000 |
| 4th | Answer.M.Gaming | Kobayan | Zangief | $3,500 |
| 5th–6th | Yesports | HotDog29 | M. Bison, Alex, Sagat | $2,500 |
| 5th–6th | MURASH GAMING | Yuto | Mai | $2,500 |
| 7th–8th | Falcons | Xiao Hai | Mai, M. Bison | $2,000 |
| 7th–8th | PUNK WORKSHOP | DCQ | JP | $2,000 |
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The best Street Fighter competitors battle for the glory and EWC money
As a Street Fighter 6 EWC 2026 qualifier, the DreamHack Birmingham tournament brings together the best players in the world. Here are some competitors to watch out for:
- Xiao Hai: Out of two tournaments, he is a two-time SF6 at EWC champion.
- Dual Kevin: He was in the top 8 at Capcom Cup 12. Another player with the same achievement, Micky, is also among the DreamHack Birmingham participants.
- GO1: This player is more known for his current FATAL FURY successes, but the DBFZ legend has also earned some amazing SF6 top placements, including a top 8 finish at Evo Las Vegas 2025.
- Punk: He is one of the best Street Fighter players in North America. He is the Evo 2024 champion.
- Bonchan: This player represents Japanese fighting games legends. He joins fights at DreamHack Birmingham alongside other amazingly strong players such as Kawano, gachikun, and Nemo.
The next big Street Fighter 6 esports tournament happens at Evo Japan 2026 from May 1 to May 3. It’s the start of the next official circuit — Capcom Pro Tour 2026.