EVO Awards 2026 Winners Revealed

The second iteration of the event celebrating the fighting game community announced its honorees.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:19pm

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On March 28, the winners for the EVO Awards 2026 were revealed. This is the second iteration of the event, created to celebrate the fighting game community. The award winners and nominees were announced during the event held on both EVO's official YouTube and Twitch channels.

Why it matters

The EVO Awards are a prestigious annual event that recognizes the top talent, content, and moments in the fighting game community. As one of the most popular esports genres, the FGC continues to grow in popularity and influence, making the EVO Awards an important milestone for the scene.

The details

The 20 award categories included Best Artist, Best Character, Best Combo, Best Commentary, Best Content Creator, Best Cosplay, Best Custom Controller, Best Dressed, Best Game Release, Best Meme, Best Online Series, Best Pop Off, Best Product, Comeback of the Year, Commentator of the Year, Match of the Year, Moment of the Year, Player of the Year, and They've Got Next. Some of the notable winners were Mai Shiranui for Best Character, Rooflemonger for Best Content Creator, and Arslan Ash for Player of the Year.

  • The EVO Awards 2026 were held on March 28, 2026.
  • EVO 2026 will take place from June 26 to June 28, 2026 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The players

Hungry Clicker

The winner of the Best Artist award.

Mai Shiranui

The winner of the Best Character award.

Arslan Ash

The winner of the Player of the Year award, presented by Qiddiya.

Blaz

The winner of the They've Got Next award, presented by PlayStation Tournaments.

Tasty Steve

The winner of the Commentator of the Year award.

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What they’re saying

“Rynge on Blaz Entering Grand Finals of CapCom Cup 11”

— Rynge, Commentator

“'This cell might be bleeding, but he remains perfect.'”

— Damascus, Commentator

What’s next

EVO 2026 will be held from the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center from June 26 to June 28, 2026.

The takeaway

The EVO Awards continue to be an important recognition of the top talent, content, and moments in the thriving fighting game community, showcasing the growth and passion of this esports genre.