Evolution Championship Series, or simply EVO, is the largest and longest-running fighting game tournament held in the world. Held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, at Mandalay Bay, EVO brings together the best of the best from around the world, as players and fans gather to determine a champion. A sample of the competing teams from various parts of the globe include Injustice 2, Street Fighter V, Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2, Super Smash Bros. Melee, spanning countries from China, Mexico, Sweden, Japan and the U.S.

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