2XKO Evo 2026 begins June 26 in Las Vegas, bringing Riot Games’ 2v2 fighting game to one of the biggest fighting game weekends of the year.
The three-day Major runs through June 28 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with more than $135,000 in total prizing listed in Riot’s latest event guide and another $5,000 reserved for the highest-placing duo. Riot has also confirmed Twitch Drops, booth rewards, on-site challenges, co-streams and a full broadcast schedule for fans watching from home.
2XKO Evo 2026 quick facts
| Event | 2XKO Major at Evo 2026 |
| Dates | June 26-28, 2026 |
| Venue | Las Vegas Convention Center, West Exhibition Hall |
| Address | 300 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109 |
| Total prizing | $135K-plus listed by Riot, plus a $5K duo bounty |
| Top 8 | Sunday, June 28, 10:00am-2:00pm PT |
| Viewer rewards | Three Evo 2026 Twitch Drops in the 2XKO category |
Evo 2026 is the third 2XKO Major of the year and a key checkpoint for Riot’s wider competitive calendar. RiftDaily will track the event through its 2XKO hub, broader esports coverage and daily gaming news updates.
2XKO Evo 2026 schedule and stream links
The 2XKO tournament runs from pools on Friday to Top 8 on Sunday. All listed times are Pacific time, and the main path from pools to finals will air across Evo channels, with additional coverage on official 2XKO platforms.
| Event stage | Date | Time (PT) | Official stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pools round 1 | Friday, June 26 | 11:00am-9:00pm | Evo 4 |
| Pools round 2 | Saturday, June 27 | 11:00am-4:00pm | Evo 4 |
| Pools round 3 | Saturday, June 27 | 4:00-6:00pm | Evo 4 |
| Top 24 | Saturday, June 27 | 6:00-9:00pm | Evo 4 and Evo 10 |
| Top 8 | Sunday, June 28 | 10:00am-2:00pm | Evo main stream |
Riot says live broadcasts will also air through the official 2XKO Twitch channel, the 2XKO YouTube channel and the 2XKO TikTok channel. The official 2XKO Evo 2026 event guide has the core venue, stream, booth and reward details in one place.
For anyone tracking several matches at once, Riot’s viewing guide notes that pools can create several simultaneous 2XKO feeds. A multi-stream setup through MultiTwitch may help, although sticking to the main stream is still the simplest way to follow the bracket without missing the tournament’s biggest storylines.
Who to watch at the 2XKO Evo 2026 Major
The open bracket format leaves room for upsets, but Riot’s pre-event coverage highlights a clear group of contenders. ONi bleed and M80 Hikari enter after dominating the previous two Majors, while FLY SonicFox and SR INZEM have already shown how dangerous a coordinated pair can be after winning COMBO BREAKER.
EG Supernoon is another central name after a run of Top 3 finishes, while ZETA 2WINz Haru and Toshi are building momentum after a Red Bull Knockout win. KRX poka carries Japan’s top-contender storyline, Globo remains a high-upside bracket threat, and France is represented by M8 Wawa and Kayne after strong recent results.
| Player or duo | Storyline entering Evo 2026 |
|---|---|
| ONi bleed | Won one of the last two 2XKO Majors and is trying to run it back on the Evo stage. |
| M80 Hikari | Another recent Major winner, making Hikari one of the safest picks to go deep. |
| FLY SonicFox / SR INZEM | COMBO BREAKER winners and one of the clearest examples of high-level duo synergy. |
| EG Supernoon | Consistently finishing near the top, but still chasing the Major win that would define the run. |
| ZETA 2WINz Haru / Toshi | Coming off a Red Bull Knockout win and closing the gap among elite duos. |
| KRX poka | Positioned as Japan’s leading contender after focused preparation. |
| Globo | A bracket spoiler with a history of taking out major names, but still chasing a grand final. |
| M8 Wawa and Kayne | France’s key names, with Wawa strong at Evo Japan and Kayne fresh off a win at The Mixup. |
| TSM Leffen, ONIC NYChrisG and DFM ikoan | Veteran fighting game names who have stayed dangerous against the next wave. |
The official 2XKO viewing guide from Ben “Draggles” Forbes frames those players as the names most likely to shape the weekend, while also warning that Evo’s open bracket can turn a favorite’s path upside down quickly. The 2XKO start.gg bracket is the place to follow projected routes as the field narrows.
Riot’s trailer puts several of the central contenders in focus before the bracket begins, including bleed, SonicFox, INZEM, Hikari and Supernoon.
The trailer doubles as a useful primer for anyone coming into Evo without following every Major, since it sets up the personalities and competitive arcs that could define Sunday’s Top 8.
Twitch Drops and account setup
Riot is offering three Evo 2026 Twitch Drops for 2XKO. To earn them, viewers need to connect a Riot account to Twitch and watch 30 minutes of any stream in the 2XKO category during the eligible dates.
The key detail is timing. Darius’s Life Vest is available throughout the event, Caitlyn’s Sun Hat starts June 27, and Ahri’s Lifeguard Visor is only available June 28. Watching finals on June 28 is the cleanest way to make progress toward collecting the full set.
| Twitch Drop | Availability | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Darius’s Life Vest | June 26-28 PT | Watch 30 minutes in the 2XKO category |
| Caitlyn’s Sun Hat | June 27-28 PT | Watch 30 minutes in the 2XKO category |
| Ahri’s Lifeguard Visor | June 28 PT | Watch 30 minutes in the 2XKO category |
Competitors also need account links in place for rewards. Riot says 2XKO players at Evo must connect a Riot ID to start.gg to receive the Pool Party Senna skin, while anyone who makes it out of pools also earns Pool Party Jinx and Braum skins. Account or login problems should go through Riot Support or the relevant start.gg account help flow.
Broadcast languages, co-streams and home viewing
Beyond the main Evo streams, Riot is supporting on-site 2XKO broadcasters in English, Spanish and French. English coverage includes Dunk, Saki Sakura and Cloud_805, Spanish commentary includes Sh4rin and SAMOEL, and French coverage includes IB and FlashNo.
Home viewers can follow the tournament through the Evo streams and official 2XKO channels. Co-streams will also run throughout the weekend, with creators hosting watch parties in the 2XKO Twitch category.
The best setup depends on how closely you want to follow pools. A single main stream is the easiest way to keep the bracket understandable, while a second screen helps with match updates, social clips and bracket movement.
Friday and early Saturday are the busiest windows, since pools can create overlapping matches across several feeds. Keep breaks built into the day, expect upset alerts to move quickly and watch for the bracket to sharpen once the tournament reaches Top 24.
What competitors get at Evo 2026
2XKO competitors have a separate reward track from viewers. After finishing pools, players can visit the 2XKO booth to collect Senna and Thresh pins made for Evo 2026 competitors. Riot also says every player must complete all scheduled matches to claim eligible prizes.
The most important step is account setup. Competitors need to connect their Riot ID to start.gg to receive the Pool Party Senna skin, and the official start.gg Riot account connection guide explains how to do it. Account, login or reward problems should be handled before the bracket gets busy.
| Competitor reward | How to qualify |
|---|---|
| Senna and Thresh pins | Finish pools, then visit the 2XKO booth at Evo 2026. |
| Pool Party Senna skin | Compete in 2XKO, play all matches and connect Riot ID to start.gg. |
| Pool Party Jinx and Pool Party Braum skins | Make it out of pools and meet the account-linking requirements. |
| Prize eligibility | Play all scheduled matches, since Riot says rewards require completed matches. |
| Delivery timing | Riot says in-game prizing will be added within a week once the event ends. |
The prize-pool language needs one clarification. Riot’s latest Evo 2026 event guide lists more than $135,000 in 2XKO prizing, while its earlier 2XKO Evo 2026 competitor post explained that the Top 24 will split a $75,000 Riot-sponsored prize pool and Top 8 will also earn a share of Evo’s sponsored prize pool, with the final amount tied to registration totals. The $5,000 duo bounty sits on top of that race and goes to the highest-placing duo.
2XKO booth, mission card rewards and on-site challenges
The 2XKO booth will be open all weekend at Evo 2026. Attendees can play sets, pick up free swag and complete a mission card that sends them to the 2XKO booth, the Chipotle Community Lounge and the Riftbound booth.
Basic booth giveaways include a free 2XKO lanyard and a Pool Party Nights postcard print. After completing the mission card, attendees can visit the redemption window for a random prize and a Riftbound promo card for “Jayce, Man of Progress.” Riot says the promo card is limited to one per person and all prizes are while supplies last.
| Booth challenge | What attendees do | Group size |
|---|---|---|
| Dev Challenge | Play 2XKO with a developer and pick up tips from the team. | 1-3 players, 15 minutes |
| Teamfight Challenge | Try Teamfight, the newest Fuse, with both team champions on screen at once. | 1-4 players, three matches |
| Duos Challenge | Solo players get paired with another attendee to test duo synergy. | Solo players only, three matches |
| PVE Challenge | Play The Climb, 2XKO’s PVE mode, against enemies while building around augments. | 1-2 players, run lasts until defeat |
The prize list includes a 2XKO Pool Party beach towel, sticker sheet, cap, Blitzcrank Arm Action Plush, Razer Akali, Jinx, Teemo or Blitzcrank desk mats, a Razer Kitsune Arcade Controller 2XKO edition, a Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Headset for Xbox 2XKO edition and a Riftbound Champion Deck.
Other 2XKO activations at Evo 2026
2XKO will also show up beyond its main booth. The Evo Museum art gallery will feature concept art for one of 2XKO’s newest champions, while the Evo merch store will carry officially licensed 2XKO apparel created with FGC artists REX and Kawaii Satori.
The Chipotle Community Lounge will offer a mission card stamp, Evo-exclusive pins and stickers, and an IRL 2XKO lobby photo opportunity. The Riftbound booth will also provide a mission card stamp and learn-to-play sessions. On Sunday, June 28, the AT&T booth will host Meet & Play sessions where attendees can play 2XKO against creators such as Jwonggg.
Venue details and what to know before going
Evo 2026 runs June 26-28 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Exhibition Hall, located at 300 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109. All visitors need an Evo 2026 pass to attend, so badge, venue and entry details should be checked through the official Evo website before heading to the show floor.
Riot also says it is still working on console issues and thanked the community for reports ahead of Evo. Anyone competing or trying to collect rewards should sort account links before playing, since missing account connections can complicate reward delivery during a busy event weekend.
For official updates beyond Evo weekend, Riot’s 2XKO news feed will continue tracking announcements, patch notes, event guides and competitive posts as the 2026 season continues.
Frequently asked questions about 2XKO Evo 2026
When is 2XKO Evo 2026?
2XKO Evo 2026 runs from Friday, June 26, through Sunday, June 28. Pools begin Friday, Top 24 takes place Saturday evening and Top 8 runs Sunday from 10:00am to 2:00pm PT.
Where is 2XKO Evo 2026 taking place?
The event is at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Exhibition Hall, at 300 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109. All attendees need an Evo 2026 pass.
How much is the 2XKO Evo 2026 prize pool?
Riot’s latest event guide lists more than $135,000 in 2XKO prizing, plus an additional $5,000 for the highest-placing duo. The earlier competitor post says Top 24 splits a $75,000 Riot-sponsored prize pool, with Top 8 also sharing Evo’s sponsored prize pool.
How do 2XKO Twitch Drops work during Evo 2026?
Connect a Riot account to Twitch, then watch 30 minutes of any stream in the 2XKO category during the eligible dates. The three Drops are Darius’s Life Vest, Caitlyn’s Sun Hat and Ahri’s Lifeguard Visor.
Who are the 2XKO players to watch at Evo 2026?
The main names include ONi bleed, M80 Hikari, FLY SonicFox and SR INZEM, EG Supernoon, ZETA 2WINz Haru and Toshi, KRX poka, Globo, M8 Wawa, Kayne, TSM Leffen, ONIC NYChrisG and DFM ikoan.
Can 2XKO Evo 2026 be watched from home?
Yes. Matches will stream on Evo channels, with additional broadcasts through official 2XKO channels and community co-streams in the 2XKO Twitch category.
What rewards do 2XKO competitors get at Evo 2026?
Competitors can collect Senna and Thresh pins after pools. Players who connect Riot ID to start.gg can receive Pool Party Senna, while those who make it out of pools also get Pool Party Jinx and Braum. Riot says in-game prizing should be added within a week after the event ends.
What can attendees do at the 2XKO booth?
Attendees can play sets, complete a mission card, collect free swag, try Teamfight, play The Climb PVE challenge, find a duo partner and redeem prizes while supplies last.
The first Evo test for 2XKO starts now
2XKO Evo 2026 is the game’s biggest competitive test of the season so far. The bracket brings Riot’s solo and duo formats into a high-pressure Evo setting, where established names, rising contenders and coordinated teams all have a chance to define the early 2XKO meta on a major stage.
The weekend also matters beyond the results screen. Riot is using Evo to connect the tournament, broadcast, Twitch Drops, competitor rewards and booth activities into one large community moment, giving fans watching from home and attendees in Las Vegas several ways to follow or participate.
The major checkpoints come fast: pools on Friday, Top 24 on Saturday night and Top 8 on Sunday morning. Between the $135K-plus prizing, the extra duo prize, Twitch Drops and exclusive competitor skins, Evo should offer the clearest snapshot yet of where 2XKO stands as both an esports title and a growing fighting game community.
