Get ready for an epic showdown at the Tekken World Tour 2025 Finals, where the world’s best fighters will clash in Malmö, Sweden, this weekend! But here’s where it gets intense: with legends like GG|Mulgold, TM|Arslan Ash, and DRX|Knee in the mix, the competition is fiercer than ever. And this is the part most people miss—the intricate structure of the tournament that could make or break a player’s journey to the top.
The Finals feature a star-studded lineup, including global leaderboard qualifiers like Falcons|Atif, VIT|JeonDDing, and T1|Edge, alongside regional powerhouses such as Yamasa|Nobi, Falcons|Usama Abbasi, and CRaZY|Hexmark. Here’s the twist: the top four global players—GG|Mulgold, TM|Arslan Ash, Falcons|Atif, and Falcons|Farzeen—bypass the initial group stage entirely, securing their spots in the twenty-person final stage. But for the rest, it’s a grueling battle through multiple rounds.
Regional qualifiers are divided into three groups of five, competing in a round-robin format where only the top two from each group advance. Meanwhile, the remaining sixteen global players are split into four groups of four, with the top two from each moving forward. Controversial question: Is this system fair, or does it favor global players too heavily? Let’s discuss in the comments!
Here’s where it gets even more strategic: the third-place finishers from the global groups form a new group, with only the highest placer advancing. Once nineteen finalists are set, an open Last Chance Qualifier gives eliminated players one final shot at glory. On the last day, the top two from each of the four groups of five enter a double-elimination top 8 bracket to crown the champion.
Streaming live on Tekken’s Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/tekken), this event promises non-stop action. Don’t forget to adjust your schedule: subtract 9 hours for PST, 6 hours for EST, 1 hour for UTC/UK, and add 7 hours for JST. Who do you think will take the title? Share your predictions below—let’s spark some friendly debate!
