Bandai Namco announced today that they are removing a number of World Tour events "until further notice." These include two Soulcalibur World Tour 2020 events and nine different Tekken World Tour 2020 that were scheduled through June.
These changes have been made in response to the "highly dynamic nature surrounding (the) coronavirus (Covid-19)." Bandai Namco says that they will make future announcements about both of these World Tours and other events "as they develop."
TEKKEN World Tour 2020 Schedule Adjustments
| Event Name | Original Event Date | Event Location | Event Type | Event Status |
| TEKKEN Round Pro 9 | April 25 | Bogota, Colombia | Challenger | Removed from tour until further notice |
| Cape Town Showdown | May 2-3 | Cape Town, South Africa | Challenger | Removed from tour until further notice |
| Headstomper | May 8-10 | Malmo, Sweden | Challenger | Removed from tour until further notice |
| UYU Ultimate: Taipei | May 16-17 | Taipei, Taiwan | Challenger | Removed from tour until further notice |
| Combo Breaker | May 22-24 | Shaumburg, USA | Master | Removed from tour until further notice |
| Battle Arena Melbourne | May 29-31 | Melbourne, Australia | Master | Removed from tour until further notice |
| Thaiger Uppercut | June 6-7 | Bangkok, Thailand | Challenger | Removed from tour until further notice |
| Fighting Games Challenge | June 13-14 | Åódź, Poland | Master | Removed from tour until further notice |
| Kiungo Games | June 20-21 | Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire | Challenger | Removed from tour until further notice |
SOULCALIBUR World Tour 2020 Schedule Adjustments
| Event Name | Original Event Date | Event Location | Event Type | Event Status |
| Combo Breaker | May 22-24 | Schaumburg, USA | Edge Master | Removed from tour until further notice |
| Battle Arena Melbourne | May 29-31 | Melbourne, Australia | Critical Edge | Removed from tour until further notice |
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment is committed to delivering the best and safest tournament experiences possible in support of both the fighting games community and the greater esports community. We want to thank our competitors, fans, and event teams around the globe for their patience, understanding, and perseverance as we combine our efforts to fight Covid-19 together.
*Note: The event status details shared above pertain specifically to TEKKEN 7 and SOULCALIBUR VI’s participation within each listed event. Overarching status and or viability for listed events is determined by each individual tour organizer.
*Note: The event status details shared above pertain specifically to TEKKEN 7 and SOULCALIBUR VI’s participation within each listed event. Overarching status and or viability for listed events is determined by each individual tour organizer.
