Street Fighter League: Capcom Announce Higher Prize Pool & Rule Change

With the Street Fighter League set to kick off later this year, Capcom has announced a couple of key changes to the competition.

The first is a rule change that will take effect from the start of the 2025 season. According to the new rule, the tie-breaker match that follows a draw must now be played by the fourth member of each team, and it will be a best-of-five set.

This is a particularly interesting change, as it levels the playing field and adds to the entertainment value. Previously, the tie-breaker could be played by any player chosen by their team, and the match was a first-to-one format.

Now, teams will need to carefully consider the depth and balance of their rosters, ensuring there is no potential weak link. In the event of a tie-breaker, having a strong fourth player could be crucial. Given that the Street Fighter League World Champions will earn a spot at the next Capcom Cup, it's more important than ever for teams to be as strong and well-rounded as possible.

The second change involves the prize pool, which has been significantly increased. Starting from the 2025 season:

• Both SFL USA and SFL EU will now feature a $100,000 prize pool.

  • 1st place: $60,000

  • 2nd place: $30,000

  • 3rd place: $10,000

• The same prize split applies to European teams, with the payouts made in euros instead of dollars.

Additionally, the prize pool for SFL Japan has been doubled, increasing from 7.5 million yen to 15 million yen.

• 1st place: 9 million yen

• 2nd place: 4 million yen

• 3rd place: 1 million yen

Overall, these changes raise the stakes considerably, and fans can look forward to what promises to be the most competitive Street Fighter League season yet.