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Capcom to Review Pricing for Pay-Per-View Street Fighter Finals

The publisher says the paywall remains under review with an explanation plus final prices promised later in October.

Overview

  • Capcom’s Capcom Fighters account said it is reviewing pricing and related details for the PPV broadcasts and will share updates later this month.
  • The company’s Japanese esports account acknowledged heavy fan feedback, said it is considering price adjustments, and pledged to explain the rationale in late October.
  • The Tokyo Game Show announcement set prices at ¥4,000 (about $27) per final or a ¥6,000 (about $40) bundle for Capcom Cup 12 on March 14, 2026 and the Street Fighter League World Championship on March 15, 2026.
  • Fans objected to moving long-free finals off Twitch and YouTube, and Street Fighter 6 director Takayuki Nakayama said the development team was surprised by the PPV decision.
  • Capcom has opened a lottery for in-person tickets at Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan as online streaming plans undergo review.