From October 16 to 18, 2026, the SNK Champion Series (SCS) 2026 Grand Finals, hosted by SNK Corporation, took place in Chengdu. Player MadkoF claimed the annual championship title for The King of Fighters XV, while Falcons | XiaoHai secured the annual championship for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
On October 17, the BO7 Grand Final for The King of Fighters XV pitted Winners Bracket player Chawan (using Shingo, Ramon, and Ash) against Losers Bracket player MadkoF (using King of Dinosaurs, Najd, and Goenitz). After losing the first game, MadkoF won four consecutive matches to force a RESET. Maintaining his momentum, he ultimately defeated his opponent with a decisive 4-1 scoreline in the reset bracket, becoming the SCS 2026 Annual Champion for The King of Fighters XV. Players Chawan, Pineapple, and Suisui took second, third, and fourth place, respectively.
In the following day's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Grand Final, player XiaoHai delivered an outstanding performance with "Mr. Karate," sweeping his opponent DFM | PWS | GO1 4-0 to successfully defend his title, taking home the annual championship trophy and a prize of 300,000 RMB. Players GO1, fffff, and AG | 8BitDo | Vxbao took second, third, and fourth place, respectively.
Based on the final results, the SWC 2026 direct qualification spots were announced: players Chawan and Suisui qualified directly for The King of Fighters XV, while players fffff and Vxbao qualified for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. They will join other already qualified players in Sweden this November for the SWC 2026 Global Grand Finals, testing their skills on a larger international stage.
The SCS 2026 Grand Finals brought together 24 top fighting game players from China, Japan, and South Korea. Over the three-day event, they delivered numerous intense, high-level matches, creating a tense and electrifying atmosphere.
Beyond the competition, the event featured stage performances such as Sichuan Face-Changing, along with interactive activities including demos of popular SNK games, retro arcade experiences, and photo opportunities with cosplayers.
With this, the SCS 2026 Grand Finals have successfully concluded. We look forward to seeing you next year!
