The Tekken 8 Nations Cup will bring top pros from around the world to Abu Dhabi from April 18th to 20th during Middle East Film & Comic Con 2025.

The FGC tourney will be held on the main stage of the Gaming District area of the MEFCC. Top competitors, including Arslan Ash and Bae ‘Knee’ Jae-Min, will take to the stage.

Marcos Muller-Habig, Director of Abu Dhabi Gaming, said in a press release: “Bringing the biggest esports names from across the globe to compete alongside regional stars is exactly what Abu Dhabi Gaming is about.

“Events like the Tekken Nations Cup reflect the calibre of tournament we’re building here, not just a competition, but a global platform for community, creativity, and growth. This is a milestone moment for the ecosystem we’re shaping in Abu Dhabi, and we can’t wait to welcome fans to be part of it.”

The Tekken 8 Nations Cup will not be the usual 1v1 format players are used to watching in esports competitions. Instead, the tournament features a 3v3 team format, with each nation’s best players forming formidable teams to fight for pride and prestige.

Teams will face each other in a round-robin phase, with the top two teams advancing to a Grand Final showdown.

Abu Dhabi Gaming is most definitely encouraging fans to attend the MEFCC to not only watch the show match but take part in fan activations throughout the weekend. There will be Marvel Rivals fan tournaments, retro arcades and more that bolster the fighting game community spirit.

The Tekken 8 Nations Cup will be cast by content creators from the Tekken 8 community, including Steven ‘Tasty Steve’ Scott and Hassan ‘Spag’ Farooq.

The Tekken 8 Nations Cup will likely be shared after the event wraps up on the MEFCC’s YouTube channel.