DFM Players to Compete in 'EVO Japan 2026'; First-Ever DFM Team Booth to Be Featured
Professional e-sports team 'DetonatioN FocusMe' (DFM) has announced its participation in 'EVO Japan 2026' with 7 players across 4 titles. The team will also host its first-ever official booth at the venue, offering exclusive merchandise.
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DetonatioN FocusMe (DFM), a professional e-sports team operated by DetonatioN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Nobuyuki Umezaki), a subsidiary of GameWith, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takuya Imaizumi), will compete in 'EVO Japan 2026' and host its first-ever team booth at the event.
## 7 DFM Players to Compete in 4 Divisions
'EVO Japan 2026', held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 1 to May 3, 2026, is the largest fighting game event in Japan. DFM players will participate in four major titles: 'Street Fighter 6', 'Garou: City of the Wolves', '2XKO', and 'Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.'
Notably, 'Street Fighter 6' has recorded over 7,000 entries, the highest in EVO series history. The total prize pool for all 12 titles amounts to 30 million yen.
DFM players and streamers will also appear in various events beyond the main competition. Additional updates will be shared via DFM's official X accounts.
## Participation Details by Title
### Street Fighter 6
Competition Dates: May 1–3
This premier tournament marks the opening of the 'CAPCOM PRO TOUR 2026' and serves as a qualifier for the 'Esports World Cup 2026' (EWC). The runner-up earns an EWC spot, while the winner gains an EWC spot plus qualification for 'CAPCOM CUP 13'. Six DFM players, including the newly joined KEI.B, will compete.
### Garou: City of the Wolves
Competition Dates: May 1–2
As part of the 'SNK World Championship 2026' (SNK WC), this is a legendary tournament and an EWC qualifier. Top 4 finishers earn EWC spots. DFM's GO1, who has already qualified for EWC, aims to stack SNK WC points and bonus prize money.
### 2XKO
Competition Date: May 1
Recognized as one of the five major tournaments in the '2XKO Competitive Series', this marks a significant gathering of top-tier international talent. Ikoan looks to reclaim victory after the 'Frosty Faustings' event.
### Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
Competition Dates: May 1–2
A qualifier for the 'Virtua Fighter Open Championship 2026' (VFOC). Top 2 earn invitations to the 'Virtua Fighter Special Event Invitation'. Itabashi Zangief aims for a comeback to the world stage after a challenging finish in the 2025 Global Finals.
## First-Ever DFM Booth Exhibition
DFM will debut its official booth at the venue. In addition to four new merchandise items, the 'IKENKUMA Plushie', which sold out instantly at the SF League Grand Finals, will be restocked.
Location: Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 1-3
Booth Number: 36
Map: https://www.evojapan.gg/news/26009
## Request to Visitors
To ensure smooth tournament operation and maintain the condition of the athletes, please follow guidelines within the venue and surrounding facilities.
## 7 DFM Players to Compete in 4 Divisions
'EVO Japan 2026', held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 1 to May 3, 2026, is the largest fighting game event in Japan. DFM players will participate in four major titles: 'Street Fighter 6', 'Garou: City of the Wolves', '2XKO', and 'Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.'
Notably, 'Street Fighter 6' has recorded over 7,000 entries, the highest in EVO series history. The total prize pool for all 12 titles amounts to 30 million yen.
DFM players and streamers will also appear in various events beyond the main competition. Additional updates will be shared via DFM's official X accounts.
## Participation Details by Title
### Street Fighter 6
Competition Dates: May 1–3
This premier tournament marks the opening of the 'CAPCOM PRO TOUR 2026' and serves as a qualifier for the 'Esports World Cup 2026' (EWC). The runner-up earns an EWC spot, while the winner gains an EWC spot plus qualification for 'CAPCOM CUP 13'. Six DFM players, including the newly joined KEI.B, will compete.
### Garou: City of the Wolves
Competition Dates: May 1–2
As part of the 'SNK World Championship 2026' (SNK WC), this is a legendary tournament and an EWC qualifier. Top 4 finishers earn EWC spots. DFM's GO1, who has already qualified for EWC, aims to stack SNK WC points and bonus prize money.
### 2XKO
Competition Date: May 1
Recognized as one of the five major tournaments in the '2XKO Competitive Series', this marks a significant gathering of top-tier international talent. Ikoan looks to reclaim victory after the 'Frosty Faustings' event.
### Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage
Competition Dates: May 1–2
A qualifier for the 'Virtua Fighter Open Championship 2026' (VFOC). Top 2 earn invitations to the 'Virtua Fighter Special Event Invitation'. Itabashi Zangief aims for a comeback to the world stage after a challenging finish in the 2025 Global Finals.
## First-Ever DFM Booth Exhibition
DFM will debut its official booth at the venue. In addition to four new merchandise items, the 'IKENKUMA Plushie', which sold out instantly at the SF League Grand Finals, will be restocked.
Location: Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 1-3
Booth Number: 36
Map: https://www.evojapan.gg/news/26009
## Request to Visitors
To ensure smooth tournament operation and maintain the condition of the athletes, please follow guidelines within the venue and surrounding facilities.