Red Bull Golden Letters Returns to London for TEKKEN 8 Action

The Red Bull Golden Letters tournament is set to take over London’s Red Bull Gaming Sphere for its third year on September 28-29. This grassroots TEKKEN 8 event promises an exhilarating weekend, featuring four emerging pro players alongside 16 elite competitors, all vying for the coveted title of Red Bull Golden Letters champion.

Highlighting this year’s event are notable pro players, including Mohammed “the-SAM-brother” Al Jabri, EVO 2024 runner-up Atif “Atif” Ijaz, Kane “KaneAndTrench” Heartfield, and the inaugural champion Richie “Ayorichie” Olusanya. The competition will adopt a unique format, deviating from traditional TEKKEN styles to create unforgettable matches. Participants will showcase their skills in a first-to-three race, with “PERFECT” and “GREAT” scores granting players automatic wins. This approach encourages bold gameplay for greater rewards.

As Red Bull Golden Letters returns, players will experience a new structure with an expanded global open qualifier system. Four new pro players will join the tournament, facing off against 16 of the world’s best TEKKEN competitors.

Immersive Experience and Schedule

This year introduces a 20-player group stage, where participants will battle for a chance to enter the 12-player elimination bracket on the second day. The Red Bull Gaming Sphere will transform into an immersive golden bank vault, adding to the excitement of the event.

Among the invited legends are Red Bull Player and five-time EVO champion Arslan “Arslan Ash” Siddique and Hoa “Anakin” Luu. Joining them are South Korean stars Lim “Ulsan” Soo-hoon, Kim “JDCR” Hyun-jin, and Jae-hyun “CherryBerryMango” Kim. Also returning to defend his title is Richie “Ayorichie” Olusanya, alongside British pro Hasan “JoKa” Rehman.

The event will be hosted by Jamil “Jammerz” McKenzie, who will lead the live broadcast from the Red Bull Gaming Sphere. He will be joined by commentators Steven “Tasty Steve” Scott, Reepal “RIP” Parbhoo, Ryan “Bubsy” Sinclair, and Kobi “K-Wiss” Scarlett, providing insights and commentary throughout the tournament.

Event Details

Schedule:

• Saturday, September 28: Kicking off at 11:30 AM GMT, the tournament will feature the first of four five-player group stages. The top two from each group will advance to the winners bracket on day two, while third-place players will compete in the losers bracket.
• Sunday, September 29: Starting at 10:30 AM, the finals will unfold in a high-stakes double elimination format. The top eight winners will defend their positions in the winners bracket while four hopefuls in the losers bracket fight for a spot in the Grand Finals.

Open Qualifier Winners:

• Mateo “SourPiggy” Davila – North America Qualifier Winner
• Akhil “Tetsu” Kakar – United Kingdom Qualifier Winner
• Nino “Nino” Schwarz – Europe Qualifier Winner
• “Shounen” – Japan Qualifier Winner

Invited Pro Players:

• Red Bull Player Arslan “Arslan Ash” Siddique
• Red Bull Player Hoa “Anakin” Luu
• Alexandre “AK” Laverez
• Kane “KaneAndTrench” Heartfield
• Hozumi “YUYU” Matoba
• Atif “Atif” Ijaz
• Kim “JDCR” Hyun-jin
• Stephen “Speedkicks” Stafford
• Richie “Ayorichie” Olusanya
• Lim “Ulsan” Soo-hoon
• Hasan “JoKa” Rehman
• Georges “Jodd” Nguende
• Jae-hyun “CherryBerryMango” Kim
• Benjamin “Yagami” Torngdee
• Joseph “Joey Fury” Bennett
• Mohammed “the-SAM-brother” Al Jabri

Broadcast Talent (English Speaking):

• Stage Host & Interviewer: Jamil “Jammerz” McKenzie
• Rotating Commentators: Steven “Tasty Steve” Scott, Reepal “RIP” Parbhoo, Ryan “Bubsy” Sinclair, Kobi “K-Wiss” Scarlett

Where to Watch:

Fans can catch the live stream of Red Bull Golden Letters on Red Bull’s Twitch and YouTube channels, starting at 11:30 AM GMT on September 28 and 10:30 AM GMT on September 29. The event will be broadcast in English, with various costreams available in French, Italian, and Korean.