2xko in evo
Riot Games invested directly $75,000 USD in the 2XKO tournament at Evo 2026, held in Las Vegas. In addition, Evo contributed an extra fund that could raise the total up to $100,000 USD, depending on the number of participants. Part of Riot’s investment came from sales of the cosmetic bundle “Frame Perfect”, which tied community support directly to the competitive scene.
💰 Investment and Prizes
Riot allocated $75,000 USD as the main prize for the 2XKO tournament at Evo Las Vegas.
Evo added an extra fund that could raise the total to $100,000 USD, depending on the number of registered players.
Prizes were distributed among the top 24 competitors, ensuring that even those outside the top 8 received financial support.
🎨 Innovative Funding Model
Part of the money came from sales of the “Frame Perfect” cosmetic bundle, designed specifically to support the competitive scene.
This allowed the player community to directly contribute to the growth of the competitive circuit.
🌍 International Expansion
Riot replicated the same investment at Evo Japan and Evo France 2026, with another $75,000 USD at each event.
In total, Riot committed over $225,000 USD just across the three major tournaments of the year.
🏆 Competitive Circuit
The 2026 calendar included 20 official events, with Evo Las Vegas as one of the most important Majors.
Unlike League of Legends or Valorant, Riot did not create a closed league but instead integrated into the fighting game community by supporting existing tournaments.
👉 In summary:
Riot not only invested money but also innovated in how to finance the competitive scene, blending direct support with community participation. This positions 2XKO as a new benchmark within fighting games.
