CEO Fighting Game Championships returns to Orlando August 14-16, 2026, bringing three days of competitive fighting games, tournaments, arcade gaming, cosplay, artists, vendors, and community events to the Rosen Shingle Creek.
Now in its 16th year, CEO has become one of the biggest events on the fighting game calendar, attracting players and fans from around the world. The 2026 event features official tournaments for games including Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear -Strive-, Marvel Tokon, 2XKO, and Avatar Legends.
The event isn’t limited to tournament matches. CEO 2026 will also feature the 24-hour JebaileyWorld Arcade, a TCG and tabletop gaming area, Artist Alley, exhibitors, an Indie Game Showcase, karaoke, cosplay, and other activities throughout the weekend.
Artist Alley will feature more than 50 artists offering fighting game-inspired artwork, stickers, keychains, and other merchandise. The official expo and Artist Alley hours are Friday through Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
The TCG Room will also give attendees a place to check out trading card games and tabletop gaming during the event.
CEO 2026 takes place at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando from August 14-16. Spectators can attend the event without competing in the official tournaments, while competitors need a competitor badge and individual tournament entries.
For fans of fighting games, competitive gaming, and the wider FGC community, CEO 2026 brings plenty of action to Orlando for three days.
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