Showmax Fan Day 2.0 Tekken 8 boasts up to R15,000 prize pool

Are you a fighting game fan? Do you happen to like the show Youngins on Showmax, and are you hyped to watch Season 3? Well, you don’t even have to be any (or most) of these things. The only real requirement is that you like to play Tekken 8 and want to compete in a free-to-enter local event. Here’s what you need to know about the Showmax Fan Day 2.0 Tekken 8 tournament with a huge prize pool.

Showmax Fan Day 2.0 Tekken 8 details

At the end of the day, it’s quite simple. Head to the Showmax Fan Day 2.0 page over on Mettlestate right now to register. Registration is completely free; you just need to sign up for a free Mettlestate account if you don’t have one already. Registrations close on Sunday, 17 August 2025, so don’t miss out.

The tournament features a single-elimination format, with best-of-three, 1v1 matches.

Mettlestate explains: “Get ready for a celebration of gaming, competition and entertainment like no other. Showmax Fan Day brings together South Africa’s fighting game talent for a thrilling Tekken 8 showdown. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the scene, there is something here for everyone, from fierce matches to exciting prizes and a look at the best shows now streaming on Showmax.”

There’s up to R15,000 on the line. The 1st place gets R5,000, and the 2nd place gets R2,500. These amounts are doubled if the winners are active Showmax subscribers.

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