Partnership enhances fan experiences, expands access, and enables seamless, global participation—online and on the ground
LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Evolution Championship Series (known as Evo), the world's largest and longest-running fighting game tournaments, announced a multi-year partnership with Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in digital payments, to elevate the experience at its global events through early 2028. Evo and Visa will work together to deepen the connection with the game community and help shape cultural moments, while enabling effortless, cross-border commerce.
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