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Jazzy Circuit Season 7 is the current 2026 tournament series for Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. It is a grassroots competitive league that brings together arcade culture enthusiasts across the United States. 

The 2026 season culminates in the Jazzy Finale Weekend, scheduled for July 17–19, 2026, at the Akihabara Arcade in Westminster, Colorado. 

📅 2026 Key Dates & Phases

The circuit is divided into the Open Season and the Finale Weekend: 

• Open Season: January 1 – May 31, 2026.

• Ranking Events: Independent tournaments held nationwide where players earn points for the seasonal leaderboard.

• Finale Weekend:

  • July 17: 5v5 Team Tournament.

  • July 18: Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ).

  • July 19: 16-Player Season Finale. 

🕹️ Upcoming Ranking Events 

Players can compete at various venues to earn points or direct qualification: 

Date Event NameLocationTypeApril 11Electric Starship Ranking EventHaltom City, TXRankingApril 18Ground Kontrol Jazzy EventPortland, ORRankingApril 25Logan Arcade Auto-QualifierChicago, ILAuto-QualifierMay 22-24Combo Breaker 2026Schaumburg, ILMajor (MSF-Tier)

🏆 Qualification Paths

There are 16 total spots available for the Season 7 Finale: 

• 5 Auto-Qualifiers: Winners of specific high-stakes regional events.

• 5 Ranking Points Leaders: Top performers on the nationwide leaderboard.

• 2 Online Points Leaders: Top performers from the Jazzy Online series.

• 4 LCQ Survivors: The top 4 players from the Saturday open tournament at the Finale Weekend. 

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🛠️ Format & Rules

To maintain the "arcade feel," the circuit emphasizes original hardware and standard tournament settings:

• Hardware: Japanese "candy" cabinets or original CPS3 arcade hardware preferred.

• Settings: 2 out of 3 games for most sets; "Judgment" is in effect for ties.

• Open Entry: Most ranking events are open to all skill levels.