With play-ins from every corner of the globe, this legendary event peaked with a staggering 108.4K viewers tuning in for the ultimate clash in New York.

Setting the Street Fighter universe ablaze, AGON by AOC and Red Bull have delivered yet another electrifying iteration of the iconic Street Fighter tournament at its ninth edition. This riveting spectacle saw a wave of gaming enthusiasts from the US, Japan, France, Italy, and Canada, participating in high-stakes battles.

Japan's qualifying round alone attracted over 200 spirited players, all eager for a shot at glory in the Red Bull Kumite New York Play-in. However, only the top 16 globally acclaimed Street Fighter warriors earned the honor of dueling in the iconic Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse in Brooklyn. Following a chain of heart-pounding matches, it was legendary Street Fighter champion MenaRD who bested NuckleDu, utilizing Bianca to relentlessly overpower NuckleDu's Guile in a formidable 5-1 victory to take the throne.

As the official monitor partner, AGON showcased its industry-leading gaming monitors, celebrated for their supreme visual clarity and ultra-fast refresh rates. The integration of this technologically advanced gaming infrastructure served to intensify the competition, emphasizing AGON's dedication to enhancing gaming experiences universally.

Over half a decade has seen the fruitful partnership between AGON and Red Bull co-host various competitions, with AGON sponsoring an impressive 519 Red Bull events across 23 countries in 2022 alone. Furthermore, AGON has forged invaluable alliances with key stakeholders in the esports industry. In 2023, AGON was the exclusive monitor provider for Platform Shoreditch, a popular gaming bar, and extended its partnership with Brazilian esports organization, FURIA.

The unwavering partnership between AGON and Red Bull underscores their shared dedication to fostering professional esports and providing exceptional gaming experiences to players and gaming enthusiasts across the globe.

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