Blink Respawn 2025

Written By Blink Esports

Global Esports in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo turned into a two-hall arena for three days of non-stop competition at Sambil, with 1,481 competitive participants from 26+ countries chasing trophies, glory, and spots on the world stage. From Street Fighter 6 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to Valorant, League of Legends, and more, Blink Respawn 2025 felt equal parts festival and finals.

Presented by: Banco Popular

Official Sponsors: Sambil, NPC Latino, Arajet, Taqueritos, MICM, Gnial, Spartech, Pepsi, Otto, Red Bull, Taco Bell, Claro, FACCI, Horatio.

Latin America’s Gateway to the Capcom Cup

Respawn 2025 hosted Street Fighter 6 as an official Capcom Pro Tour Premier—the only Premier stop in Latin America this season—granting the champion an automatic berth to Capcom Cup, with Esports World Cup (EWC) implications in play. That status drew top-tier international talent and put the Dominican Republic in the global spotlight.
Mortal Kombat 1 also counted toward the Pro Kompetition, making every set and point matter on the road to Final Kombat.

How the Action Unfolded

Friday kicked the doors open with stacked pools across both halls and early upsets that set the tone.

Saturday delivered wall-to-wall pop-offs—pixel-health comebacks in SF6 and MK1, a Smash surge that had phones out for every stock, and packed blocks of Tekken, LoL, Free Fire, and more.

Sunday crowned champions on a roaring main stage: chants rolling, trophies lifted, and the kind of last-game magic that keeps people talking all week.

Meet the Winners

  • Street Fighter 6 (Capcom Pro Tour Premier): REJECT | Fuudo — qualified to Capcom Cup

  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: FaZe | Sparg0

  • Mortal Kombat 1 (Pro Kompetition): T7G | Scorpionprocs

  • Tekken 8: Bbaez

  • Rivals of Aether II: Leof

  • Call of Duty: Warzone 2v2 Kill Race: Bot Academy

  • Free Fire: SHINIGAMIS

  • Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves: ONIC | NYChrisG

  • League of Legends 5v5: Samsara

  • Valorant 5v5: Game Over Titans

Want full brackets and placements? Check the tournament pages on start.gg.

Here are some of the faces of the competitors that not only made it to the podium, but gave us some of the hype moments of 2024:

How Blink Makes It Happen

Respawn is more than a weekend; it’s a production blueprint executed at scale.
Multi-zone experience design (Main Stage, FGC, Shooters, Mobile, TCG).
Stage calling and run-of-show mastery to keep the hype seamless.
Top-tier broadcast + social content that travels far beyond the venue.
Talent operations for hosts, casters, and international guests.
Sponsor integrations that feel native—on-stage moments, screen loops, creator collabs, and interactive brand zones.

A view of the public celebrating around the main stage

Community Energy, Global Scale

Creators filming crowd pop-offs, first-time competitors finding their lane, veterans chasing tour points, and fans who never lost their voice. With 1,481 competitors and 26+ countries represented, 2025 proved Santo Domingo isn’t just a stop—it’s a destination.

Work With Blink Esports

If you’re a brand or institution looking to reach the next generation of fans across Latin America—and the world—Blink designs measurable, premium experiences: stage integrations, content packages, multicultural campaigns, and high-impact tournament presence.
Let’s build your moment at Respawn 2026.

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