About Us

Midwest. Worldwide.

COMBO BREAKER is a community rooted events and apparel brand dedicated to competitive fighting games. Since 2015, our internationally attended events have showcased the competition and culture of the Fighting Game Community. Discover the history, camaraderie, rivalry, and unforgettable passion of fighting game fans at CB2026!

CB events are owned and operated by COMBO BREAKER LLC. They are directed by TheHadou and US FGC.

A FESTIVAL OF TOURNAMENTS

For over 10 years, COMBO BREAKER’s flagship event has been a celebration of the fighting game genre. Players and fans from across the world converge in Chicagoland to test their skills, meet new friends, face old rivals, and share their love for one of gaming’s longest lasting competitive genres in person.

COMBO BREAKER returns with CB2026 on May 22-26, 2026!

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Commemorative Art

Each year COMBO BREAKER commissions a commemorative artwork from community artists to celebrate the tournament lineup.

CB2025 by
Ian Zhou

CB2024 by
Yung Khan

CB2023 by
Andrew Cockroach

CB2022 by
Colorreaper

CB2020 by
Absolum

CB2019 by
Irene Koh

CB2018 by
Eric Tran

CB2017 by
Richard Suwono

CB2016 by
Long Vo

Commemorative Art: Look Alive SPECIALS

LOOK ALIVE 3 by
Maddest Mao

LOOK ALIVE 2 by
Nuri Durr


LOOK ALIVE 1

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