As of early 2025, there is no officially sanctioned, publisher-led "Metal Slug Pro Tour" or a centralized esports calendar published by SNK Corporation. Unlike flagship SNK titles such as The King of Fighters XV (which is featured in EVO and the World Championship), the Metal Slug franchise currently operates within a Community-Driven Grassroots Ecosystem .
A mobile version is slated for release on September 30, 2025 , through Crunchyroll. This is expected to spark new mobile-focused tactical tournaments. metal slug esports schedule 2025
If you wish to compete in 2025, begin practicing One-Credit Clears (1CC) on the ACA Neogeo ports and monitor Speedrun.com for the announcement of "Races" at summer marathons. As of early 2025, there is no officially