Quick question

I’m planning on going to Evo this year with a few friends and my sister. My main game, Blazblue, was taken out of the main tournaments this year, and I have no interest in entering any of the other games. I just want to spectate, meet up with some old friends, enter a few side tournaments, and play casuals.
So my question is: Do I still l have to pay the $50 to get in if I’m just spectating and playing in side tournaments?

No spectating is free.

Awesome, thanks a bunch!