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Registration for AFTER 6 LEAGUE™ Season 7

The AFTER 6 LEAGUE™ is calling for participants for its seventh season, beginning August 27, 2026. This unique eSports league, designed specifically for working professionals, aims to promote inter-company interactions through competitive gaming. The initiative, led by TOPPAN Holdings and various renowned companies, has seen remarkable growth since its inception in July 2020, culminating in participation from 637 corporations and over 4,200 players over six seasons.

As demand for corporate eSports programs grows, AFTER 6 LEAGUE™ Season 7 promises exciting online competitions and offline events to foster both competition and camaraderie among employees. The online tournaments will take place from October 2026 to March 2027, featuring popular games such as Apex Legends™, Pokémon UNITE, GeoGuessr, and several more.

In addition to the online tournaments set to span weekdays and weekends, the league will also host substantial offline events. This year, they will set up a dedicated AFTER 6 LEAGUE™ Bar, promoting social interactions among participants, along with exciting tournaments in various games during weekends.

Event Structure

The league will facilitate several online competitions:

• - Apex Legends™: Scheduled for November 6, 20, and December 4, 2026, with up to 40 participating companies.
• - Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond will be held on weekends in January and February 2027, open to 32 players.
• - GeoGuessr: An event scheduled for November 26, 2026, with a limit of 20 corporate entries.
• - EA SPORTS FC™ 27: This tournament will take place during November to December 2026, allowing 8 companies to join.
• - Pokémon UNITE: The events are slated for February 3, 17, and March 3, 2027, with a maximum of 16 corporate participants.

Offline Engagements

To enhance real-world networking, the league will introduce several offline events as follows:

• - The Pokémon UNITE competition in Kyushu aims to stimulate connections between local enterprises and will be held on October 28, November 4, and 21, 2026, with offline finals at esports Challenger’s Park in Fukuoka City, accepting 12 firms.
• - The 雀魂 -じゃんたま- (Jan-Tama) gaming events will span several days in February 2027 with similar offline finals.
• - Additional events like the 雀魂 -じゃんたま- networking at the Keio eSports Festival and other community-building events are scheduled throughout.

Testimonials and Impact

Feedback from the league's previous seasons indicates positive outcomes. An impressive 85% of participants acknowledged enhanced communication within their companies attributed to the eSports activities, while 58% noted increased external networking opportunities. The AFTER 6 LEAGUE™ has been instrumental in facilitating business dialogues, with many companies reporting fruitful meetings resulting from league participation.

Future Aspirations

The AFTER 6 LEAGUE™ aims to not only expand its foothold in professional eSports but also to nurture corporate culture through gaming, creating a landscape where eSports becomes an essential part of the corporate sports scene.

For more details and registration information, please visit the official AFTER 6 LEAGUE™ website. Don’t miss your chance to join this thriving community of professional gamers!