NURO's Support for the 2026 National Prefectural e-Sports Championship
NURO, the telecommunications service brand from Sony Network Communications, has announced its sponsorship of the
2026 National Prefectural e-Sports Championship Gran Turismo 7 Division. Organized by Groove Sync, this championship brings together representatives from all 47 prefectures, creating one of the largest e-motorsport tournaments in the country.
As a high-speed and low-latency internet service provider, NURO has always focused on enabling seamless online gaming experiences. With precision and speed being crucial in the world of e-motorsports, the company aims to support competitors in their ‘challenge to be the fastest’ through this sponsorship.
Promotional Campaigns
During the tournament, the cars used will feature the
NURO logo as a part of the regulatory branding. To celebrate this sponsorship, NURO is collaborating with Sony Bank to run an exciting
SNS Giveaway Campaign. Players can enter for a chance to win a PlayStation®5 or the Gran Turismo 7 software.
Campaign Details
- - Duration: September 14, 2026 - September 30, 2026, until 23:59
- - Entry Method: Follow both the official X accounts of NURO光 (@NUROhikari_Sony) and Sony Bank (@sonybank_jp), and re-post specific posts to qualify.
- - Prizes: Random winners will receive:
- 1 PlayStation®5 Digital Edition (CFI-2200B01) - Japanese only.
- 4 copies of Gran Turismo 7 for PlayStation®5.
Note: The campaign may change without prior notice; for detailed rules, refer to the official X account of NURO光.
About the Tournament
The
National Prefectural e-Sports Championship 2026 is an exciting competition that involves:
- - Game Title: Gran Turismo 7 for PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4
- - Organizers: Groove Sync and the Japan e-Sports Association.
Tournament Schedule:
- - Prefectural Qualifiers: August 21 - September 6, 2026.
- - Prefectural Finals: September 12 - November 29, 2026.
- - National Finals: December 12 - December 13, 2026.
About NURO
NURO is a comprehensive network service brand that includes NURO 光, mobile, and enterprise services. Conceived under the slogan