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Tokyo eSports Festa 2026: A Celebration of Gaming

The Tokyo eSports Festa 2026 is just around the corner, set to be held at the Tokyo Big Sight from January 9 to 11, 2026. This event aims to promote eSports and its related industries through a competitive gaming tournament and various exhibitions. The executive committee is thrilled to announce the schedule and commentators for six eSports competitions, inviting participants to register and join the fun.

Overview of the eSports Competitions

The competitions will feature the following six game titles, with prizes awarded to the champions of each category with the prestigious “Governor of Tokyo Cup.” Here’s a brief look at each game:

1. eFootball™ Series

• - Device: Smartphone
• - Manufacturer: Konami Digital Entertainment
• - Overview: A realistic soccer game allowing players to enjoy action-packed soccer with real clubs and national teams.
• - Division: Open (elementary school students and older)

2. Gran Turismo 7

• - Device: PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4 (Finals conducted on PS5)
• - Manufacturer: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• - Overview: A virtual driving simulator focused on motorsport, offering players a truly immersive racing experience.
• - Division: Open (elementary school students and older)

3. Taiko no Tatsujin: Don-Deng-Dong Festival

• - Device: Nintendo Switch
• - Manufacturer: Bandai Namco Entertainment
• - Overview: A rhythm game where players hit a taiko drum in time with the music, making it accessible for everyone to enjoy.
• - Divisions: General (elementary students and older), Elementary School Division

4. Puzzle & Dragons

• - Device: Smartphone
• - Manufacturer: GungHo Online Entertainment
• - Overview: A puzzle RPG where players align three or more drops of the same color to defeat monsters and clear dungeons.
• - Division: Open (elementary school students and older)

5. Puyo Puyo eSports

• - Device: PlayStation®4
• - Manufacturer: SEGA
• - Overview: An action puzzle game where players connect four or more Puyos of the same color to attack opponents.
• - Division: Open (elementary school students and older)

6. Street Fighter 6

• - Device: PlayStation®5
• - Manufacturer: Capcom
• - Overview: An evolving fighting game that incorporates innovative gameplay features and enriched visuals.
• - Division: Open (elementary school students and older)

Detailed Competition Information

Entrants can register through the official event website at Tokyo eSports Festa. Comprehensive manuals and regulations for each game will also be updated continuously on the website. The preliminaries and finals will be held at the Tokyo Big Sight South Halls 1 & 2, except for online qualifiers.

Competition Schedules

1. eFootball™ Series:
- Registration: December 1, 2025, to December 14, 2025, 23:59
- On-site Preliminary: January 11, 2026
- Finals: January 11, 2026
- Format: Swiss draw with 5 rounds

2. Gran Turismo 7:
- Registration: November 24, 2025, to December 7, 2025, 23:59
- Online Preliminaries: December 13 or 14, 2025
- Finals: January 11, 2026
- Format: 120 entries on a first-come-first-served basis

3. Taiko no Tatsujin:
- Registration: December 1, 2025, to December 14, 2025, 23:59
- Finals: January 10, 2026
- Format: Single-elimination tournament

4. Puzzle & Dragons:
- Registration: November 4, 2025, to November 25, 2025, 11:59
- Online Preliminaries: November 17, 2025, to November 24, 2025
- Finals: January 10, 2026
- Unlimited participants

5. Puyo Puyo:
- Registration: November 17, 2025, to December 14, 2025
- On-site Preliminaries: January 11, 2026
- Format: Single-elimination tournament

6. Street Fighter 6:
- Registration: December 1, 2025, to December 14, 2025, 23:59
- On-site Preliminaries: January 10, 2026
- Format: Single-elimination tournament

Event Showcase

Commentators for the Competitions

eFootball™ Series

• - Commentating: Daikaishi
• - Analysis: Choburi

Gran Turismo 7

• - Commentating: Masato Mizukami
• - Analysis: Masashi Iwanami

Taiko no Tatsujin

• - Commentating: Yasuyuki Hiraiwa
• - Analysis: Gonihah

Puzzle & Dragons

• - Commentating: Hayabusa Yamauchi
• - Analysis: Yuwa

Puyo Puyo

• - Commentating: Masato Mizukami
• - Analysis: Tom

Street Fighter 6

• - Commentating: Earl
• - Analysis: Hameko

The Tokyo eSports Festa is not only an event for competition but also a vibrant celebration of eSports culture. Be sure to mark your calendars for January 9 to 11, 2026, and participate in what promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with talent, excitement, and community spirit!

For more information, visit the official website here.