Cast Announced for ASIA esports EXPO 2026 Japan Representative Candidate Final! Pokémon UNITE Battles and eSports Experiences at the Free-Entry EXPO Area

The performers for the ASIA esports EXPO 2026 Japan Representative Candidate Final Selection Tournament, to be held at Aichi Sky Expo on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, 2026, have been announced.
Along with this, Pokémon UNITE Battles and eSports experiences will be held in the free-entry EXPO area, and the intense battles on the main stage are scheduled to be live-streamed on the day of the event.

Cast Announced for the ASIA esports EXPO 2026 Japan Representative Candidate Final Selection Tournament!

情報解禁❗️📢

メインステージで実施する第20回アジア競技大会(2026/愛知・名古屋) eスポーツ競技日本代表候補選手最終選考競技会へ出場する選手、会場内で楽しめる対戦会エリア、物販コーナーについて第一弾情報をリリースしました👏

詳細はコチラ⏬️https://t.co/bWTMZaOAWp#AeE#eスポーツ pic.twitter.com/gszP7fr38w

— ASIA esports EXPO 2026 (@ASIAesportsEXPO) February 20, 2026

The cast has been announced for the ASIA esports EXPO 2026 Japan Representative Candidate Final Selection Tournament, taking place at Aichi Sky Expo on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, 2026!
On the main stage, which is the highlight of this event, the Japan Representative Candidate Final Selection Tournament for the 20th Asian Games will be held, and the winning players will be recommended as Japan’s representatives.

Japan Representative Candidate Final Selection Tournament Cast List

Gran Turismo 7

• MC: Hiroshi Tsujino (@hiroshitsujino)
• Play-by-Play: Kazuki Cho (@cho_fujio4jd)

Puyo Puyo Champions

• MC: Erika Ishitobi (@eririn959)
• Play-by-Play/Commentary: ALF (@ALF_puyo2)

eFootball

• Play-by-Play: Mah Inoue (@inouemah)
• Commentary: Choburi (@choburiii)

Fighting Game Team Battles (Street Fighter 6, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, Tekken 8)

• Host: Ko Oshima (@ko_oshima_)

Street Fighter 6

• Play-by-Play: Aru (@papatiwawa)
• Commentary: Hameko. (@hameko)

THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

• Play-by-Play: Yukinojo (@yukinojoooo)
• Commentary: BON (@bon_kof)

Tekken 8

• Play-by-Play: Genya (@genya1107)
• Commentary: Hameko. (@hameko)

Event Schedule

Saturday, March 21, 2026

• 10:30 AM– Opening (Stage A)
• 11:00 AM– Gran Turismo 7 Final Selection Tournament (Stage A)
• 2:00 PM– Puyo Puyo Champions Final Selection Tournament (Stage B)
• 5:00 PM– eFootball Final Selection Tournament (Stage A)

Sunday, March 22, 2026

• 10:30 AM– Street Fighter 6 Final Selection Tournament Fighting Game Team Battle (Stage A)
• 12:30 PM– THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV Final Selection Tournament Fighting Game Team Battle (Stage A)
• 1:30 PM– Pokémon UNITE Japan Representative Official Selection Announcement (Stage B)
• 2:00 PM– Tekken 8 Final Selection Tournament Fighting Game Team Battle (Stage A)
• 4:30 PM– Fighting Game Team Battle Finals (Stage A)
• 7:30 PM– 20th Asian Games eSports Competition Japan Representative Candidate Announcement (Stage A)

YouTube Live Streaming for Main Stage Decided

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For those who cannot visit the venue on the day, a live stream will be available on the Aichi eSports Union [Official] official YouTube channel!
The live stream links for Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, 2026, are as follows:

• Saturday, March 21, 2026, Stage A
• Saturday, March 21, 2026, Stage B
• Sunday, March 22, 2026, Stage A
• Sunday, March 22, 2026, Stage B

This is a chance to see the intense battles unfolding on the main stage in real-time, so be sure to turn on notifications in advance.

Offline Battles and Trial Experiences at the Free-Entry EXPO Area!

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The Pokémon UNITE Battle Off JiroCup in Nagoya has been confirmed for the free-entry EXPO area!
It is said that Japan’s representatives might even come to the venue on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Details and registration for the Pokémon UNITE Battle Off JiroCup in Nagoya can be found on the Off JiroCup in Nagoya official website.

Additionally, at the eSports experience booth, you can try out titles featured in the Japan Representative Candidate Final Selection Tournament, including trial and experience corners where you can enjoy the true thrill of eSports.
This content is free for everyone from children to adults, so be sure to give it a try!

Merchandise Sales at the ASIA esports EXPO 2026 Venue!

今回のAeEは
グッズショップも充実してるんです✨️

入場無料のEXPOエリアにて
🎮️鉄拳8
🎮️ぷよぷよ
🎮️ストリートファイター6
🎮️KOFXV
のアイテムを販売します👏

東海地区でこれだけ豪華なゲームグッズのショップは超貴重❗️
是非、お立ち寄りください🚝#鉄拳8#ぷよぷよ#SF6#KOFXV pic.twitter.com/RIWak1vE6q

— ASIA esports EXPO 2026 (@ASIAesportsEXPO) March 10, 2026

Merchandise sales will be held within the ASIA esports EXPO 2026 venue!
In addition, sponsoring company booths will be on display.
The titles with merchandise for sale include:

• THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
• Street Fighter 6
• Tekken 8
• Puyo Puyo 35th Anniversary POP UP STORE AeE Satellite Sales, etc.

Front-of-Stage Viewing Tickets Now on General Sale

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ASIA esports EXPO 2026 front-of-stage viewing tickets are on general sale at the CBC Ticket Center official website, Boo-Woo Ticket official website, Lawson Ticket official website, Ticket Pia official website, and eplus official website!
The available seat types and prices for this event are as follows:

• Premium Seat: 5,000 yen (including tax)
• General Reserved Seat: 3,000 yen (including tax)
• General Non-Reserved Seat: 1,000 yen (including tax)

For those who want to watch this historic moment up close, we recommend purchasing your tickets early!
For more details, please check the ASIA esports EXPO 2026 official website or official X (@ASIAesportsEXPO).