It has been announced that the esports tournament “THROW THE SPARK 2026 Sakura City Tournament” will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Shizu Community Center in Sakura City.
Participation is free, and in addition to the full-scale competitive tournament, the event will feature hands-on activities for everyone from children to families, as well as food and beverage stalls and local product booths.
The "THROW THE SPARK 2026 Sakura City Tournament" esports event will be held in Sakura City on July 19!
PR TIMESThe esports tournament “THROW THE SPARK 2026 Sakura City Tournament” is set to take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026,at the Shizu Community Center in Sakura City!
Admission is free, and in addition to a full-scale competitive tournament, the event will feature hands-on activities for everyone from children to families, as well as food and beverage stalls and local product booths.
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THROW THE SPARK is an esports project that launched in September 2025 in Okayama City as a full-scale league competition. It is organized by the professional esports team “SETOUCHI SPARKS,” based in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture.
For this event, the project is collaborating with esports teams and communities within Chiba Prefecture, making this the largest-scale event of its kind ever held in the prefecture.
Through esports, this event aims to create a “vibrant gathering place” where anyone—regardless of age, gender, physical ability, or place of residence—can participate and excel, and where people of diverse generations can come together and interact.
Furthermore, as part of city promotion, the event will utilize local resources to showcase the city’s appeal.
A variety of events will be held!
On the day of the tournament, the following competitions are scheduled to take place.
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Please note that registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis on-site the day of the event.
Additionally, participant recruitment for each title’s competition is currently underway on the official “THROW THE SPARK 2026” website.
In addition, food and beverage booths, as well as booths selling local specialties and other regional products, will be set up around the venue.
Be sure to stop by the venue!
For more details, please check the official “THROW THE SPARK 2026” website or the event’s official X account ( @SETOUCHI_SPARKS ).
| Event Overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | THROW THE SPARK 2026 Sakura City Tournament (eCONNECT JAPAN!!) |
| Date and Time | Sunday, July 19, 2026; Start: 10:00 AM / End: 4:00 PM (tentative) |
| Venue | Sakura City Shizu Community Center (794-1 Ino, Sakura City) |
| Participation Fee | Free |
| Organizer | Aiz Law Office |
| Co-hosted by | Sakura City |
| Supported by | Sakura Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sakura Chamber of Commerce and Industry Junior Chamber |
| Organized by | Fujiwara, Eyes Law Office |
| Production | Big Man Project Co., Ltd. |
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