Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. has announced the 3rd TOKYO METRO CUP OVERWATCH 2, an e-sports tournament featuring the team-based action game " Overwatch 2 ". The qualifying round will be held online on Sunday, December 1, 2024, and the main tournament will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at esports Style UENO in Ueno, Tokyo. The tournament is open to a wide range of players, from beginners to experts, and will be live-streamed on YouTube and public viewing is also planned.
The 3rd TOKYO METRO CUP OVERWATCH 2" will be held!
PR TIMESThe " 3rd TOKYO METRO CUP OVERWATCH 2 " is an e-sports tournament in which 128 teams of 5~7 players per team will participate. The preliminary round will be held online on December 1, 2024 (Sunday), and the winning team from each block will advance to the main tournament. The main tournament will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at "esports Style UENO " in Ueno, Tokyo, and up to 60 spectators will be able to watch the tournament through public viewing. The tournament will be broadcast in real-time on the "Tokyo Metro e-Entertainment Channel" and will include live commentary by famous game distributors.
Those who wish to participate can enter the tournament for free, and the top finishers will receive luxurious prizes. Entries will be accepted from October 16 (Wed.) to November 17 (Sun.), 2024, and the management will support team organization via Discord.
| TOKYO METRO CUP OVERWATCH 2 Tournament Outline | |
| Name of the tournament | The 3rd TOKYO METRO CUP OVERWATCH 2 TOKYO METRO CUP OVERWATCH 2 Official Website TOKYO METRO CUP OVERWATCH 2 Official X |
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| Game Title | Overwatch 2 |
| Participation Method | Preliminary Rounds: Online *Preliminary rounds will be held in 4 blocks Main Round: Offline (esports Style UENO) *The winning team from each block of qualifiers will participate |
| Date and Time | Preliminary Round: Sunday, December 1, 2024, 12:00~22:00 Main Round: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 14:00~20:00 |
| Performers | Preliminary Round: Mr. Soshiru and Mr. hoshimi Main Round: Mr. ta1yo, Mr. MeLton |
| Number of applicants | 128 teams (maximum 7 people per team) *In case of oversubscription, participants will be selected by lottery. |
| Entry Requirements | Anyone can participate regardless of pro-amateur status ①Entry by teams of 5~7 players ②Entry by teams of 1~3 players (Entry by teams of 4 players is not allowed) *In case of ②, the management will match the teams on the TOKYO METRO CUP OVERWATCH 2 tournament's official Discord. |
| Platform | PS5 / PS4 / XBOX SERIES X|S / XBOX One / Nintendo Switch / STEAM / Battle.net |
| Participation Fee | Free of charge |
| Eligibility | Must be able to play Overwatch 2 online ・Able to use Discord and communicate smoothly in Japanese ・Japanese residents ・Able to compete on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Ueno, Tokyo, the host city of this tournament ・Aged 12 or older as of Sunday, December 1, 2024 Must be 12 years old or older as of December 1, 2024 (Sunday). |
| Entry | Please apply using the entry form. |
| Application Deadline | November 17, 2024 (Sun.) 23:59 The winner will be decided by November 20, 2024 (Wed.) and notified via the official TOKYO METRO CUP OVERWATCH 2 tournament Discord. |
| Prizes | Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. For details, please refer to the official website of the TOKYO METRO CUP OVERWATCH 2 tournament. |
| Official distribution | Preliminary Finals: December 1, 2024 (Sun.) 17:00~22:00 Final Round: December 7, 2024 (Sat.) 14:00~20:00 Streaming on "Tokyo Metro e-Entertainment Channel |
Public Viewing (on-site viewing of the Main Draw)
PR TIMES| Public Viewing (On-site viewing of the main event) | |
| Date and Time | December 7, 2024 (Saturday) Doors open 13:00 Concert starts at 14:00~20:00 |
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| Venue | esports Style UENO 2 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan Ueno HS Building 3F, 2-7-7-7 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan Nearest station: Ueno Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hibiya Line |
| Number of spectators | Max. 60 people |
| Application Requirements | Up to 4 people per group |
| Participation Fee | Free of charge |
| Application | Please apply using the application form. If there are too many applicants, participants will be selected by lottery. Seats will also be available on the day of the event. For the latest information, please check TOKYO METROCUP OVERWATCH 2 Official X or TOKYO METRO CUP OVERWATCH 2 Official Discord. |
| Application Deadline | Sunday, November 17, 2024 (23:59) Winners will be determined by Wednesday, November 20, 2024 and notified via the TOKYO METRO CUP OVERWATCH 2 Tournament Official Discord. |
| Local Performers | Mr. ta1yo, Mr. MeLton |
| Others | Light food and beverages are allowed. Please refrain from bringing alcohol or consuming alcohol before entering the venue. |
What is "Overwatch 2"?
Overwatch公式XOverwatch 2" is a free-to-play team-based action shooter game developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Players choose from more than 30 heroes and team up to fight in a variety of maps and modes. Each hero has unique skills and weapons and is divided into three roles: tank, damage, and support. Cross-play and cross-progression are supported, allowing players to share items and progress between different platforms. New story modes and heroes have also been added to the game, making it an ever-evolving shooter game.
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