The first batch of detailed information has been announced for ASIA Esports EXPO 2026, which will be held at Aichi Sky Expo in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Information has also been declassified regarding the athletes participating in the 20th Asian Games Esports Event Japan Representative Candidate Final Selection Tournament, which is scheduled to be held on the venue's main stage for a total of 4 categories and 6 titles, as well as the battle areas and merchandise corners available within the venue.
First Batch of Information for ASIA Esports EXPO 2026 Declassified!
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
Details for the first batch of ASIA Esports EXPO 2026, to be held at Aichi Sky Expo in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, 2026, have been announced.
The announcement included the list of scheduled participants for the 20th Asian Games Esports Event Japan Representative Candidate Final Selection Tournament, as well as information on battle events for Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8, and the merchandise corner.
Athletes for the 20th Asian Games Japan Representative Candidate Final Selection Tournament Announced!
【ニュースリリース】
第20回アジア競技大会(2026/愛知・名古屋)
eスポーツ日本代表候補選手選考競技会の出場選手についてhttps://t.co/9Eowf2l9Zo#asiangames #愛知名古屋2026 #aichinagoya2026— 日本eスポーツ協会(JESU) (@JeSUofficial) February 20, 2026
From the 20th Asian Games Esports Japan Representative Candidate Final Selection Tournament to be held at this event, the participants for the Japan representative candidate selection tournaments for Tekken 8, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV, and Puyo Puyo Champions have been decided.
Regarding the participants for Street Fighter 6, eFootball, and Gran Turismo 7, it is reported that selections through tournaments and other means are currently being prepared.
For every title, the tournament will be conducted with 4 athletes, and the winner is scheduled to be recommended as a Final Candidate for the Japan Representative.
The scheduled participants are as follows:
Tekken 8
- Team HiGUCHi Youing: Chikurin (@chikurintut)
- TeamYAMASA: Nobi (@daichinobi)
- Keisuke (@keisuke__0711)
- VARREL: PINYA (@pinya219)
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
The remaining 2 athletes are currently being finalized.
- Team Falcons: Mok (@andytheworld320)
- Score (@score33333)
Puyo Puyo Champions
- Yuki (@kryu_puyo)
- Tokyo Verdy eSports: Tomokun (@tomokunblue)
- delta (@delta_so)
- SBIe-Sports: Piponeer (@piponeer)
Pokémon UNITE
Regarding Pokémon UNITE, the Japan representative candidate team members are scheduled to be announced at ASIA Esports EXPO 2026 on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
TON・GG (@TON0465), who currently belongs to REJECT, has been appointed as the coach for this event, and the selection of the 6 members who will become the final members is underway from the following 10 individuals:
- FENNEL: b1 (@b1nyazz)
- SCARZ: Shiganaki (@yu1re_re)
- FENNEL: Mame (@mamewile22)
- SCARZ: Charu (@5Ukzc)
- FENNEL: ak1 (@sadako4709)
- ZETA DIVISION: Vitoppo (@UNITE_TOPPO)
- REJECT: Häruto (@Haruto_4_4)
- FENNEL: py1 (@u_x_v_)
- FENNEL: Ma・sh1o (@mashimashio3)
- REJECT: piui (@piui037)
Battle Events Held in the EXPO Area!
Street Fighter 6 Battle Event: Shachiken
The highly popular Street Fighter 6 battle event representing Nagoya has arrived for 2026!
The organizer, NTP Esports PLAZA, and Makky (@Esports_MAKKY) from the Nagoya-based professional esports team Nagoya NTPOJA have teamed up to appear.
Admission to the booth is free, and it is fully equipped with intense battles by veteran players, as well as trial play booths that beginners and families can enjoy.
Furthermore, a mini-tournament with luxurious prizes at stake is also scheduled to be held.
Tekken 8 Battle and Social Event: Commu-Tekken ~ASIA Esports EXPO Extra Edition~
- Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (MadCatz Cup from 1:00 PM)
- Free Battles (Always Open): Battle with "fist friends" on up to 15 PC battle stations
- MadCatz Cup (3-on-3): Form a 3-person team with professional athletes and strong players from the Tokai region to compete
For entry and details, check the MadCatz Cup 3-on-3 Entry Page.
- Sunday, March 22, 2026, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (MadCatz Cup from 1:00 PM)
- Free Battles (Always Open): Battle with "fist friends" on up to 15 PC battle stations
- MadCatz Cup (1-on-1): Battle with rivals in a 1-on-1 single-elimination tournament
For entry and details, check the MadCatz Cup 1-on-1 Entry Page.
Some Goods From the Merchandise Corner Released!
Tekken 8
PR TIMES
- Tekken 8 Game Mat: 3,300 yen (including tax)
- Tekken 8 Metal Keychain: 1,320 yen (including tax)
Puyo Puyo 35th Anniversary POP UP STORE Extra Sales
PR TIMES
- Puyo Puyo Triple Acrylic Keychain: 1,320 yen (including tax)
- Puyo Puyo Puku Puku T-shirt: 4,400 yen (including tax)
For details and further updates, please check the ASIA Esports EXPO 2026 official website or the official X (@ASIAesportsEXPO).
