The Japan e-Sports Association (JESU), a general incorporated association, has announced that it will hold the " Japan e-Sports Awards 2026 " on Saturday, February 13, 2027.
Fan voting for each category is currently underway.
The 4th "Japan eSports Awards" Are Set to Take Place!
The “Japan eSports Awards” is an annual awards ceremony for the domestic eSports community, established in 2023 with the philosophy of “creating a world where achievements in eSports are celebrated throughout Japan.”
For this fourth edition, TV Tokyo will be collaborating, and the event is set to evolve from its previous in-person format into a streamed entertainment event that can be enjoyed by a wider audience.
At this awards ceremony, prizes will be presented not only for competitive achievements but also to individuals, tournaments, and game titles that have contributed to the growth of esports from various perspectives.
Among these, the “Esports Player of the Year (MVP) ” award is the most prestigious honor, selected from players who have demonstrated outstanding performance in their respective game genres.
In 2025, GO1 ( @GO13151 ) of DetonatioN FocusMewas named the winner.
Fan Voting Now Open on the Official LINE Account!
On the Japan Esports Awards official LINE account, you can vote for players and industry professionals in each game genre, which will help determine the winners.
Add the official LINE account as a friend and open the chat screen to see the “Vote” button, which allows you to vote in each category.
Cast your vote for your favorite player!
List of Award Categories
MVP
- Esports Player of the Year Award
Esports Player Categories
- MOBA Player Award
- Shooting Game Player Award
- Fighting Game Player Award
- Mind Game Player Award
- Sports Game Player Award
- e-Motorsports Player Award
- Non-Category Game Player Award
- Under-18 Esports Player Award
Live Entertainment Category
- eSports Caster Award
- eSports Tournament Award
Esports Organizer Category
- Esports Game Award
- Esports Team Award
Special Award
- Esports Lifetime Achievement Award
Please visit the official Japan eSports Awards website for details.
| Event Overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Japan eSports Awards 2026 (JAPAN eSPORTS AWARDS 2026) |
| Date | Saturday, February 13, 2027 |
| Venue | TV Tokyo Tennozu Studio |
| Event Format | Invitation-only awards ceremony with online livestream |
| Organizer | Japan e-Sports Association (JESU), a General Incorporated Association |
| Streaming Platform | To be announced at a later date |