Six Stage Event Titles Decided for the Esports Event "JAPAN ESPORTS CONNECT - Connecting the World through the Power of Esports" at EXPO2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo!

"JAPAN ESPORTS CONNECT - Connecting the World through the Power of Esports" will be held at EXPO2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo for two days from Wednesday, July 23 to Thursday, July 24, 2025.
The Japan Esports Union announced the six competitive titles that will be featured in the stage events for "JAPAN ESPORTS CONNECT - Connecting the World through the Power of Esports."
"Street Fighter 6," "Tekken 8," and "THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV" are among the selected titles.

Competitive Titles Decided for "JAPAN ESPORTS CONNECT - Connecting the World through the Power of Esports"!

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The titles for the "JAPAN ESPORTS CONNECT - Connecting the World through the Power of Esports" stage event, to be held at EXPO2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo, have been announced.
Six titles have been selected for the event, and a team battle between professional players and influencers is planned.
We'll have to wait for further announcements regarding the participating players and performers.

Featured Titles

• eFootball
• THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
• Puzzle & Dragons
• Puyo Puyo Champions
• Street Fighter 6
• Tekken 8

Esports is gaining momentum worldwide, and the number of Japanese athletes excelling globally as top players is increasing.
Furthermore, esports has the unique characteristic of allowing anyone to compete, regardless of age, gender, or physical disability.
As esports is expected to be a tool for solving various social issues, such as preventing frailty in the elderly and promoting social participation for people with disabilities, holding an esports tournament at the Expo is highly significant.

In addition to the stage events, "JAPAN ESPORTS CONNECT - Connecting the World through the Power of Esports" is also planning to feature exhibits that explain the history and characteristics of esports, as well as experience corners where visitors can play various esports titles.
Since this event promises to showcase various aspects of esports, those who are interested in trying out esports should definitely visit the Expo.

For more details and future updates, please visit the Japan Esports Union official website.