The Japan eSports Awards 2025, an event that honors the players and teams leading the domestic esports scene in Japan, as well as the companies and organizations that support them, will be held at PACIFICO Yokohama North on Monday, January 12, 2026!
This will be the third time the event is held, and similar to last year's event, it is expected to be even more exciting as it is co-hosted by Yokohama City.
Fan voting begins on Monday, September 1, 2025, making this a large-scale event created with the participation of fans from all over the country.
Fan Voting Starts on September 1! Honoring Achievements Across Diverse Categories
The Japan eSports Awards is an annual festival for the esports world.
It celebrates achievements across a wide range of areas, recognizing not only the players and teams that make the competitive scene vibrant, but also companies, organizations, and even social contribution activities.
eSports Player Categories
- MOBA Player of the year 2025
- Shooting Game Player of the year 2025
- Fighting Game Player of the year 2025
- Mind Game Player of the year 2025
- Sports Game Player of the year 2025
- Non Section Game Player of the year 2025
- Under 18 eSports Player of the year 2025
Live Entertainment Categories
- Streamer of the year
- eSports Caster of the year
- VTuber of the year
eSports Organizer Categories
- eSports Team of the year
- eSports Game of the year
- eSports Competition of the year
Special of the year
- eSports Distinguished Service Awards 2025
The Japan eSports Awards 2024 garnered significant attention, with more than 500,000 viewers watching the live stream.
We still vividly remember that fighting game pro Tokido ( @tokidoki77) was selected as the Annual Best eSports Player of the year 2025 (MVP).
Scenes from the Japan eSports Awards 2024
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Fan voting for this year can be done through the Japan eSports Awards official LINE account. You can easily participate by launching the app on your smartphone or using the QR code on your PC.
This year, in collaboration with Yokohama City, the awards aim to strengthen community ties through promotional activities in the local Minato Mirai area.
An increase in the number of attendees and viewers is also expected, which should make for an exciting day.
The Japan eSports Awards continues to build its legacy.
Which players and teams will take home the glory this year?
Check the Japan eSports Awards official website and the Japan eSports Awards official X account (@esportsawardsJP) and help make the future of the esports scene even more exciting!
| Event Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Japan eSports Awards 2025 |
| Date | Monday, January 12, 2026 |
| Venue | PACIFICO Yokohama North |
| Organizer | Japan eSports Association (General Incorporated Association) |
| Co-organizer | City of Yokohama |
| Fan Voting Start Date | Monday, September 1, 2025, 6:00 PM |
