Odawara eSports 2023 - Spring Battle ", the first e-sports tournament to be hosted by Odawara City in Kanagawa Prefecture, will be held on March 18 (Sat.) and 19 (Sun.), 2023. The event will be held at Odawara Joshi Park's Ninomaru Plaza, and the title of the competition will be " Pokemon Unite ".
Odawara eSports 2023 -Spring Battle-" eSports Tournament
Day 1: "Odawara eSports - Minna de Kassen - Gorgo Gundan vs Red Gundan" (Odawara eSports - Minna de Kassen - Gorgo Gundan vs Red Gundan)
On Saturday, March 18, 2023, the first day of the tournament, Odawara eSports ambassador, comedian TIM, will visit the venue. There will be a public participation program where participants will be divided into Gorgo and Red armies to face off against each other.
Participants will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so even Pokémon Unite beginners can participate! The program will be held in four sessions, and in the final "Battle of the Generals," you can team up with two members of TIM and play against each other! Come join us and play the game with us!
| Event Outline | |
| Name | Odawara eSports ~Minna de Kassen~ Gorgo Gundan VS Red Gundan |
|---|---|
| Date and Time | March 18, 2023 (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. |
| Location | Odawara Joshi Park Ninomaru Plaza |
| Schedule | 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.: Minna-no Kassen 1 1:25 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.: Minna-no Kassen 2 3:25 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.: Minna-no Kassen 3 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Minna-no Kassen Taisho |
| Participant Registration Time | 11:00 a.m. -: Everyone Battle 1 0:00 p.m. -: Everyone Battle 2 2:00 p.m. -: Everyone Battle 3 2:00 p.m. -: Everyone Battle 3 General Battle *Registered at the tournament headquarters on a first-come, first-served basis |
| Performers | Odawara Sports Ambassador: TIM (Gorgo Matsumoto, Red Yoshida) Live commentary: Masao (Cory) Gu Commentary: Refu |
Day 2 "Odawara eSports - Odawara Castle Battle
On the second day of the tournament, March 19, 2023 (Sunday), Odawara City's first full-scale e-sports competition "Odawara eSports - Odawara Castle Battle" will be held.
Participants will be 16 teams of 5 players each, who entered in advance from all over Japan, in an offline tournament format. The first and second rounds of the tournament will be played in BO1 format, and the semi-finals and beyond will be played in BO3 format.
Prizes such as Odawara City's specialties will be given to the winners of the tournament, and there will also be participation prizes! More details will be announced at a later date, so be sure to follow the official Odawara e Sports Twitter (@odawara_esports) and stay tuned!
Online streaming will also be available, so those who live far away or cannot make it to the event due to conflicting schedules can enjoy the event online!
| Event Outline | |
| Name | Odawara eSports - Odawara Castle Battle |
|---|---|
| Date and Time | March 19, 2023 (Sunday) 9:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. |
| Location | Odawara Joshi Park Ninomaru Plaza |
| Schedule | From 9:50 a.m.: 1st round From 0:55 p.m.: 2nd round From 2:30 p.m.: Semifinals From 4:15 p.m.: Finals |
| Entry Period | January 21, 2023 (Sat) - March 5, 2023 (Sun) *Lottery will be held in case of oversubscription. |
| Announcement of winners | Scheduled for March 10, 2023 (Fri.) * Winners will be notified on the official Odawara City website. Winners will be notified by e-mail address at the time of tournament registration. |
| How to apply | From the Odawara City official website or the QR code on the flyer |
Detailed tournament rules and eligibility requirements can be found on the Odawara City official website. If you're thinking of participating, be sure to check them out before you submit your entry!
In addition to the e-sports program, a variety of kitchen cars will be set up in the venue during the two days of the tournament in cooperation with the Odawara Hojo Kitchen Car Association!
In addition, sponsors are planning to set up booths at the Odawara Joshi Park Copper Gate Plaza to further enhance the excitement of the tournament. This will be a fun event for children and adults alike, even those who don't know much about e-sports, so invite your family and friends to the event!
Details about the kitchen cars and sponsor booths will be announced on the official Odawara City website, so please check back often if you are interested.