TV TOKYO Corporation and DENTSU INC. announced the holding of the nationwide high school-versus-high school eSports tournament Coca-Cola STAGE:0 eSPORTS High-School Championship 2026 (hereinafter STAGE:0 2026).
In this tournament, which marks its 8th year, the Japanese high school champions will be decided across all 8 titles from June to August 2026.
All 8 Titles for the High School Only Tournament Coca-Cola STAGE:0 eSPORTS High-School Championship 2026 Decided!
▶︎今年の競技は8タイトルで開催！
🔥エ ン ト リ ー 受 付 中 🔥
☑️ブロスタ
☑️クラッシュ・ロワイヤル
☑️リーグ・オブ・レジェンド
☑️ヴァロラント
☑️フォートナイト
☑️オーバーウォッチ
☑️ストリートファイター６
🆕ポケモンユナイトエントリー〆切は5/21 17:00まで！#ステージゼロ pic.twitter.com/oEw5XrBErS
— STAGE:0(ステージゼロ) 公式 🎮 (@stage0_jp) April 2, 2026
It was announced that STAGE:0 2026, one of the largest high school-versus-high school eSports tournaments in Japan, will be held from June to August 2026.
In addition to the staples VALORANT and Overwatch, the 5v5 team strategy battle game Pokémon UNITE has been newly adopted as a competitive title.
The entry period is from Thursday, April 2, 2026, until 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2026, and applications can be made from the STAGE:0 2026 official website.
Eligibility
The eligibility requirements are as follows:
- High school students, part-time high school students, technical college students, and correspondence high school students residing in Japan
- Date of birth between April 2, 2008, and April 1, 2011
- Participation by forming a team from the same school
List of Competitive Titles
- Brawl Stars
- Clash Royale
- League of Legends
- VALORANT
- Fortnite
- Overwatch
- Street Fighter 6
- Pokémon UNITE
National Grand Finals to Be Held in Osaka
The National Grand Finals of this tournament are scheduled to be held at COOL JAPAN PARK OSAKA WW Hall in Osaka from Friday, August 14, 2026, to Sunday, August 16, 2026.
At the venue known as a new hub for broadcasting entertainment located within Osaka Castle Park, high school students will deliver serious matches with the title of Japan's best on the line.
Livestream Schedule Is Now Available
The livestreaming of this tournament has been confirmed.
The livestream schedules for all 8 titles are as follows:
Clash Royale Division
- National Tournament: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Brawl Stars Division
- National Semi-Finals: Sunday, July 26, 2026
- National Grand Finals: Saturday, August 15, 2026
League of Legends Division
- National Semi-Finals: Sunday, July 12, 2026
- National Grand Finals: Friday, August 14, 2026
Fortnite Division
- National Tournament: Sunday, August 2, 2026
VALORANT Division
- National Semi-Finals: Saturday, July 11, 2026
- National Grand Finals: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Overwatch Division
- National Semi-Finals: Sunday, July 19, 2026
- National Grand Finals: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Street Fighter 6 Division
- National Semi-Finals: Monday, July 20, 2026 (Holiday)
- National Grand Finals: Friday, August 14, 2026
Pokémon UNITE Division
- National Semi-Finals: Saturday, July 25, 2026
- National Grand Finals: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Across all 8 titles, heated battles by high school students will unfold!
Please check the STAGE:0 2026 official website or official X (@stage0_jp) for tournament details.
Support Comment from Tanaka Takushi of Ungirls
PR TIMESPR TIMESSTAGE:0 is being held in Osaka again this year.
With Pokémon UNITE added to the competitive events this year, it seems the number of participants and participating schools will increase even further!
I want to test my gaming skills to become a pro gamer!
I want to make a big memory with my friends during high school life!
I'm not good at games but I want to participate in the excitement!
Whatever the motivation, please participate with your high school friends!
STAGE:0 has become a tournament that can embrace everyone's passionate feelings!
Leave it to us!
Support Comment from Nibu Akari
PR TIMESPR TIMESFollowing last year, I am truly happy to be appointed as a special supporter for STAGE:0 again this year!
With the titles increasing to 8 this year, I think STAGE:0 is becoming a bigger and bigger presence in the world of eSports!
Keep this time spent with your teammates in your heart, and I hope it becomes the best summer memory for all of you.
I will support you with all my might!
