Details have been announced regarding the official ambassador and tournament for the " Tokyo eSports Festa 2027," which will be held at the Tokyo International Forum from Friday, January 22, to Sunday, January 24, 2027.
Stanmi Japan has been appointed as the official ambassador.
Additionally, “Street Fighter 6” has been added as a tournament title and will be held in collaboration with the “TOPANGA Charity Cup.”
Sutanmi Japan Appointed as Official Ambassador for Tokyo eSports Festa 2027!
Popular streamer Stanmi Japan ( @sutanmiJPN ) has been appointed as the official ambassador for the “Tokyo eSports Festa 2027.”
Returning to the role for the second consecutive year, Stanmi Japan commented that he is delighted to participate as an ambassador again this year.
He also stated that he hopes to help build excitement so that as many people as possible can enjoy the Tokyo eSports Festa 2027.
"Street Fighter 6" Added to the Tournament Lineup!
It has been decided that “Street Fighter 6” will be added to the Tokyo e-Sports Festa competition lineup, which was originally set to feature five titles!
The event will be held as the “Tokyo e-Sports Festa 2027 TOPANGA Charity Cup” in collaboration with the “TOPANGA Charity Cup,” and all entry fees will be donated in full as relief funds for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake.
Details on Competition Titles, Commentators, and Analysts Announced!
Details, including the schedule for each title—including the existing competitive titles—have also been announced.
In addition, the play-by-play commentators and analysts have been announced.
"eFootball" Series
| Tournament Overview | |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Smartphones |
| Categories | Open (Elementary school students and older) |
| Entry Period | November 16 (Mon) – 29 (Sun), 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 128 participants *If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, a lottery will be held |
| Preliminary Round Date | Sunday, December 13, 2026 *Online |
| Preliminary Round Format | A Swiss-system tournament (up to 5 rounds) will be held with up to 128 participants, and the top 4 will advance to the finals. *All matches will be played in a best-of-1 (BO1) format. |
| Finals Date | January 24, 2027 (Sun) |
| Finals Format | A single-elimination tournament featuring the four finalists. *All matches will be played in a best-of-3 (BO3) format. |
| Commentators and Analysts | Play-by-Play: Taiga Kishi ( @StanSmith_jp ) Commentator: Choburi ( @choburiii ) Cheerleader: Hikac Games ( @hikacgames ) |
Gran Turismo 7
| Tournament Overview | |
|---|---|
| Equipment Used | PlayStation 4 *The finals will be played on PlayStation 5 |
| Categories | Open (Elementary school students and older) |
| Entry Period | November 16, 2026 (Mon) – December 6, 2026 (Sun) at 11:59 PM |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 120 participants *If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, a lottery will be held |
| Preliminary Round Date | Saturday, December 19, 2026 *Online |
| Preliminary Round Format | Participants will be divided into 8 groups of 15. Within each group, grid positions will be determined by a time trial, followed by one race. The top 4 finishers from each group—up to 32 participants—will advance to the second round. In the second round, participants will be divided into 4 groups of 8 participants each. After determining the starting grid order within each group via a time trial, two races will be held. The top 2 participants from each group—for a total of 8 participants—will advance to the finals. |
| Final Tournament Date | Saturday, January 23, 2027 |
| Final Tournament Format | After the 8 finalists determine their grid positions via time trials, the final race will be held. |
| Commentators and Analysts | Play-by-play: Tomoe Yamanaka ( @yamado_racing38 ) Commentator: Masashi Iwanami |
Taiko no Tatsujin: Don-Dafuru Festival
| Tournament Overview | |
|---|---|
| Equipment Used | Nintendo Switch / Taiko and Drumsticks for Nintendo Switch |
| Divisions | General Division (Elementary school students and older) Elementary School Division |
| Entry Period (Last Chance Qualifiers) | November 24, 2026 (Tue) – January 6, 2027 (Wed) at 11:59 PM |
| Maximum Number of Participants | General Division: 54 participants Elementary School Division: 54 participants *Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once capacity is reached. |
| Last Chance Qualifying Round Date | Saturday, January 23, 2027 *Held at the venue |
| Last Chance Qualifier Format | Players will perform each of the two designated pieces twice; the player with the highest combined total of best scores across both pieces will advance to the finals. |
| Finals Date | Saturday, January 23, 2027 |
| Finals Format | Eight contestants from each division (16 in total) who advanced through the regional preliminaries and Last Chance Qualifiers will compete. In the first round, contestants in each division will play two designated songs once each; the top four with the highest combined scores will advance to the semifinals. From the semifinals onward, a single-elimination tournament will be held. In the semifinals, contestants will play two songs of their choice from a selection of required songs. In the finals, contestants will play a total of three songs—two chosen from the required songs not selected in the semifinals, plus one designated song—and compete for the championship based on the combined score of those three songs. |
| Commentators and Analysts | Play-by-play: OooDa ( @OooDa ) Commentator: Goniha ( @goniha528 ) |
| Notes | This tournament serves as the last-chance qualifier and final tournament for the “Taiko no Tatsujin Donkatsu Cup 2026/2027.” *Applies to both the General Division and Elementary School Division |
Puyo Puyo eSports
| Tournament Overview | |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Nintendo Switch |
| Divisions | Open (Elementary school students and older) |
| Entry Period | November 16 (Mon) – 29 (Sun), 2026, at 11:59 PM |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 128 participants *If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, a lottery will be held |
| Preliminary Round Date | Saturday, December 19, 2026 *Online |
| Preliminary Round Format | Participants will be divided into blocks of 4 and compete in a round-robin format. The top performers from each block will advance to the finals, for a total of 4 finalists. |
| Final Round Date | Saturday, January 23, 2027 |
| Finals Format | A single-elimination tournament featuring the four players will be held. The semifinals will be best-of-one (BO1). The finals will be best-of-three (BO3). |
| Commentators and Analysts | Play-by-play: Yu Mizukami ( @Fuuhi78 ) Commentator: Tom ( @tom_nadja ) |
Puzzle & Dragons
| Tournament Overview | |
|---|---|
| Equipment Used | Smartphone |
| Division | Open (Elementary school students and older) |
| Entry Period | Tuesday, November 24, 2026 – Tuesday, December 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 144 participants *If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, a lottery will be held. *If the number of applicants falls short of the capacity, on-site registration will be available on the day of the event. |
| Preliminary Round Date | Saturday, January 23, 2027 *Held at the venue |
| Preliminary Round Format | Held as head-to-head matches in groups of four. In the first round, the 144 participants will be divided into 36 groups of four; the top player from each group will advance to the second round. In the second round, the 36 players will be divided into 9 groups of four; the top player from each group will advance to the finals. |
| Finals Date | Saturday, January 23, 2027 |
| Finals Format | The semifinals will be held as block-based tournaments with 3 players per block; the top player from each block advances to the finals. The finals will consist of a best-of-three series in a designated dungeon, with the championship decided by total score. |
| Commentators and Analysts | Play-by-play: Hayato Yamauchi ( @Junyou_e ) Commentator: Kosuke ( @kosukepad1 ) |
Street Fighter 6
| Tournament Overview | |
|---|---|
| Equipment | PlayStation 5 |
| Division | Team Match (5 players per team) |
| Registration Period | Tuesday, November 24, 2026 – Wednesday, January 13, 2027, at 11:59 PM |
| Maximum Number of Teams | No limit |
| Entry Fee | 10,000 yen per team (2,000 yen per person) *The entire entry fee will be donated as relief funds. |
| Event Dates | January 23 (Sat) and 24 (Sun), 2027 |
| Tournament Format | Teams of 5 players will be divided into blocks. Each match will be a best-of-one (FT1/BO1) knockout match, with a double-elimination tournament format. *Tournament rules are subject to change depending on the number of participants. |
| Commentators & Analysts | Play-by-play: R ( @papatiwawa ) Commentator: Hameko ( @hameko ) |
For details, please check the Tokyo eSports Festa official website or the official X account ( @esportsfesta ).
| Event Overview | |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Tokyo eSports Festa 2027 |
| Dates | [Business Day] Friday, January 22, 2027 [Open Days] Saturday, January 23, 2027 – Sunday, January 24, 2027 |
| Venue | Tokyo International Forum, Halls E and B7 (3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku) Streaming Platforms (YouTube, Twitch, Niconico Live, etc.) |
| Admission | Free / No pre-registration required |
| Organizer | Tokyo e-Sports Festa Executive Committee [Organizers] Tokyo Metropolitan Government / Japan e-Sports Association (General Incorporated Association) / Computer Entertainment Association (General Incorporated Association) / Japan Online Game Association (General Incorporated Association) / Tokyo International Forum Co., Ltd. |