As part of the eSports Wakayama Promotion Project, Wakayama Prefecture has announced that it will host the "Wakayama Prefectural High School eSports Championship 2026".
The featured title for the competition is League of Legends.
"Wakayama Prefectural High School eSports Championship 2026" to Be Held!
Wakayama Prefecture is moving forward with the eSports Wakayama Promotion Project, an initiative aimed at establishing a new local culture and revitalizing the region. By expanding the eSports population—which enjoys strong support from the younger generation—the project provides a platform for community interaction.
Previously, the Wakayama Prefectural High School eSports Championship 2025 took place on Saturday, January 25, and Sunday, February 2, 2025.
Following that success, it has been decided that the second tournament, the "Wakayama Prefectural High School eSports Championship 2026", will be held!
Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd. and e-stadium Co., Ltd. are handling the planning and production. Group matches will be held online on Saturday, January 31, 2026, while the final tournament will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at e-stadium Satellite Studio Wakayama.
League of Legends returns as the competition title this year.
The tournament will accommodate a maximum of 16 teams with up to 96 total participants (five players plus one reserve per team). It is a requirement that all team members be enrolled in a high school within Wakayama Prefecture.
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Last year’s championship was a major success, featuring live broadcasts by eyes (@eyes1015) and Lillebelt (@Lillebelt_lol), both of whom provide professional play-by-play commentary.
High school students in Wakayama Prefecture are encouraged to gather their friends and aim to become the top team in the prefecture!
The tournament overview and application forms are available on the Wakayama Prefecture Official Website.
| Tournament Overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | "Wakayama Prefectural High School eSports Championship 2026" |
| Date and Time | Online Qualifiers: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Offline Main Tournament: Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10:45 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Offline Venue | e-stadium Satellite Studio Wakayama (Located inside Work & Study IDEA, 1F Yutaka Transportation Co., Ltd. Headquarters, 2287 Nakanoshima, Wakayama City) |
| Eligibility | 1. Participants must attend a high school within Wakayama Prefecture (including private high schools and special needs schools), and all team members must be enrolled in the same school. 2. Teams must be able to participate as representatives of their school. 3. An advisor or representative teacher must accompany the team. |
| Number of Participants | 16 teams, maximum 96 people (1 team: 5 players + 1 reserve; up to 3 teams per school) |
| Participation Fee | Free |
| Game Title | League of Legends |
| Application Deadline | Friday, January 16, 2026 |
| Application Method | Google Form |
| Organizer | Wakayama Prefecture |
| Planning and Production | Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd., e-stadium Co., Ltd. |
| Cooperation | Cyberlinks Co., Ltd. |