The Japan eSports Union (hereinafter JeSU) has been appointed as the official Japan National Team partner for The eSports Foundation (hereinafter EF)'s national team-style global eSports tournament, eSports Nations Cup 2026 (hereinafter ENC 2026).
The tournament is scheduled to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from Monday, November 2, 2026, to Sunday, November 29, 2026.
JeSU Named Japan National Team Partner for ENC 2026 in Riyadh!
JeSU has been appointed as the official Japan partner for the eSports Nations Cup 2026, which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November 2026.
JeSU will primarily lead the formation of the Japan National Team, conducting player selection, managing tournament participation, and preparing the competitive environment.
Kosuke Hiraiwa Appointed as Japan National Team Manager
Kosuke Hiraiwa (@kouhiraiwa777) has been appointed as the Japan National Team Manager.
He will manage the team, coordinate with relevant parties, and ensure alignment with the ENC's governance and competitive standards.
Comment From Japan National Team Manager Kosuke Hiraiwa
"I feel deeply honored to serve as the coordinator for the Japan National Team in this tournament, which is one of the largest national competitions in eSports history.
Through the performance of the players in this tournament, I hope to deliver the excitement of supporting the Japan National Team and the unique fervor of the competitive scene to as many people as possible."
(Translated from our original Japanese article.)
Comment From EF CEO Ralf Reichert
"The eSports Nations Cup introduces an element that has never existed in eSports before—specifically, a global competitive system for national teams on an unprecedented scale.
The response from around the world indicates that the community is ready for the next stage.
Together with our partners, we will build a framework where players can represent their countries and compete on the grandest stage in eSports.
With over 100 countries already participating in this system, the eSports Nations Cup is moving from the conceptual stage into reality.
We will establish national eSports as a sustainable element within the global competitive scene."
(Translated from our original Japanese article.)
Keep an eye on the future performance of the Japan National Team.
Please check the eSports Nations Cup official website for details.
