4th CATV Online Challenge CUP to Feature a Three-Generation Unified Regional Competition: 'Regional Taiko no Tatsujin Summer Festival Cup ~Kids, Adults, Full Combo~'

Community Network Center, Inc. (Headquarters: Higashi-ku, Nagoya; President & CEO: Kazuhiro Yoshida; hereinafter "CNCI") and 15 cable television companies across Japan, including five from the CNCI Group※1, will host the CATV Online Challenge CUP (hereinafter "COCC") titled 'Regional Taiko no Tatsujin Summer Festival Cup ~Kids, Adults, Full Combo~' (hereinafter "this event").

The previous 3rd edition received significant attention, with over 900 participants registering for a Minecraft-based workshop. For the 4th edition, themed "A New Regional Competition That Turns Generational Differences into Strengths," we will utilize 'Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!'—popular among children and adults alike—to host a nationwide event where "three-generation unified representative teams" compete on the same stage. The event will be held at 13 venues operated by 15 cable TV companies nationwide※1.

This event is a locally rooted national tournament, with 15 cable TV companies※1 participating and hosting regional preliminary rounds at 13 locations nationwide. By having local cable TV stations lead the event, we aim to create a community-integrated experience where residents can participate not only as competitors but also as supporters.

The competition will feature three preliminary divisions per local cable TV operator: "Kids Division" (elementary school students), "Senior Division" (60 years and older), and "Open Division" (no age restrictions). The top one participant from each division—three in total—will form a single team, known as a "three-generation unified representative team," to advance to the finals. Representatives from different generations will join forces to compete against other regional teams from across Japan.

A key feature of this event is that it is not merely an individual competition, but one where different generations unite as representatives of the same region. By combining the unique strengths of children, adults, and seniors, and competing with regional pride, we aim to create a new kind of regional competition unlike any before. As a project that fosters intergenerational exchange, it will also contribute to revitalizing local communities.

Additionally, the finals will be live-streamed and broadcast on the community channels of participating cable TV companies※2. By delivering the excitement of the event to those unable to attend in person, we aim to expand regional support networks and generate nationwide enthusiasm.

The CNCI Group promotes the slogan "Fun to Play eSports," aiming not only to share the appeal and potential of esports with diverse age groups across regions but also to realize a symbiotic society and address social challenges through esports.

Moving forward, the CNCI Group will continue to prioritize local engagement and collaboration, leveraging the unique network and digital technologies of cable television to work toward a symbiotic society and the resolution of regional issues.

[Event Overview]

■ Event Name

4th CATV Online Challenge CUP 'Regional Taiko no Tatsujin Summer Festival Cup ~Kids, Adults, Full Combo~'

Official Website: https://www.catvocc.jp/

■ Event Date and Time

August 23, 2026 (Sunday) 14:00 JST ~

※ The above time refers to the final event. Preliminary rounds will have different dates and times depending on the venue.

For details, please visit the official website above.

■ Game Title

Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! (Nintendo Switch™ version)

■ Event Format

Regional representative teams that advance from the preliminaries will compete in a single-elimination tournament.

■ Participation Fee

Free of charge

■ Eligibility

Kids Division: Elementary school students

Senior Division: 60 years and older

Open Division: No age restrictions

■ Entry Period

June 15, 2026 (Monday) 11:00 ~ August 9, 2026 (Sunday) 23:59

Entries must be submitted via the official website.

※ If the number of applicants exceeds capacity, registration may close before the deadline.

■ Organizer

National Cross-Cable TV eSports Exchange Committee※3

■ Additional Details

This event is not an official Bandai Namco Entertainment event.

It will be conducted in accordance with the Taiko no Tatsujin eSports Event Licensing Guidelines.

※1 Participating Companies from the CNCI Group (5 companies)

　　Chita Media's Network Corporation

　　CCNet Corporation

　　Himawari Network Corporation

　　Starcat Corporation

　　Mix Network Corporation

　 Cable TV Companies (10 companies, excluding CNCI Group, listed in no particular order)

　　Echo City-Komagatake Corporation

　　Toyohashi Cable Network Corporation

　　Cable Net Suzuka Corporation

　　C.T.W. Corporation

　　ZTV Corporation

　　Nakaumi Television Broadcasting Corporation

　　Iwami Cable Vision Corporation

　　City Cable Shunan Corporation

　　Seiyo CATV Corporation

　　CTB Media Corporation

※2 Broadcast schedules vary by cable TV company. For details, please refer to the websites of the participating companies.

※3 National Cross-Cable TV eSports Exchange Committee

　　In addition to the cable TV companies listed in ※1, includes the (General Incorporated Association) Japan Cable Television Federation.

Details are subject to change without prior notice due to operational circumstances.

For the latest event information, please visit the official website.