Aoyama Gakuin University Crowned Inaugural Champion in First-Ever University Darts Team Tournament
The first-ever inter-university darts team tournament, featuring 37 universities including the University of Tokyo and Waseda/Keio, saw Aoyama Gakuin University emerge as the inaugural champion.
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- 📰 Published: March 31, 2026 at 21:00
DartsLive Co., Ltd., a Sega Sammy Group company (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Azuma Abe), held the "Sports Darts Project Cup 2026 National University Darts Team Tournament" in an inter-university format on Saturday, March 21, 2026, where Aoyama Gakuin University secured the inaugural championship.
The tournament was held with the aim of providing a platform for players from different regions, who rarely have the opportunity to compete against each other, to test their strategic skills and concentration in darts, and to elevate sportsmanship. This marks the first time DartsLive has officially organized an inter-university tournament.
On the day of the event, 37 universities from across Japan, including national universities such as the University of Tokyo and University of Tsukuba, as well as private universities like Waseda University and Keio University, gathered. A total of 39 teams, comprising approximately 200 students, competed in darts, creating an exciting atmosphere unique to a team competition where students fought across faculty and academic year boundaries.
In the final match, Aoyama Gakuin University clashed with Tokyo University of Science. Aoyama Gakuin University demonstrated stable teamwork and concentration, securing the title of the inaugural champion.
Immediately after the victory, team members expressed their joy: "I went into the match intending to win, but I never thought we actually would, so I'm grateful to my teammates," "I was so happy to be able to compete with these four people. It was truly great to be able to give my best," and "We, Aoyama Gakuin, who put in the most effort, won!" Each comment reflected their overflowing happiness.
A report on the day's events is available on the official website. Please take a look.
Match Results
Champion: Aoyama Gakuin University
Runner-up: Tokyo University of Science
3rd Place: Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
3rd Place: Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology
MVP Award: Rihito Oishi, Aoyama Gakuin University
The tournament was held with the aim of providing a platform for players from different regions, who rarely have the opportunity to compete against each other, to test their strategic skills and concentration in darts, and to elevate sportsmanship. This marks the first time DartsLive has officially organized an inter-university tournament.
On the day of the event, 37 universities from across Japan, including national universities such as the University of Tokyo and University of Tsukuba, as well as private universities like Waseda University and Keio University, gathered. A total of 39 teams, comprising approximately 200 students, competed in darts, creating an exciting atmosphere unique to a team competition where students fought across faculty and academic year boundaries.
In the final match, Aoyama Gakuin University clashed with Tokyo University of Science. Aoyama Gakuin University demonstrated stable teamwork and concentration, securing the title of the inaugural champion.
Immediately after the victory, team members expressed their joy: "I went into the match intending to win, but I never thought we actually would, so I'm grateful to my teammates," "I was so happy to be able to compete with these four people. It was truly great to be able to give my best," and "We, Aoyama Gakuin, who put in the most effort, won!" Each comment reflected their overflowing happiness.
A report on the day's events is available on the official website. Please take a look.
Match Results
Champion: Aoyama Gakuin University
Runner-up: Tokyo University of Science
3rd Place: Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
3rd Place: Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology
MVP Award: Rihito Oishi, Aoyama Gakuin University
FAQ
When was this tournament held?
The "Sports Darts Project Cup 2026 National University Darts Team Tournament" was held on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
How many universities participated?
A total of 37 universities, 39 teams, and approximately 200 students from across Japan, including the University of Tokyo, Waseda University, and Keio University, participated.
Which university was the inaugural champion?
Aoyama Gakuin University was crowned the inaugural champion, defeating Tokyo University of Science in the final match.