Announcement of the dispatch of Japanese national team players to the Esports Championships Asia 2026
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- Announcement of the dispatch of Japanese national team players to the Esports Championships Asia 2026
- The Japan Esports Union (JESU) announced the dispatch of a Japanese national team to the Esports Championships Asia 2026 (ECA 2026) in South Korea starting April 24. This tournament serves as a strategic training ground for the official medal events of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 11, 2026
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The Japan Esports Union (JESU) announced the dispatch of a Japanese national team to the Esports Championships Asia 2026 (ECA 2026) in South Korea starting April 24. This tournament serves as a strategic training ground for the official medal events of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
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- Announcement of the dispatch of Japanese national team players to the Esports Championships Asia 2026 (April 11, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- April 11, 2026
The Japan Esports Union (JESU) announced the dispatch of a Japanese national team to the Esports Championships Asia 2026 (ECA 2026) in South Korea starting April 24. This tournament serves as a strategic training ground for the official medal events of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
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- 📰 Published: April 11, 2026 at 00:30
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ECA 2026 is an international tournament aimed at elevating the value of esports in the Asian region. It originated from the 'Esports Championships East Asia' (ECEA), which has been held since 2021. Following the expansion of participating countries and regions from 2025, the tournament name was changed. This year's tournament will be held as a competition among 7 countries, the largest number to date.
Of the four official competitive titles to be held at ECA 2026, three are official medal events at the 20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya). JESU is dispatching recently selected Japanese national team candidates to ECA 2026 with the aim of strengthening the players ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Regarding 'PUBG MOBILE - Asian Games Version', for which candidates are currently being selected, JESU plans to dispatch national team candidates who will be determined in an ongoing tournament.
ECA 2026 Competitive Titles and Scheduled Players (*Bold text indicates official events of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games)
Title | Match Format | Participating Players (Team)
eFootball™ | Team Match (PC + MOBILE) | PC: Tess (DRX), Mobile: lemon-pop
Fighting Game Team Match | |
Street Fighter 6 | |
Tekken 8 | |
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV | |
FAQ
Which organization is responsible for dispatching the Japanese national team to the Esports Championships Asia 2026?
The Japan Esports Union (JESU), chaired by Hideki Hayakawa, is responsible for dispatching the Japanese national team to the Esports Championships Asia 2026.
When and where will the Esports Championships Asia 2026 take place?
The Esports Championships Asia 2026 will take place in South Korea starting Friday, April 24, 2026.
How many countries will participate in the Esports Championships Asia 2026, and why is this significant?
Seven countries will participate in the Esports Championships Asia 2026, which is the largest number of participating nations in the tournament's history to date.
Which competitive titles at ECA 2026 are also official medal events at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games?
Three of the four official competitive titles at ECA 2026—eFootball™, Street Fighter 6, and THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV—are official medal events at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Which players are scheduled to represent Japan in the eFootball™ event at ECA 2026?
Tess from DRX will represent Japan on PC, and lemon-pop will represent Japan on mobile in the eFootball™ event at ECA 2026.