Supercell's Official Tournament "Brawl Stars Challengers Japan Tournament 2026 (#Burochare)" to Determine Japan's Challenger for the World Championship Kicks Off for the First Time in Japan! Entries Open March 26.

Supercell (Headquarters: Finland, CEO: Ilkka Paananen), a company that develops and operates games for mobile devices, has decided to host "Brawl Stars Challengers Japan Tournament 2026" (abbreviation: Burochare), an official esports tournament for its popular smartphone game "Brawl Stars." We are pleased to announce that entries for the tournament began today, March 26, 2026, via the official Discord.

This tournament is a competitive "Brawl Stars" event for 3-person teams, held as an open tournament accessible to players nationwide in Japan. From April to June 2026, a total of six offline qualifiers will be held across five cities nationwide: Sapporo, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka (Tokyo will host two qualifiers). A total of 16 teams that advance from each area qualifier will compete in the online finals on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Detailed tournament rules and competition formats will be implemented based on the official rulebook.

■Background of the Tournament

"Brawl Stars" is a popular mobile game played worldwide, and the official esports tournament "Brawl Stars Championship," which leads to the world championship, is held throughout the year. In this tournament, top teams from various regions around the world compete through in-game qualifiers like the "Championship Challenge," and online "Monthly Qualifiers" and "Monthly Finals," ultimately forming a competitive scene that leads to the world championship.

In recent years, the competitive scene and community engagement have been growing in Japan, leading to an increased demand for tournaments where players can test their skills and interact. Against this backdrop, "Brawl Stars Challengers" is an open tournament aimed at broadening the base of the competitive scene that connects to the official esports tournament "Brawl Stars Championship." By creating opportunities for more players to participate in the competitive scene, the goal is to discover new talent and further develop the competitive scene and community.

This tournament will be held regionally in 12 locations worldwide, and anyone aged 16 or older, from beginners to advanced players, can participate. It provides a competitive environment where players can compete and interact with each other.

■Tournament Features

● "Skill Level Irrelevant" - A Chance for Anyone to Challenge the World

There are no restrictions based on in-game rank or achievements. Anyone aged 16 or older, from beginners to advanced players, can participate.

● "Offline Qualifiers" in 5 Cities Nationwide, 6 Times in Total, to Experience the Excitement Firsthand

A rare large-scale offline qualifier in Japan's official Brawl Stars competitive scene will be held 6 times across 5 cities nationwide. Players gathered from all over the country will compete face-to-face to determine the team that will stand at the top of Japan and challenge the world.

● A Stage to Shine New Light on Japan's Competitive Scene

This tournament aims to foster interaction among players and further develop Japan's competitive scene. It is a stage where many players, both professional and amateur, gather, providing an opportunity for new talent to shine.

■Tournament Schedule

The team that wins the "Burochare Finals" held on Sunday, July 19, 2026, will earn the right to challenge the "Burochare World Tournament" as Japan's representative, which will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, from September 5-6, 2026.

Subsequently, by winning each stage, teams can advance to the next tournament.

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