Brawl Stars World Finals 2026 to be Held in Japan for the First Time!

Supercell (Headquarters: Finland, CEO: Ilkka Paananen), a Finnish developer and operator of mobile games, has announced that the official world championship for its globally popular mobile game "Brawl Stars," the "Brawl Stars World Finals 2026," will be held in Tokyo from Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22, 2026. Top Brawl Stars esports teams that have won their respective regional competitions will gather at this tournament to battle for the title of world champion and a total prize pool of $1 million USD. This will be the first time the event, which is the biggest Brawl Stars esports event of the year, is held in Japan. As part of Supercell's global initiative to strengthen Brawl Stars esports, the event will combine powerful live performances with an exhilarating competitive experience. The Brawl Stars Championship is an official esports tournament where teams compete for points through monthly tournaments held in various regions around the world, with the top-performing teams earning the right to compete in the World Finals. The 2026 season will kick off in February and will feature a competitive season lasting about six months, plus three offline events: the Brawl Cup, the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), and the World Finals. A total of 12 teams, comprising those with excellent results throughout the year and those who win the Last Chance Qualifier, will earn a spot in the Brawl Stars World Finals 2026. Ten teams will advance to the main tournament from regional leaderboards, with two more teams securing their tickets to the World Finals through the LCQ scheduled for October. The mid-season major event, the "Brawl Cup," was held in Berlin, Germany from May 15th to 17th, featuring top-level esports teams including Japan's Crazy Raccoon and ZETA DIVISION, who represented the East Asia region. HMBLE from the EMEA region won the tournament, granting the EMEA region an additional slot for the Brawl Stars World Finals 2026. The winning teams from this event will now clash in Japan for the world champion title. Notably, Japan's Crazy Raccoon won the previous Brawl Stars World Finals 2025. Kim Jensen, Brawl Stars Esports Manager, commented: "The decision to choose Japan as the host was a natural one, considering Brawl Stars' significant growth in the region and the incredible passion of the local players and fans. With Crazy Raccoon defending their title on home turf, the excitement for the Tokyo tournament is building even more." Attendees can look forward to the largest Brawl Stars experience ever, featuring top-tier competitive play, fan-focused entertainment, on-site activations, and merchandise sales. Further details will be announced in due course. Supercell is a game company based in Helsinki, Finland, with offices in San Francisco, London, Seoul, and Shanghai. Since its establishment in 2010, it has globally released six titles: Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, and Squad Busters.