Announcement of 'DFM VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 2 OFFICIAL PUBLIC VIEWING in Tochigi' – Supporting the World’s Premier Esports Tournament from Tochigi Prefecture!

Announcement of 'DFM VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 2 OFFICIAL PUBLIC VIEWING in Tochigi' – Supporting the World’s Premier Esports Tournament from Tochigi Prefecture!

DetonatioN FocusMe (DFM), a professional esports team operated by DetonatioN Inc. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Nobuyuki Umazaki; hereinafter 'DetonatioN'), a subsidiary of GameWith Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Takuya Imaizumi; hereinafter 'the Company'), will host an official public viewing event in collaboration with the Union Dori Shopping Street Promotion Association in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, for the VALORANT division’s participation in the 'VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific 2026 Stage 2' (hereinafter 'VCT Pacific Stage 2') this summer.

This event marks DFM’s first in Tochigi Prefecture and will be held with sponsorship from Ashikaga Bank and JAPANNEXT, both promoting community-based initiatives, and under the patronage of Tochigi Prefecture.

The event aims to create a real-time viewing opportunity for fans across and beyond the prefecture to support the world’s top-tier esports competition, fostering regional revitalization and further promoting and developing esports within Tochigi Prefecture through a space for fan interaction.

DFM VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 2 OFFICIAL PUBLIC VIEWING in Tochigi

The event will be simultaneously held at five restaurants located along 'Union Dori,' a 400-meter straight shopping street situated approximately 2 kilometers west of JR Utsunomiya Station and directly in front of Tobu Utsunomiya Station in Tochigi Prefecture.

Starting on July 16 (Thursday), all group stage matches featuring DFM in the 'VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 2,' beginning July 17 (Friday), will be viewable in real time at the participating public viewing venues.

Additionally, each event venue will offer a special limited-time set menu exclusively for this event.

Customers who order the special set menu will receive one random original DFM sticker (6 types in total) as a gift.

We encourage you to invite friends and acquaintances to cheer on DFM’s intense matches at the world’s highest-level esports tournament.

Event Overview

Event Name: DFM VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 2 OFFICIAL PUBLIC VIEWING in Tochigi

Event Schedule:

July 17 (Fri) vs Kiwoom DRX

July 24 (Fri) vs Paper Rex

July 30 (Thu) vs VARREL

August 1 (Sat) vs T1

August 7 (Fri) vs Team Secret

All days from 17:00

Participating Venues:

Union Dori Shopping Street, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture (around Jōmachi, Nishi area)

・Izakaya Gōen

・Mottataji

・SAZAN TABLE

・Chinese Restaurant Pixiu (Hikyū)

・Tanya Den

※ Special event banners will be displayed at the entrances of participating venues.

※ Please bring valid ID if you plan to consume alcohol.

Limited Benefits:

Participating venues will offer a special limited-time set menu exclusively for this event.

Customers who order the special set menu will receive one random original DFM sticker (6 types in total) as a gift.

※ Set menu contents vary by venue.

※ Sticker type cannot be selected.

※ Original DFM stickers are limited and will end once supplies run out.

Organizer: Esports Promotion Project Executive Committee

Patronage: Tochigi Prefecture

Sponsors: Ashikaga Bank, JAPANNEXT

Cooperation: Union Dori Shopping Street Promotion Association, Inazuma Co., Ltd.

Support: DetonatioN FocusMe

About VALORANT

VALORANT is a first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by Riot Games. Teams of five players control unique characters called 'Agents,' each with distinct abilities, and compete to complete attack or defense objectives. The game combines the tension of tactical shooters with deep strategic gameplay through diverse agent abilities.

Released in June 2020 as Riot Games’ first FPS title, VALORANT has become a globally recognized esports title, with an official international league established in 2023. It enjoys immense popularity in Japan, drawing large fan bases to professional teams and generating exceptional tournament viewership.

About VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific 2026

The VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific (VCT Pacific) is a regional league for the Asia-Pacific region, launched in 2023. Top teams from Japan and other Asia-Pacific countries compete in 'Kickoff,' 'Stage 1,' and 'Stage 2' for qualification to international tournaments such as 'Masters Santiago,' 'Masters London,' and 'Champions Shanghai.'

About DetonatioN FocusMe

DetonatioN FocusMe (DFM) is one of Japan’s top-tier professional esports teams with extensive international competition experience. With over 50 players, streamers, and staff, DFM’s mission is 'victory on the world stage.' Founded in 2012, DFM is one of Japan’s longest-standing professional esports teams. The team competes internationally from three hubs: Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. At the Esports World Cup 2025, DFM was the only Japanese team to rank 14th in the Club Championship, earning high international recognition.

DetonatioN FocusMe Website: https://team-detonation.net/ DetonatioN FocusMe X: https://x.com/team_detonation DFM eSports X: https://x.com/DFMeSports DFM VALORANT X: https://x.com/DFM_VALORANT DFM Identity V X: https://x.com/DFM_IDV DetonatioN FocusMe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DetonatioNFocusMe DetonatioN FocusMe VALORANT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DFMVALORANT DetonatioN FocusMe Identity V YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DFM-IdentityV

Company Overview: DetonatioN Inc.

Company Name: DetonatioN Inc. Representative: President Nobuyuki Umazaki Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan