TV Tokyo and Dentsu announced the 8th annual "Coca-Cola STAGE:0 eSPORTS High-School Championship 2026," a national esports tournament for high school students. "Pokémon UNITE" has been newly added as a competitive title, bringing the total to 8 titles. Entries open on April 2nd, with the national finals scheduled for August.
※ According to the STAGE:0 Executive Committee. Based on a survey of the number of participants (publicly announced) in esports tournaments targeting only high school students (belonging to high schools, colleges of technology, secondary education schools in the latter stage, or high school departments of special needs schools) from 2015-2025 (as of March 1, 2025).
TV Tokyo Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroshi Yoshitsugu) and Dentsu Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Chisato Matsumoto) will host the "Coca-Cola STAGE:0 eSPORTS High-School Championship 2026," a national esports tournament for high school students, marking its 8th year. Entries for participation will begin on April 2nd (Thursday) on the official tournament website (URL: https://stage0.jp/). Block representative qualifiers for 8 national blocks are scheduled from June to July, the national semi-finals in mid-to-late July, and the national Grand Final in August.
### "Pokémon UNITE" Newly Added This Year! 8 Titles Confirmed!
The adopted titles for this tournament include familiar titles from previous years such as "Clash Royale," "League of Legends," "Valorant," "Fortnite," and "Overwatch," in addition to "Brawl Stars" and "Street Fighter 6" which were added last year. This year, the 5-on-5 team strategy battle game "Pokémon UNITE" has also been newly added, bringing the total to 8 titles.
Entries for participating teams will be accepted from April 2nd (Thursday) until 5:00 PM on May 21st (Thursday) on the official tournament website.
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FAQ
When does the entry period for the Coca‑Cola STAGE:0 eSPORTS High‑School Championship 2026 open and close, and what is the exact deadline time?
Entries for the championship begin on Thursday, April 2 2026, and the final submission deadline is Thursday, May 21 2026 at 5:00 PM on the official tournament website.
Which companies are hosting the Coca‑Cola STAGE:0 eSPORTS High‑School Championship 2026 and who are the presidents of those organizations?
The tournament is hosted by TV Tokyo Corporation, headquartered in Minato‑ku, Tokyo, whose president is Hiroshi Yoshitsugu, and by Dentsu Inc., also based in Minato‑ku, Tokyo, whose president is Chisato Matsumoto.
How many esports titles are confirmed for the 2026 championship and which new 5‑on‑5 team strategy battle game was added this year?
A total of eight esports titles are confirmed for the 2026 championship, and the newly added 5‑on‑5 team strategy battle game is Pokémon UNITE.
What are all eight esports titles that will be featured in the Coca‑Cola STAGE:0 eSPORTS High‑School Championship 2026, including those added in previous years?
The eight titles are Clash Royale, League of Legends, Valorant, Fortnite, Overwatch, Brawl Stars, Street Fighter 6, and the newly added Pokémon UNITE.
What is the schedule for the national qualifiers, semi‑finals, and Grand Final of the 2026 Coca‑Cola STAGE:0 eSPORTS High‑School Championship, specifying the months each stage occurs?
Representative qualifiers for the eight national blocks are scheduled from June to July 2026, the national semi‑finals take place in mid‑to‑late July 2026, and the national Grand Final is held in August 2026.