Apex Legends' Inaugural ALGS Asia Tournament Lands in Japan

Get ready for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 4 Championships! Respawn Entertainment and EA have announced that the prestigious tournament will be held in Sapporo, Japan.

Sapporo Hosts First Asian ALGS Offline Tournament

The ALGS Year 4 Championships will take place at the Daiwa House PREMIST DOME from January 29th to February 2nd, 2025. This marks a significant milestone: the first-ever ALGS offline tournament held in Asia. Previously, the championships have been held in North America, Europe, and other regions.

This decision reflects the significant Apex Legends community in Japan and widespread fan demand for an Asian event. EA Senior Director of Esports, John Nelson, highlighted the excitement surrounding bringing the tournament to the iconic Daiwa House Premist Dome.

Forty elite Apex Legends teams will compete for the championship title. Specific tournament details and ticketing information will be released at a later date. Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto expressed the city's enthusiastic support for the event, extending a warm welcome to all participants and spectators.

Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ)

Before the main event, the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) will be held from September 13th to 15th, 2024. This provides a final opportunity for teams to secure their place in the Championships. Fans can follow the LCQ on the official @PlayApex Twitch channel to see which teams advance.