Total Prize Pool of 10 Million Yen! Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team Official Tournament "DREAM CHAMPIONSHIP 2026" to Crown the World's No.1 Player Main Visual & Teaser Trailer Unveiled!

Tokyo, Japan - KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its head-to-head football simulation game, Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team, will host the DREAM CHAMPIONSHIP 2026, the 8th iteration of the global tournament to crown the world's No.1 player.
Along with this announcement, the tournament's official main visual and teaser trailer have been revealed for the first time, igniting excitement among players worldwide.

https://youtu.be/Cd_oXtlfcF0

The DREAM CHAMPIONSHIP is the official tournament for Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team players, hosted by KLab since 2019. The tournament offers a total prize pool equivalent to 10 million yen, along with exclusive, luxurious original merchandise unique to this event.

Overview of "DREAM CHAMPIONSHIP 2026"

■ Tournament Structure

- Qualifiers

The first and second qualifier rounds have already begun as of April 30. This year's tournament requires all participants, including the previous champion, to start from the qualifiers. Only those who successfully advance through the first, second, and third qualifier rounds will move on to the next stage.

- Final Tournament

Out of all the players from around the globe, only the final 8 who overcome the fierce competition will advance to the final tournament to battle for the title of world's No.1. The thrilling matches on the day of the finals will be live-streamed on YouTube and other platforms.

- Tournament Schedule

The tournament schedule, from the qualifiers to the final tournament, is as follows:

- Conditions for Advancing from the Ongoing First and Second Qualifier Rounds

Through August, the detailed conditions for advancing to the third qualifying round are as follows. A total of 32 players, 8 each month over 4 months, will earn the right to compete in the third qualifier round scheduled for September.

*Note: All schedules are subject to change.
*Participation in the third qualifier round and the final tournament requires meeting the specified performance criteria during the qualifiers and agreeing to the terms and conditions for participation.

- Prize Money and Rewards

Prize Money:
Total Amount: Equivalent to 10 million yen
*To receive the prize money, participants must sign agreements designated by KLab and the tournament management team.

Rewards:
Participants will receive exclusive DREAM CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 merchandise and in-game items. Further details will be announced through the app and the special tournament website in due course.

About Captain Tsubasa

Created by Yoichi Takahashi, “Captain Tsubasa” is a Japanese manga that centers on the sport of football. Since premiering in Shueisha’s landmark manga anthology Weekly Shonen Jump in 1981, the series has grown into a legend that has inspired and delighted countless football fans around the world for decades.

Even after the end of the initial serialization, the story has continued to evolve with new works highlighting the growth and development of main character Tsubasa Ozora. The series’ popularity continues to thrive, with Captain Tsubasa Rising Sun finishing its appearance in Shueisha’s manga anthology, Grand Jump in 2019, and a special issue called Captain Tsubasa Magazine began serialization in 2020.

The new series, Captain Tsubasa Rising Sun FINALS, continues the legacy in storyboard form with serialization on Captain Tsubasa WORLD.

Published in over 50 countries and regions, the series has sold over 90 million volumes worldwide, finding fans and winning the hearts of football lovers around the globe.

Overview of Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team

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About KLab

KLab is a leader in online mobile gaming. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company is listed on the Prime Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. With its emphasis on quality and innovative games, KLab continues to grow at a rapid pace, expanding beyond the Japanese market with an office in Shanghai.

For more information about KLab, please visit https://www.klab.com/en/.

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