The HADO 2021 Spring Season kicked off techno sports for the year on Sunday, January 24, 2021! Each tournament this year is spectator-free as part of comprehensive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

SRPING SEASON Tournament Qualification Requirements

The HADO 2021 Spring Season hosts four different types of tournaments—Rookies Cups, Advance Cups, Masters Cups and the HADO SPRING CUP championship. Each has the following qualification requirements:

<Qualification Requirements>

MASTERS CUP：Top 16 Teams in the Japan HADO Rankings

ADVANCE CUP：9th to 24th-ranked Teams in the Japan HADO Rankings

ROOKIES CUP：Official and non-official teams ranked top 16 in the Japan HADO Rankings

HADO SPRING CUP： All official and non-official HADO teams

SPRING SEASON Tournament Schedule

<January>
・[ROOKIES CUP #24]
1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2021 13:00 @ HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
・[ROOKIES CUP #25]
8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2021 @ HADO ARENA Hibiya B1F Court 1
・[ADVANCE CUP #26]
1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2021 @ HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
・[MASTERS CUP #22]
1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2021 @ HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court

<February>
・[ROOKIES CUP #26]
1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2021 (National Holiday) @ HADO ARENA HIBIYA B1F Court 1
・[ROOKIES CUP #27]
1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2021 @ HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
・[ADVANCE CUP #27]
1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2021 @ HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
・[MASTERS CUP #23]
1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2021 @ HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court

<March>
・[ROOKIES CUP #28]
8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021 @ HADO ARENA Hibiya B1F Court 1
・[ROOKIES CUP #29]
1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021 @ HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
・[ADVANCE CUP #28]
1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 @ HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
・[MASTERS CUP #23]
1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 @ HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court

<April>
・[ROOKIES CUP #30]
8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021 HADO ARENA Hibiya B1F Court 1
・[ADVANCE CUP #29]
1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021 @ HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
・[MASTERS CUP #24]
1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2021 @ HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
・[ROOKIES CUP #31]
1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, 2021 @ HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
・[SPRING CUP 2021]
Saturday and Sunday, April 24 to 25, 2021 @ HADO ARENA Hibiya

*Certification as official teams was open until January 23, 2021.
*All venues, dates, and times are subject to change.
*Schedule changes, the number of events, and participating teams may vary according to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please keep an eye on our official news feed and Twitter to stay up to date.

SPRING CUP 2021 Overview

The HADO SPRING CUP 2021 is the first grand slam tournament of the year. This battle of the top 16 will kick off on April 24 and April 25, 2021.

Unlike previous grand slam tournaments, HADO SPRING CUP 2021 gives all official and unofficial HADO teams a chance to qualify. Everyone in techno sports can now battle it out from the first-day qualifier to the championship match. The only question is who will prevail as the Spring HADO Japan Champion. Any team who satisfies the qualification requirement below earns a spot in the championship tournament.

<HADO SPRING CUP 2021 Championship Tournament Qualification Requirement>
– Top 4 teams in the Japan HADO Rankings on the last day of update before the tournament

The HADO SPRING CUP 2021 will also host an open 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 tournament. This year’s championship aims to be the largest ever with a historic player turnout. Check in regularly to stay up to date on details about every aspect of the event.

Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

HADO events will adhere strictly to the following rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

– Always wash and disinfect your hands as well as gargle before entering the venue.
– Refrain from playing if you show any cold symptoms, such as fever (37.5°C/99.5°F or higher), fatigue, or difficulty breathing.
– Always wear a mask to prevent the spread of the droplet infection.
– Minimize talking and shouting as much as possible
– Avoid close contact with others by adhering to social distancing during down times.
– Do not share head-mounted displays, cases, armband sensors or other equipment in direct contact with the body.
– Always disinfect your hands when touching devices if alternating players.

*The above rules adhere to national and local guidelines and are subject to change.