The HADO SUMMER SEASON 2021 is set to hit the courts on Saturday, June 5, 2021! The competition hosts 16 tournaments which consist of four different sections.

The event will be spectator-free as strictly following the guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

At the end of the season, the HADO SUMMER CUP 2021 is scheduled to be held as one of the grand slam tournaments of the year to determine the Japan Champion of the SUMMER SEASON!

SUMMER SEASON Competition Schedule

〈Section 1〉
6/5(SAT) 18:00~ ROOKIES CUP #31 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
6/6(SUN) 13:00~ ADVANCE CUP #30 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
6/10(THU) 20:30~ ROOKIES CUP #32 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
6/13(SUN) 13:00~ MASTERS CUP #26 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court

〈Section 2〉
6/20(SUN) 16:00~ ROOKIES CUP #33 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
6/27(SUN) 13:00~ ADVANCE CUP #31 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
7/1(THU) 20:30~ ROOKIES CUP #34 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
7/4(SUN) 13:00~ MASTERS CUP #27 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court

〈Section 3〉
7/11(SUN) 13:00~ ROOKIES CUP #35 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
7/18(SUN) 13:00~ ADVANCE CUP #32 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
7/22(THU/Holiday) 13:00~ ROOKIES CUP #36 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
7/25(SUN) 13:00~ MASTERS CUP #28 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court

〈Section 4〉
8/1(SUN) 13:00~ ROOKIES CUP #37 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
8/8(SUN) 13:00~ ADVANCE CUP #33 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
8/12(THU) 20:30~ ROOKIES CUP #38 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court
8/15(SUN) 13:00~ MASTERS CUP #29 @HADO ARENA Hibiya 8F Court

*The period to make changes to official team rosters (open season) ends at 18:00 on Friday, June 4, 2021.

*The venues and dates for competitions are subject to change.

*Schedule changes, feasibility of the event, 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.

Qualification Requirements

Here are the qualification requirements for each tournament:

＜Qualification Requirements＞
MASTERS CUP：HADO: Top 16 teams in the JAPAN HADO Rankings
ADVANCE CUP：HADO: 9th to 24th-ranked teams in the JAPAN HADO Rankings
ROOKIES CUP：HADO: Non-official and official teams ranked 17^th or below in the JAPAN HADO Rankings

About HADO SUMMER CUP 2021

The HADO SUMMER CUP 2021 is scheduled to be held at the end of the SUMMER SEASON while the venue and schedule for the competition are not yet determined. We will let you know more information once all the plans are fixed.

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.