The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 4 Championship is coming to Sapporo, Japan! This marks the first offline ALGS tournament ever held in Asia, a significant milestone for the competitive Apex Legends scene. The event, taking place at the Daiwa House PREMIST DOME from January 29th to February 2nd, 2025, will feature 40 elite teams vying for the championship title.
Previously held in locations such as the US, UK, Sweden, and Germany, this tournament signifies a major expansion into the thriving Asian Apex Legends community. EA's announcement highlights the strong player base in Japan, directly responding to fan requests for a local event. John Nelson, EA's senior director of esports, expressed excitement about celebrating this achievement in the iconic Daiwa House Premist Dome.
Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto extended a warm welcome to athletes, officials, and fans, emphasizing the city's enthusiastic support for the tournament. While specific tournament details and ticketing information will be released later, the excitement is building. Before the main event, the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) will run from September 13th to 15th, 2024, offering teams a final shot at qualifying. Fans can follow the LCQ broadcast on the official @PlayApex Twitch channel to witness the final qualifying teams.
