Apex Legends has exciting news for fans and competitors alike: the ALGS Year 4 Championships will take place in Sapporo, Japan! Dive into the details of this groundbreaking announcement and learn more about what's in store for ALGS Year 4.
Apex Legends Announces First Offline Tournament in Asia
Apex ALGS Year 4 Championships to be Held in Sapporo, Japan from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, 2025
The Apex Legends Global Series Year 4 Championships is set to be an unforgettable event, taking place in the picturesque city of Sapporo, Japan. From January 29 to February 2, 2025, the Daiwa House PREMIST DOME will host 40 teams of elite players vying for the title of the next Apex Legends global champion.This tournament marks a significant milestone as the first ALGS offline event to be held in Asia, following previous events in the US, UK, Sweden, and Germany. In their announcement, EA highlighted the special nature of this year, stating, "This year will be extra special as we are having our first LAN event in APAC."
John Nelson, EA's senior director of Esports, expressed enthusiasm about hosting the event in Japan, noting the strong community support: "ALGS has a very large community in Japan, and we have seen many comments calling for an offline event in Japan. That's why we couldn't be more pleased to celebrate this milestone with an offline tournament held at the iconic Daiwa House Premist Dome."
Further details on the tournament, including ticketing information, will be released at a later date. Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto shared his pride and excitement about hosting the event, saying, "We are extremely honored that the Daiwa House Premist Dome has been selected as the venue for this global e-sports tournament. The entire city of Sapporo will be supporting your tournament and we would like to wholeheartedly welcome all the athletes, officials, and fans."
As the ALGS Year 4 Championships in Sapporo approaches, fans can anticipate the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), scheduled from September 13 to 15, 2024. The LCQ offers teams a final shot at qualifying for the championship. Fans can tune into the LCQ broadcast on the official @PlayApex Twitch channel to follow the action and see which teams secure their spots in the finals.
