Sleepless in San Francisco: Tournament Tests Endurance

A unique Street Fighter 6 tournament in Japan prioritizes sleep! The "Sleep Fighter" tournament demands participants prioritize rest for optimal performance. Learn more about this innovative competition and its star players.

Japan's "Sleep Fighter" Street Fighter 6 Tournament: Sleep or Lose!

Sleep Points: A New Metric for Victory

This Capcom-backed event, organized by SS Pharmaceuticals to promote its sleep aid Drewell, introduces a groundbreaking rule: insufficient sleep equals penalties.

Sleep Fighter is a team-based competition. Three-person teams battle in best-of-three matches, accumulating points for wins and "Sleep Points" based on logged sleep hours.

The week before the tournament, each team member needs at least six hours of sleep nightly. Teams failing to reach 126 total sleep hours lose five points per deficient hour. The team with the most sleep time also chooses the tournament's match conditions.

SS Pharmaceuticals aims to highlight the importance of sleep for peak performance with its "Let's Do the Challenge, Let's Sleep First" campaign. According to the official website, this is the first esports tournament to penalize sleep deprivation.

The Sleep Fighter tournament takes place August 31st at Ryogoku KFC Hall Tokyo. Limited to 100 attendees (lottery selection), the event will be livestreamed on YouTube and Twitch. Details on the broadcast will be announced on the official website and Twitter (X) account.

The tournament features top professional players and streamers, including two-time EVO champion "Itazan" Itabashi Zangief and renowned SF player Dogura. Get ready for a day of fierce competition and a focus on sleep wellness!