Overview
The 2026 Asia Esports Games will be held for three days from April 24 (Fri) to April 26 (Sun), 2026, at the Jinju Indoor Gymnasium. This event is hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korea e-Sports Association, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Jinju-si. It is a global esports festival featuring participants from 7 Asian countries, including South Korea, China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and Mongolia. The tournament will feature a total of 7 events: 6 official titles including PUBG Mobile, Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, The King of Fighters XV, eFootball series, and Eternal Return, along with the 'K-pop Dance AI Platform' STEPIN as a demonstration event. This event is planned to be held as a cultural festival that combines Jinju's culture and tourism, going beyond a simple esports competition.
