SF6 Unveils Sleep Fighter: Snooze or Lose!

A unique Street Fighter 6 tournament in Japan, dubbed "Sleep Fighter," prioritizes player rest. This article details the tournament's innovative sleep-focused rules and prominent participants.

Japan's "Sleep Fighter" SF6 Tournament: Prioritizing Sleep for Victory

This Capcom-endorsed event, organized by SS Pharmaceuticals to promote their sleep aid Drewell, introduces a groundbreaking element to competitive gaming.

The tournament is a team-based competition (three players per team) where points are awarded for match wins and sleep. Teams must log a minimum of six hours of sleep per player, per night, for the week leading up to the event. Failure to reach a collective 126 hours of sleep results in a five-point penalty for each hour short. The team with the most total sleep time gains the advantage of choosing match conditions.

SS Pharmaceuticals emphasizes the link between adequate sleep and peak performance, launching the "Let's Do the Challenge, Let's Sleep First" campaign to encourage healthy sleep habits. The Sleep Fighter tournament is reportedly the first esports event to penalize insufficient sleep.

The tournament takes place on August 31st at Ryogoku KFC Hall in Tokyo. Limited in-person attendance (100 people, lottery-based selection) will be complemented by live streaming on YouTube and Twitch. Specific broadcast details will be announced on the official tournament website and Twitter (X) account.

The event features a roster of top-tier professional players and streamers, including two-time EVO champion "Itazan" Itabashi Zangief and renowned SF player Dogura, promising a thrilling blend of competitive gaming and sleep wellness advocacy.