A unique Street Fighter tournament, dubbed "Sleep Fighter," is set to take place in Japan, introducing an innovative twist that emphasizes the importance of sleep for gamers. Organized by SS Pharmaceuticals, a company promoting its sleep-aid drug Drewell, this Capcom-backed event aims to blend competitive gaming with sleep wellness.
Street Fighter Tournament “Sleep Fighter” Announced in Japan
Players Need to Start Racking Up Sleep Points a Week Before Tourney
In the "Sleep Fighter" tournament, teams of three players will engage in a "best-of-three" match format, striving to accumulate the highest number of points to advance. Beyond traditional gameplay, teams will also earn "Sleep Points" based on their sleep duration in the week leading up to the event. Each team member must log at least six hours of sleep per night, totaling a minimum of 126 hours for the team. Failure to meet this requirement results in a penalty of five points per hour short. Additionally, the team with the highest total sleep time will have the privilege of setting the tournament's match conditions.
SS Pharmaceuticals is using this tournament to highlight the significance of sleep for optimal performance, aligning with their campaign, "Let's Do the Challenge, Let's Sleep First." This initiative seeks to promote healthy sleeping habits across Japan, making Sleep Fighter the first esports event to penalize players for insufficient rest.
Scheduled for August 31 at Ryogoku KFC Hall Tokyo, the Sleep Fighter tournament will have limited in-person attendance of 100 people, selected via lottery. For global fans, the event will be live-streamed on YouTube and Twitch, with further broadcast details to be announced on the official tournament website and Twitter (X) account.
The tournament will feature over a dozen professional players and streamers, including two-time EVO champion "Itazan" Itabashi Zangief and top SF player Dogura, promising a day filled with competitive gaming and a focus on sleep wellness.
