The J-League is launching an esports tournament with Konami Digital Entertainment for the mobile-app version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2019, known as Winning Eleven in Japan. Following qualification rounds beginning on 22 March, each of the 40 clubs in J-League’s top two divisions will send three players to participate in the two-day tournament set for 14-15 July. In addition to the tournament, Konami has also announced that it will be releasing a new mobile game called “Winning Eleven” which will feature all 20 teams from Japan’s top two leagues and their respective captains.
The J-League is launching an esports tournament with Konami Digital Entertainment for the mobile-app version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2019, known as Winning Eleven in Japan. Following qualification rounds beginning on 22 March, each of the 40 clubs in J-League’s top two divisions will send three players to participate in the two-day tournament set for 14-15 July. J-League Chairman Mitsuru Murai praised esports’ ability to appeal to people from different generations and backgrounds and said they were helpful too in furthering the appeal of football.