A unique Street Fighter 6 tournament in Japan, dubbed "Sleep Fighter," is prioritizing sleep as a key competitive element. This Capcom-backed event, sponsored by SS Pharmaceuticals to promote their sleep aid Drewell, introduces a novel scoring system.
Sleep Deprivation Penalties in a Street Fighter Tournament
This team-based tournament (three players per team) uses a best-of-three match format. Points are awarded for wins, but crucially, teams also earn "Sleep Points" based on their collective sleep hours. In the week preceding the tournament, each player must log at least six hours of sleep nightly. Failure to reach a total of 126 team sleep hours results in a five-point penalty for each deficient hour. The team with the highest total sleep time gains the privilege of choosing the tournament's match conditions.
SS Pharmaceuticals aims to highlight the crucial role of sleep in peak performance with their "Let's Do the Challenge, Let's Sleep First" campaign. The Sleep Fighter tournament is reportedly the first esports event to penalize insufficient sleep.
Tournament Details and Participants
The Sleep Fighter tournament takes place on August 31st at Ryogoku KFC Hall in Tokyo. Attendance is limited to 100 lottery-selected individuals. Live streaming will be available on YouTube and Twitch for international viewers; broadcast details will be announced on the official website and Twitter (X) account.
The tournament boasts a roster of prominent players and streamers, including two-time EVO champion "Itazan" Itabashi Zangief and top Street Fighter player Dogura, promising a thrilling blend of competitive gaming and sleep awareness.
