No Snooze? You Lose! SF6 Tournament “Sleep Fighter” Requires You to Rest

A unique Street Fighter 6 tournament in Japan prioritizes sleep, penalizing participants for insufficient rest. This "Sleep Fighter" event, sponsored by SS Pharmaceuticals to promote their sleep aid Drewell, adds a novel twist to competitive gaming.

Sleep is Key in the Street Fighter 6 Sleep Fighter Tournament

This Capcom-backed tournament introduces a groundbreaking rule: sleep deprivation impacts gameplay. Teams of three battle in best-of-three matches, accumulating points for wins and "Sleep Points" based on logged sleep hours.

The week before the tournament, each team member must log at least six hours of sleep nightly. Failing to reach a collective 126 hours results in a five-point penalty for every hour short. The team with the most total sleep time gains the advantage of choosing match conditions.

SS Pharmaceuticals' campaign, "Let's Do the Challenge, Let's Sleep First," highlights the importance of sleep for peak performance. The Sleep Fighter tournament is touted as the first esports event to penalize sleep deficiency, according to the official website.

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

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