Initial D THE ARCADE Official National Tournament 4th Announced
The fourth iteration of the official national tournament adds a new tag-team format and expands the competitive structure for the arcade racing title.
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SEGA FAVE will hold the official national tournament "Public Road Strongest Deciding Battle 4th" for "Initial D THE ARCADE." The tournament includes three categories: KING OF DRIVER 4th (2-car battle), Toge Battle Royale 4th (4-car battle), and MASTER ATTACKER 4th (time trial). Regional qualifiers run from August 2026 to January 2027 at seven locations across Japan, with a final tournament in March 2027. A first tag tournament, Double Ace CUP, is scheduled for November 2026. Lifeguard sponsors the event.
SEGA FAVE announced the fourth official national tournament for the arcade racing game "Initial D THE ARCADE." The "Public Road Strongest Deciding Battle 4th" features three competitive categories: the 2-car battle KING OF DRIVER 4th, the 4-car battle Toge Battle Royale 4th, and the time trial MASTER ATTACKER 4th. Regional qualifiers will take place at seven locations across Japan from August 29, 2026, through January 16, 2027. A new addition this year is the Double Ace CUP, the first tag tournament, scheduled for November 7, 2026, at a venue in Tokyo. The final tournament is set for March 28, 2027, at SEGA Osaki Headquarters. Lifeguard (Cheerio Japan Co., Ltd.) returns as sponsor, following last year's third tournament.
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