Hololive OCG Announces First World Championship for 2026–27 Season

Two World Grand Prix events, in Tokyo on November 23 and Aichi on February 21, headline the new competitive season.

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World Championship Plans

  • What happened: Hololive OCG confirmed in an official event report that the 2026–27 series will include a World Championship, a first for the game.
  • Key date: The report was published October 23, 2026. The first listed event, World Grand Prix 26–27 Tokyo, is set for November 23, 2026.
  • Why it matters: Players now have dates and venues for the next competitive season, starting with a Tokyo event about a month after the announcement.

World Grand Prix Dates and Venues

The report lists two World Grand Prix events. Tokyo takes place November 23, 2026, at Ariake GYM-EX. Aichi follows on February 21, 2027, at Aichi Sky Expo Hall D. The news appeared in the report on the Exstreamer Cup 25-26 Final, the same event whose result we covered in our report on HOPE’s Moona Hoshinova deck win.

26-27シリーズはホロカ初の『World Championship』開催決定!

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The 25-26 season ended with that final, so these events begin a new cycle. Players building decks for it can look at Diva Fever Booster Box, the booster box for the game’s current set.

Getting Into the Game

A world-level event name may draw newcomers to Hololive OCG who haven’t played yet. Live Start Deck: Mori Calliope is a ready-to-play starter deck for anyone wanting to learn the game before the season gets going.

The official Exstreamer Cup 2026–27 roadmap outlines the path to the World Championship, including World Grand Prix events in Tokyo and Aichi and separate Japanese and English qualification routes. Image: © COVER / Hololive OFFICIAL CARD GAME.

A Short Runway to Tokyo

The most notable detail is the timing. With Tokyo set for November 23, players have only a month between the report and the first World Grand Prix, so early preparation looks like the practical takeaway.

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