Pairings, Results, and Standings
The Calling returns, this time to Akihabara! Join players from across the region and around the world as they battle for glory in one of Flesh and Blood’s premier open-entry events. No invitation needed!
Dive into Classic Constructed at the Calling, or test your skills in Silver Age at Battle Hardened. Plan your weekend, register early, and prepare to battle it out!
Details
Date: January 9-11, 2026
Venue: Akiba Square 2Floor, Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 4 Chome−14−1 2F 秋葉原 UDX
Registration: https://girafull.co.jp/events/akb_2601/index.html?lang=en
Hosted by: Girafull
Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/@fabtcg/streams
Friday
- Super Armory
- Full schedule of public events
Saturday
- Calling Day 1: Classic Constructed (Open Entry)
- Full schedule of public events
Sunday
- Calling Day 2 + Top 8: Classic Constructed
- Battle Hardened: Silver Age
- Full schedule of public events
A full listing of everything happening at Calling: Akihabara is available at https://girafull.co.jp/events/akb_2601/index.html?lang=en
Calling: Akihabara – January 10-11
The Calling is a major open entry tournament, with hundreds of players trying their hand at bagging the lion’s share of a massive prize package. Anyone could enter and become the next champion!
Get together with other like-minded gamers and play the best games of your life! This is the perfect opportunity to experience Flesh and Blood at a highly competitive level without needing to qualify for entry!
Overview
Date: January 10-11, 2026
Format: Classic Constructed
Entry Fee: ¥12,000 JPY
Eligibility: Open-entry (no invitation required)
Rules Enforcement Level (REL): Day 1 – Competitive | Day 2 – Professional
Venue: Akiba Square 2Floor, Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 4 Chome−14−1 2F 秋葉原 UDX
Registration: https://girafull.co.jp/events/akb_2601/index.html?lang=en
Player Cap: 440
Time: Day 1 – 9:00 AM | Day 2 – 9:00 AM
Tournament Information
SWISS ROUNDS
- Swiss rounds are best-of-one.
- Swiss rounds are 55 minutes in duration (Players must have presented their deck and revealed their equipment and weapons within 5 minutes. If both players complete the start of game procedure in less than 5 minutes, they may begin playing their match immediately)
- The number of rounds of Swiss is determined by the number of players at the beginning of round 1.
| Number of Players | Swiss Rounds Day 1 | Day 2 Cut | Swiss Rounds Day 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 224 | 7 | Top 48 or all X-2 or better | 4 |
| 225 to 440 | 7 | Top 64 or all X-2 or better | 5 |
| 441 to 732 | 8 | Top 80 or all X-2 or better | 5 |
TOP 8
- Top 8 playoffs are single elimination, best-of-one matches.
- Top 8 matches have no time limit. Players are expected to play at a reasonable pace and Slow Play penalties will be enforced.
- For each Top 8 match, the player that finished higher in the Swiss portion of the event chooses to play first or second.
DECKS
- Decks must be Classic Constructed legal as defined by the Card Legality Policy.
- Deck registration must be done online PRIOR to the start of Day 1.
- Players may not change their registered deck during the tournament.
- Deck checks will be conducted by event staff throughout the tournament.
- It is the responsibility of each player to ensure there are no distinguishing marks or patterns on their cards or card sleeves for the duration of the tournament. Vendors will be onsite to purchase sleeves if required.
Prizes
| Place | PRIZE Money (USD) | Promos and Invites |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $5,000 | Gold Foil Extended Art Quickdodge Flexors Prize Card, PTI |
| 2nd | $2,400 | Gold Foil Legendary Black Envelope, PTI |
| 3rd – 4th | $1,200 | Gold Foil Legendary Black Envelope, PTI |
| 5th – 8th | $750 | Gold Foil Legendary Black Envelope, PTI |
| 9th – 16th | $400 | |
| 17th – 32nd | $250 | |
| Total | $20,000 USD |
| Participation | Calling Series Exclusive Promo |
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Battle Hardened – JANUARY 11
The path to the biggest stage in Flesh and Blood TCG Organized Play begins with a Professional Tournament Invitation (PTI), and one of the best places to secure these prized assets is Battle Hardened with PTIs awarded to both finalists! You read that correctly, there is not one but two PTIs on offer at Battle Hardened, along with a heap of other great prizes!
PTIs can be used to enter any Professional level tournament, including Pro Tours and the World Championship, and do not expire, compared to invitations from ProQuest events that are only valid for the associated Pro Tour event they feed.
Overview
Date: January 11, 2026
Format: Silver Age
Entry Fee: ¥9,000 JPY
Eligibility: Open-entry (no invitation required)
Rules Enforcement Level (REL): Competitive
Venue: Akiba Square 2Floor, Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 4 Chome−14−1 2F 秋葉原 UDX
Registration: https://girafull.co.jp/events/akb_2601/index.html?lang=en
Player Cap: 300
Time: 9:00 AM
Tournament Structure
SWISS ROUNDS
- Swiss rounds are best-of-one.
- Swiss rounds are 30 + 5 minutes in duration (30 + 5 means there are 5 minutes allocated for the start of game procedure. Players must have presented their deck and revealed their equipment and weapons within this 5 minute window. If both players complete the start of game procedure in less than 5 minutes, they may begin playing their match immediately).
- The number of rounds of Swiss is determined by the number of players at the beginning of round 1
| Number of Players | Rounds of Swiss |
|---|---|
| Up to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 128 | 7 |
| 129 to 224 | 8 |
| 225 to 384 | 9 |
TOP 8
- Top 8 playoffs are single elimination, best-of-one matches.
- Top 8 matches have no time limit. Players are expected to play at a reasonable pace and Slow Play penalties will be enforced.
- For each Top 8 match, the player that finished higher in the Swiss portion of the event chooses to play first or second.
DECKS
- Decks must be legal as defined by the Card Legality Policy.
- Deck registration must be done online PRIOR to the start of the event.
- Players may not change their registered deck during the tournament.
- Deck checks will be conducted by event staff throughout the tournament.
- It is the responsibility of each player to ensure there are no distinguishing marks or patterns on their cards or card sleeves for the duration of the tournament. Vendors will be onsite to purchase sleeves if required.
Prizes
| Place | PRIZE Money USD | Promos and Invites |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $500 | Battle Hardened Series Exclusive Playmat, PTI, Gold Foil Legendary Black Envelope |
| 2nd | $500 | Battle Hardened Series Exclusive Playmat, PTI |
| 3rd – 4th | $250 | Battle Hardened Series Exclusive Playmat |
| 5th – 8th | $125 | Battle Hardened Series Exclusive Playmat |
| Total | $2,000 USD |
| Participation | Battle Hardened Series Exclusive Promo |
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