2025 DMC World DJ Championship Finals in Tokyo Oct. 10-12

This October, history is being made in Shibuya. The DMC World DJ Championship Finals, the most prestigious DJ competition on the planet, will land in Asia for the very first time. After 40 years of shaping turntablism culture and launching global icons, the world finals are finally coming to Japan.

For two unforgettable days, October 11and 12, the stage will be set for the ultimate showdown. Champions from across the globe will battle head-to-head, showcasing mind-bending skills, precision, and creativity at the highest level.

Here’s what’s in store:

• Day 1 at Spotify O-EAST brings the Classic, Battle for Supremacy, and Scratch Battle finals, with legends Craze, DJ Babu, and Deejay T-JR hosting. Guest performances include a one-night-only reunion from KIREEK, sets from Skratch Bastid, DJ Kentaro with Takuya Nakamura, and the pioneering crew Invisibl Skratch Piklz.
• Day 2 moves to Club Harlem for The Open, featuring none other than Craze, Tokyo’s own vinyl wizard DJ Koco aka Shimokita, and rising star nasthug.

And that’s not all. This year will also celebrate a historic moment with the DMC Lifetime Achievement Award presented to DJ Honda 🇯🇵, honoring a true pioneer who carried Japan’s sound onto the global stage.

Japan’s own champions Hirate Marino, DJ Nolli, DJ Keita, Pachi-Yellow, and Golden Ticket winner DJ Fummy will step up to represent and battle against the world’s elite. Could this be the year another Japanese DJ takes the global crown?

This isn’t just a competition. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of 40 years of turntablism, featuring the greatest DJs from around the world sharing one stage in Tokyo. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the scene, this is the event that will be talked about for years to come.