“MUFG THE KOKURITSU DAY” Fixtures Confirmed for the 2026/27 MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE Season - Record 18 fixtures to be held at MUFG Stadium, the most since the launch of “THE KOKURITSU DAY”

J.League has confirmed that MUFG THE KOKURITSU DAY will be held during the 2026/27 MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE season as follows.

Beginning with the MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE Matchweek 1 fixture between Yokohama F･Marinos and Kashima Antlers, kicking off at 19:30 on Friday 7 August, a total of 18 fixtures will be held during the 2026/27 season—the highest number since THE KOKURITSU DAY was launched in the 2024 season.

Alongside various initiatives, including collaborative events and special matchday activities, MUFG THE KOKURITSU DAY will also offer invitation programmes for first-time visitors and those who have attended fewer J.League matches.

■What is MUFG THE KOKURITSU DAY?
MUFG THE KOKURITSU DAY refers to MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE fixtures held at MUFG Stadium. Launched in the 2024 season, the initiative aims to promote the J.League experience through matches held at Japan National Stadium as one of J.League’s key focus brands and provide more people—regardless of their hometown or place of residence—with the opportunity to experience live football and the unique atmosphere of attending a J.League match. At the National Stadium, where countless memorable moments in Japanese football have been written, we hope to give more people the opportunity to experience the excitement on the pitch, the heartfelt support of fans, the inspiring performances of clubs representing their communities, and everything that makes J.League so special.