On Saturday, August 8, during the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Round 1 match vs FC Machida Zelvia (7:00 p.m. kickoff / Ajinomoto Stadium), as part of the 'MIXI Day' event held that day, actors Fumiya Takahashi, who plays the protagonist Yoichi Isagi in the movie 'Blue Lock,' and Kaito Sakurai, who plays Meguru Bachira, have been confirmed to attend.

On match day, the two guests will participate in the kick-off ceremony and the halftime show, helping to energize the opening game of the 2026/27 season.

On this day, which is the day after the release of the movie "Blue Lock," please enjoy a special production where the world of the film and the excitement of the stadium come together at Ajinomoto Stadium!

◇ For the announcement of the 『MIXI Day』 event, please see 【here】

Match

Saturday, August 8, 2026
2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Round 1
FC Tokyo vs FC Machida Zelvia
(7:00 p.m. kickoff / Ajinomoto Stadium)

Special Guests

Fumiya Takahashi
Role of Yoichi Isagi in the movie "Blue Lock"

Kaito Sakurai
Role of Meguru Bachira in the movie "Blue Lock"

Implementation Details

1. Kick-in Ceremony

Fumiya Takahashi and Kaito Sakurai will appear in the kick-in ceremony.

Implementation time: Just before kickoff
Implementation location: Pitch level on the main stand side

2. Halftime Show

Fumiya Takahashi and Kaito Sakurai will walk around the stadium while launching 'Blue Lock' movie goods toward the audience during the 'Bazooka Time' event.

Time: Halftime
Location: Main stand side pitch level – planned to circulate inside the stadium

* The time and location are subject to change.
* Please refrain from actions that may disturb other guests and from moving between seats.
* During the event, leaving your seat to move to the front rows of the stands is prohibited.

Comment from Fumiya Takahashi

“I am very much looking forward to visiting Ajinomoto Stadium on the special occasion of FC Tokyo’s 2026/27 season opening match!
Through the movie 'Blue Lock,' I faced soccer for the first time and came to love the sport.
I am truly happy to be able to participate in the kick-off ceremony!
I want to do my best with Kiyoshi and Hogaku to cheer everyone at FC Tokyo on to the best possible start!
Looking forward to seeing you on the day!

Movie "Blue Lock" Overview

Nationwide release on Friday, August 7, 2026

INTRODUCTION

Over 60 million copies in circulation! A new landmark soccer manga, finally adapted into live-action! What is the true “egoist” who carves out their own destiny? The answer is here―――
For friends, for the team――.
The world is now captivated by the provocative and innovative soccer manga "Blue Lock," which challenges the top-tier organizational strength of Japanese soccer.
You cannot become the world’s best striker without being the world’s greatest egoist――
Explore yourself, awaken your ego, and carve out your future.
The story of high school students growing into true “egoists.”
Its intense theme of self-realization goes beyond the realm of sports, stirring the hearts of many!
Behold the live-action film “Blue Lock,” powerfully depicted on an overwhelming scale by CREDEUS, who continue to challenge the world with epic works like “Kingdom” and “National Treasure,” fully embracing ego!

STORY

"What Japanese soccer lacks is ego――"
A revolutionary striker training facility that will lead Japan to win the Soccer World Cup
300 high school forwards from across the country have been summoned to the "Blue Prison" (Blue Lock).
Only one can advance, and the losers will lose the right to join the Japan national team for life in this fierce survival match. The protagonist, Yoichi Isagi (Fumiya Takahashi), and others risk their soccer careers to take on this challenge.
Seize the title of the world’s most 'egoistic' striker — who will survive?

Cast

Fumiya Takahashi, Kaito Sakurai, Kyohei Takahashi, K (&TEAM), Masataka Kubota
◇ Official website of the movie 'Blue Lock' is 【here】

How to Purchase Tickets

Tickets are sold exclusively through Ticket FC Tokyo (J.League Ticket).
◇ Ticket FC Tokyo is available 【here】

Match-Related Information

◇ For information related to tickets, events, gourmet food, and more about the match, please see 【here】