August 21 (Fri) Chiba Match: Pikachu and Cinderace to Showcase a Special Performance!
A special National Stadium production in collaboration with the Pokémon J.League Special Fest will be held at the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 3 match against JEF United Chiba on Friday, August 21 (kickoff at 7:30 p.m. / MUFG Stadium [National Stadium]).
In addition, EXIT's Rintaro. and Daiki Kanekichi, both represented by Yoshimoto Kogyo, will appear as special guests. Together with Pikachu, Cinderace, and others, they will help energize the venue.
Please enjoy the special performance at the stadium.
Match
Friday, August 21, 2026
2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League
Matchweek 3: FC Tokyo vs. JEF United Chiba
(7:30 p.m. kickoff / MUFG Stadium [National Stadium])
Schedule and Details
Before Kickoff
Time: Around 7:15 p.m. (during player introductions and player entrance)
Details: Fireworks, laser, and flame effects from the stadium roof in collaboration with the Pokemon J.League Special Fest
Location: Main stand side at pitch level
Half Time
Time: Half Time
Details: Pikachu and the two members of EXIT will appear at pitch level
Location: Pitch level behind the home goal
* Events may be changed or canceled without notice due to weather or other circumstances.
* The performances can be enjoyed from every seat.
Special Guests
EXIT
EXIT formed in December 2017. They gained attention after appearing on God Tongue (TV Tokyo) in July 2018, and that November, just 11 months after forming—the fastest among comedians affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo—they held their first solo live show at Lumine the Yoshimoto. They successfully held a solo live show at Pacifico Yokohama in 2019 and completed a tour across all 47 prefectures in 2023. Their activities extend beyond comedy, including producing the apparel brand EXIEEE.
