NEWS News

[Update on August 11 (Tue, holiday)]
Information on various events has been added.
・The first 50,000 attendees will receive a Pokémon eco bag (EVO BAG) as a gift!
・Club-original Pokémon merchandise on sale!
・Special stadium performances!
・Special videos shown on the giant screen!
・Pikachu gathering! Cinderace is coming too!
・Try Pokémon Foot Darts!
・A giant photo spot is coming!
・Join the stadium stamp rally and get an original Pikachu sticker!
・'Pokémon GO' special event! Raid Battles will also appear!

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On Friday, August 21, 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 3 vs JEF United Chiba (7:30 p.m. kickoff / MUFG Stadium (Japan National Stadium)), the 'Pokémon J League Special Fest' will be held.
On the match day, an EVO BAG (environmentally friendly eco bag) featuring Pikachu and the club partner Pokémon "Sawblaize" will be given to the first 50,000 visitors at the entrance gate! The "Pokémon J League Special Fest," held at 7 matches out of 60 clubs, will feature special performances including appearances by Pikachu and the striker Pokémon Cinderace!

Match

2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 3
Friday, August 21 (Fri) 7:30 p.m. kickoff / MUFG Stadium (Japan National Stadium)
FC Tokyo vs JEF United Chiba

[About the Collaboration Between the J.League and Pokémon]

To commemorate the opening of the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J.League on Friday, August 7, 2026, the J.League is partnering with Pokémon, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, under the theme "EVOLUTION! ~The J.League Evolves.~" The collaboration will feature the "Pokémon J.League Fest" held across 60 clubs nationwide.
In line with the J.League's “evolution” due to the season transition starting in August, all 60 clubs will be energized by 60 unique “evolved” Pokémon as club partner Pokémon, through visitor gifts, original merchandise sales, and various events.

【About the Collaboration Theme】

【About the Club Partner Pokémon】

FC Tokyo's club partner Pokémon has been decided as "Sawblaize"! Together with the league partner Pokémon "Pikachu," they will energize the collaboration.

Visitor's Gift

The first 50,000 visitors will receive an EVO BAG (Pokémon eco bag) as a gift!

【Content】

EVO BAG (Pokémon's Environmentally Friendly Eco Bag)
* The EVO BAG is not for sale.

【Distribution Time】

From gate opening until the end of halftime* Distribution will end once supplies run out.

【Distribution Location】

At each gate
* Not distributed on the visitor side.

[Others]

・Size: 37 cm (height) × 30 cm (width) *Excluding handles
・Material: 100% recycled polyester, 230T used (GRS certified)
・Environmentally conscious EVO BAG specifications
The J.League is taking action against climate change to preserve the landscapes where soccer exists. As part of this effort, this product is made from 100% recycled polyester with GRS certification, which is environmentally friendly.

<What is GRS (Global Recycled Standard) Certification>
It is an international third-party certification program that verifies the recycled material content in products and ensures that the processes from manufacturing to distribution are environmentally and socially responsible. It is the most widely adopted and strictly enforced certification worldwide.

About Original Goods Sales

To commemorate the tie-up, we will be selling club original goods featuring the league partner Pokémon "Pikachu" and the club partner Pokémon "Sawblaize" designs.

[Product Lineup]

[Sales Overview]

Sales Location ①: Official Online Store
Sales Location ②: Pokémon J League Special Fest Goods Shop inside the Main Arena of Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
Sales Start Date ①: August 7 (Fri) from 5:00 p.m.
Sales Start Date ②: August 21 (Fri) from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

□ Pikachu T-Shirt WHITE

Sizes: M/L/XL, Kids 130/150
Price: 4,950 yen (tax included), Kids 4,400 yen (tax included)
Material: 100% Cotton

□ Pikachu T-Shirt BLACK

Sizes: M/L/XL, Kids 130/150
Price: 4,950 yen (tax included), Kids 4,400 yen (tax included)
Material: 100% Cotton

□ Pikachu Keychain

Size: Approx. 7.5cm wide × 8.1cm high
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
Material: Acrylic

□ Pikachu Towel Scarf

Size: Approx. 110cm wide × 20cm high
Price: 2,500 yen (tax included)
Material: 100% Cotton

□Soublaize T-Shirt WHITE

Sizes: M/L/XL, Kids 130/150
Price: 4,950 yen (tax included), Kids 4,400 yen (tax included)
Material: 100% Cotton

□Soublaize T-Shirt BLACK

Sizes: M/L/XL, Kids 130/150
Price: 4,950 yen (tax included), Kids 4,400 yen (tax included)
Material: 100% Cotton

□Soublaize Keychain

Size: Approx. 7.5cm wide × 8.1cm high
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
Material: Acrylic

□Soublaize Towel Scarf

Size: Approx. 110cm wide × 20cm high
Price: 2,500 yen (tax included)
Material: 100% Cotton

【Sales Location】

* All prices include tax.
* Additional items may be added to the lineup in the future.
* There is a possibility of resale and reordering.

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Enjoy Special Performances at the Stadium!

On match day, we will offer a variety of special performances, including special videos by the J League and Pokémon, allowing you to enjoy the world of Pokémon at the stadium.

♢For details on the special performances, click here.

Special Videos Shown on the Large Screen!

We will be showing special videos featuring Pokémon and the J League. We will also announce the players' "Pokémon they want to become," so please look forward to it!
* Videos and content may be posted on social media after the match.
*The broadcast time will be announced as soon as it is decided.

Pikachu Gathering! Cinderace is Coming Too!

Six Pikachu wearing J League uniforms and the striker Pokémon Cinderace will come to the stadium!
*Details will be announced as soon as they are decided.

Challenge the Pokémon Foot Darts!

As an attraction to enjoy on match day, we will set up Pokémon Foot Darts decorated with many Pokémon including Cinderace. Participation prizes are also prepared, so please join us!

・Location: Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium Main Arena
・Time: 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
For more information on attractions, click here

Giant Photo Spot Appears!

A giant photo spot (tapestry), approximately 7 meters tall, will appear at MUFG Stadium (Japan National Stadium)!
This photo spot features FC Tokyo’s club partner Pokémon, Soublaize, facing off against the opponent JEF United Chiba’s club partner Pokémon, Pulswan. Be sure to take commemorative photos!
[Location] Near E Gate (Exterior Area)
Please cooperate by not touching the exhibits.
* When taking photos, please be considerate and manage the situation among yourselves.
* Please be mindful not to inconvenience other guests passing by.

Pokémon Standee Panels Appear!

Standee panels of Pikachu, Soublaize, and Karbow will appear at Pokémon-related spots inside and outside the stadium.
Please enjoy taking commemorative photos when you find them!

Join the Stadium Stamp Rally and Get an Original Pikachu Sticker!

Collect the three stamps set up inside the venue and evolve into Cinderace! Collect all of them and receive an original Pikachu sticker as a gift!

[Prize] J.League Pokémon Fest Pikachu Original Sticker
[Location & Time]
・Stamp 1: Backside Exterior Area (15:30 until kickoff)
・Stamp 2: Main Side Exterior Area (3:30 p.m. until kickoff)
・Stamp 3: 2F Back Side Concourse Inside “Wind Terrace (South Side)” (from opening until the end of halftime)
・Prize Distribution Location: 2F Back Side Concourse Inside “Wind Terrace (South Side)” (from opening until 15 minutes after the match ends)
* Stamp rally sheets will be distributed at two off-site general information points (near Gate B and near Gate F) as well as at various stamp station locations.
* A ticket for the day’s match is required to participate in the stamp rally (and to receive prizes) (Preschool children do not need a ticket if they watch on a guardian’s lap. Please purchase a ticket if a seat is required).
* Only one stamp rally sheet will be given per person. The exchange of rewards is limited to one item per person per stamp sheet. Multiple exchanges by one person are not allowed.
* Collecting the three types of stamps in any order will count as completion.
* We have prepared a sufficient number of stamp rally sheets and prizes, but distribution will end once they run out.
* The event content and schedule may change depending on circumstances. 

'Pokémon GO' Special Event! Raid Battles Also Occur!

A special 'Pokémon GO' event will be held at MUFG Stadium (Japan National Stadium)! In addition to 'PokéStops' and 'Time Challenges,' 'Raid Battles' will also occur!

[Time Challenge]

When you visit the designated stadium, you can obtain a limited-time 'Time Challenge.' By completing the challenge, you can earn event-appropriate items as well as rewards such as encountering 'Cinderace.' Please note that the 'Time Challenge' has an expiration date.

[Special PokéStop]

Special PokéStops available throughout the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J League season will be set up at the stadiums※. Be sure to look for them!
※MUFG Stadium will have PokéStops using images common to the J League specifications.

【Raid Battle】

At the designated matches, special "Raid Battles" will be held at gyms set up in each stadium. The following Pokémon will appear in these "Raid Battles," and by winning, you will have a chance to catch these Pokémon. Please note that there will be no "location background" included.
‘Cinderace’* If you’re lucky, you might even encounter a shiny Pokémon?!
* To participate in the ‘Pokémon GO’ event, the ‘Pokémon GO’ app is required. Please refrain from using your phone while walking and be sure to pay close attention to your surroundings for safety.
* The event content and schedule may change depending on circumstances.
* Inquiries regarding the "Pokémon GO" app cannot be answered at the stadium on the day. Please check the inquiries within the app.

For "Pokémon GO," please see here
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[J.League Special Site]

You can see all 60 club partner Pokémon on the J.League special site.
https://www.jleague.jp/special/pokemon/

About Pokémon's 30th Anniversary

Pokémon celebrated its 30th anniversary since the release of "Pokémon Red and Green" on Tuesday, February 27, 1996. To help you enjoy this special year even more, we are rolling out various projects based on selected themes. Please enjoy Pokémon's 30th anniversary.
https://www.pokemon.co.jp/30th/

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