ZIGExN UPDATERS.EXE Announces Contracted Players for the 2026 Season, Its Fifth Year Since Launch

ZIGExN Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President, Executive Officer and CEO: Jo Hirao; Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: 3679), owner of the Kyoto-based 3x3 professional basketball team ZIGExN UPDATERS.EXE, announced that its contracted players for the 2026 season, the team’s fifth year since establishment, have been finalized. As part of its sustainability initiatives, ZIGExN established ZIGExN UPDATERS in Kyoto City in April 2022 and participates in 3x3 EXE.PREMIER, the world’s first global professional 3x3 basketball league approved by FIBA and authorized by the JBA. Under the team slogan “UPDATE the YOUTH - Supporting young people’s challenges,” the team supports young basketball players and their professional careers in 3x3. Since last season, the team has launched the EN Project, aimed at building local relationships and expanding the circle of activities. Initiatives include a partnership with the basketball club of Rakunan High School, urban sports experience events for child-rearing families in Kyoto’s Shimogyo Ward, and the 3x3 Campus Cup for student athletes. In the 2026 season, the team will further develop these initiatives and continue expanding its ties and activities with the local community. In the 2026 3x3 EXE.PREMIER season, ZIGExN UPDATERS will compete across all eight rounds, beginning with a game at Yaizu Fishing Port in Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Sunday, May 17, with the goal of winning the PLAYOFFS to be held in October. Match dates and venues are subject to change, and updates will be provided through the team website and official Instagram account. The team also introduced its sponsors for the 2026 season, including ROOST, A-three, Viva, Hinkaku, Logspect, b-ex, and Another Team. Official merchandise is available through the online shop, including muffler towels, bear straps, and original tenugui towels. Membership applications for the 2026 fan club have also opened, with two plans available: a Regular Membership for 5,500 yen per year and a Gold Membership for 22,000 yen per year. ZIGExN UPDATERS.EXE is a 3x3 professional team operated by ZIGExN and based in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. Founded in 2022, the team values connections with local governments and communities through 3x3 and operates with a focus on sustainable development. The team name reflects its commitment to “updating” the lives of all stakeholders involved. ZIGExN Group defines its purpose as “Update Your Story - Toward your future” and provides more than 40 services in life-event fields such as jobs, housing, cars, and travel, helping update the futures of people standing at life’s turning points. The company listed on the TSE Mothers market in 2013, moved to the TSE First Section in 2018, and transitioned to the Prime Market in 2022. Since listing, it has actively expanded its business areas through M&A and continued to achieve discontinuous growth.