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J.League Signs Future Development Partnership Agreement

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Published Jun 2, 2026 1:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:49 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Mikasa, a ball manufacturer with over 100 years of history, has signed a 'Future Development Partnership' agreement with the J.League.
For one year starting June 2026, the 'ALMUNDO FT550D-BLBS' will be used as the official match ball for J.League-organized youth tournaments, aiming to enhance training environments and develop Japanese soccer.

Mikasa, a ball manufacturer with over 100 years of history, has signed a 'Future Development Partnership' agreement with the J.League. For one year starting June 2026, the 'ALMUNDO FT550D-BLBS' will be used as the official match ball for J.League-organized youth tournaments, aiming to enhance training environments and develop Japanese soccer.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000059993.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 2, 2026

Mikasa Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of athletic balls with over 100 years of history, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Future Development Partnership agreement with the J.League. For many years, Mikasa has been committed to supporting and promoting sports activities, particularly among students. We have now signed a 'J.League Future Development Partner' agreement, specializing in initiatives related to player development conducted by the J.League, in agreement with the J.League's philosophy of 'improving the standard of Japanese soccer and promoting the sport' and its commitment to youth activities. Through this agreement, Mikasa and the J.League will work to further enhance the training environment for youth players and contribute to the development of Japanese soccer. Furthermore, based on this agreement, the Mikasa soccer ball 'ALMUNDO (FT550D-BLBS)' will be used in youth (Junior Youth/Youth) tournaments organized or managed by the J.League between June 2026 and June 2027.

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How does this contract contribute to Japanese soccer?

It contributes to the future development of Japanese soccer by enhancing the training environment for youth players.

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Mikasa, a ball manufacturer with over 100 years of history, has signed a 'Future Development Partnership' agreement with the J.League. For one year starting June 2026, the 'ALMUNDO FT550D-BLBS' will be used as the official match ball for J.League-organized youth tournaments, aiming to enhance training environments and develop Japanese soccer.

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