Record-Breaking 5,820 Spectators per Match: Daicel Blind Soccer Week 2026 in Umekita

The Japan Blind Football Association (JBFA, chaired by Hisako Kaneko) has completed the attendance count for 'Daicel Blind Soccer Week 2026 in Umekita,' held at Grand Front Osaka's 'Umekita Plaza' from April 15 to April 25, 2026. During the measurement period, the number of spectators reached 40,981, with a total spectator count of 124,175 and a total reach of 227,147. Furthermore, the men's final between Japan and China recorded 5,820 spectators, the highest ever for a single blind soccer match at this venue. The event aimed to engage pedestrians near Osaka Station, utilizing both actual counts and statistical estimates to measure attendance. The tournament featured national teams from across Asia and generated significant public interest.