[Fuji Television] This year, in addition to the high school tournament, the junior high school tournament will also be broadcast live on FOD! "DANCE STADIUM Japan High School Dance Club Championship Summer National Tournament 2026"

Fuji Television's video streaming service FOD has decided to broadcast live "DANCE STADIUM Japan High School Dance Club Championship Summer National Tournament 2026" and, starting this year, "DANCE STADIUM Japan Junior High School Dance Club Championship Summer National Tournament 2026" as well.

"DANCE STADIUM Japan High School Dance Club Championship Summer National Tournament 2026" The "DANCE STADIUM (Japan High School Dance Club Championship)" is Japan's largest dance club tournament where high school dance clubs from all over the country compete for the title of "Number One in Japan." Throughout the year, the "Summer National Tournament," "Winter Battle Tournament," and "Spring Newcomer Tournament" are held, with the "Summer National Tournament" being the pinnacle stage to decide the number one dance club in Japan. The tournament is divided into the "Small Class" (2-12 people) and "Big Class" (13-40 people), with approximately 600 teams from all over the country entering. The elite who have won the regional tournaments held in 10 regions across the country will advance to the national semi-final tournament. Only the top 8 schools in each class will receive tickets to the national final tournament. On a stage where overall strength is tested, including technique, composition, performance, music, and originality, high school dancers aim for the "Number One in Japan" honor, which is awarded the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award, and devote all their youth to a 2-minute and 30-second performance. Please pay attention to the heated performances filled with bonds with friends and efforts that have been accumulated.

"DANCE STADIUM Japan Junior High School Dance Club Championship Summer National Tournament 2026" The "DANCE STADIUM (Japan Junior High School Dance Club Championship)" started in 2012 is a tournament where junior high school dance clubs from all over the country compete for the title of "Number One in Japan." With a focus on passion, effort, friendship, and teamwork, a heated stage is unfolded with all genres of dance. 20 schools that have won the regional tournaments in the eastern, central, and western regions will advance to the national final tournament. Amidst the comprehensive strength that is tested, including technique, composition, performance, music, and originality, they challenge a 2-minute performance with their youth at stake. Aiming for the title of "Number One in Japan," which is awarded the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award, junior high school dancers who are not inferior to high school students in their passionate performances. You can't take your eyes off the heated battle. FOD Premium will broadcast live not only the high school tournament but also the junior high school tournament starting this year. We will deliver the heated stages where high school and junior high school dancers aim for "Number One in Japan" from the regional tournaments to the national final tournament.

◇ Broadcast Overview ■ Title: "DANCE STADIUM Japan High School Dance Club Championship Summer National Tournament 2026" ■ Broadcast Schedule: <Regional Tournaments> Okinawa Tournament: July 21 (Tue) 13:30~ Hokkaido Tournament: July 23 (Thu) 13:30~ Chugoku/Shikoku Tournament: July 23 (Thu) 13:30~ Kansai/Hokuriku Tournament: July 24 (Fri) 14:00~ Kyushu Tournament: July 28 (Sun) 13:30~ Tohoku Tournament: July 29 (Mon) 12:30~ Tokai Tournament: July 30 (Tue) 13:00~, July 31 (Wed) 14:30~ Kanto/Koshinetsu Tournament: August 4 (Tue) 11:00~, August 5 (Wed) 11:00~ Kinki Tournament: August 5 (Wed) 11:30~, August 6 (Thu) 11:30~ Tokyo Tournament: August 6 (Thu) 11:00~, August 7 (Fri) 11:00~, August 8 (Sat) 11:00~ <National Semi-Final Tournament> August 17 (Mon) 13:30~ August 18 (Tue) 13:00~ <National Final Tournament> September 6 (Sun) 13:00~ ※The broadcast schedule may change without notice. ■ Cast: Commentator: FISHBOY ※The cast may change without notice. ■ URL: https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/title/91ci (FOD Broadcast Page) ■ Title: "DANCE STADIUM Japan Junior High School Dance Club Championship Summer National Tournament 2026" ■ Broadcast Schedule: Chubu Qualifying Tournament: July 31 (Fri) 11:00~ Eastern Japan Qualifying Tournament: August 3 (Mon) 13:30~ Western Japan Qualifying Tournament: August 4 (Tue) 14:30~ National Final Tournament: August 16 (Sun) 13:30~ ※The broadcast schedule may change without notice. ■ Cast: Commentator: FISHBOY ※The cast may change without notice. ■ URL: https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/title/10l1 (FOD Broadcast Page)

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