Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo Announces 'Universal Day 2026' to Create a Rugby Viewing Environment Enjoyable for All

At the NTT Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 14 match against the Kobelco Kobe Steelers, to be held at the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium on Sunday, April 5, we will host the "'Created by Everyone' A Rugby Viewing Environment Enjoyable for All ~Universal Day 2026~".

This marks the second time this initiative is being held. We are working to reduce various barriers to stadium viewing, aiming to create an environment where people with disabilities and others who normally find it difficult to watch games at the stadium can come and visit.

The implementation details for "Universal Day 2026" have now been finalized, and we announce them as follows.

We sincerely look forward to your visit on this Universal Day, created together with team officials, everyone cooperating in the operation, and all our visitors. Black Rams Tokyo will continue to contribute to resolving social issues through the power of sports.

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Universal Day Concept "Universal" is used in the sense of "available to anyone." We are challenging ourselves to create a "rugby viewing environment enjoyable for all" by reducing barriers to stadium viewing so that those who normally find it difficult to watch games at the stadium can also visit. The "No Side spirit" in rugby means that once the game is over, regardless of friend or foe, we respect each other and deepen our friendship as companions who enjoyed the game. A day to create together with everyone an environment where people from even more diverse backgrounds than the players gather at the stadium and can enjoy watching the game with mutual respect. And we want to continue this initiative beyond just match days. With these thoughts in mind, we named it "Universal Day."

Symbol Mark The heart clover going over the H-poles incorporates our desire to continue challenging ourselves to overcome barriers together with everyone involved with Black Rams Tokyo and rugby. It also embodies our goal of aiming for a "rugby viewing environment enjoyable for all."

April 5 (Sun) Round 14 Kobelco Kobe Steelers Match - Implementation Items 1. Invitation for those who normally find it difficult to watch at the stadium In addition to the regular wheelchair area, the front of the South Stand at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium will be designated as an exclusive wheelchair area, creating an environment where they can watch with peace of mind. *On the day of the event, the front of the South Stand will be roped off as an "Exclusive Wheelchair Area." Please note and cooperate in advance as it will not be available for regular use.