Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo to Host "Universal Day 2026" Aiming for a Rugby Viewing Environment Enjoyable for Everyone

On Sunday, April 5th, at Chichibugahama Rugby Stadium, we will hold "Creating a Rugby Viewing Environment Enjoyable for Everyone ~ Universal Day 2026 ~" during the NTT Japan Rugby League One 2025-26, Round 14 match against Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

This initiative is being held for the second time, aiming to create an environment where people with disabilities and those who find it difficult to attend stadium matches can visit, by working to reduce various barriers to stadium viewing.

We are pleased to announce the details of "Universal Day 2026" as follows:

We sincerely look forward to your visit on Universal Day, which we will create together with the team, our collaborators, and all attendees. Black Rams Tokyo will continue to contribute to solving social issues through the power of sports.

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Universal Day Concept "Universal" means "usable by anyone." We challenge ourselves to create a "rugby viewing environment enjoyable for everyone" by reducing barriers to stadium viewing so that even those who usually find it difficult to attend can visit. After the match, regardless of whether they are opponents or teammates, everyone respects each other and deepens their friendship as comrades who enjoyed the game, embodying rugby's "spirit of no-side." This is a day to create an environment where everyone can watch the game with mutual respect, just as diverse people with various backgrounds gather at the stadium, even more so than the players. We also want this initiative to continue beyond match days. With these thoughts in mind, we named it "Universal Day."

Symbol Mark The heart clover that goes beyond the H-pole symbolizes our desire to continue challenging ourselves to overcome barriers together with Black Rams Tokyo and everyone involved in rugby. We aim to create a "rugby viewing environment enjoyable for everyone."

Implementation Details for Sunday, April 5th, Round 14 Match vs. Kobelco Kobe Steelers 1. Invitation for Those Who Find Stadium Viewing Difficult In addition to the regular wheelchair area, the front of the south stand at Chichibugahama Rugby Stadium will be designated as a wheelchair-only area, creating a safe and comfortable viewing environment. ※ On the day of the event, the front of the south stand will be roped off as a "wheelchair-only area." Please understand and cooperate in advance as it will not be available for general use.