Nissin Foods 2026 WORLD LACROSSE Women's World Championship: Japanese Information Website Launched, Spectator Tickets Go on Sale April 15 (Wed)

The Japan Lacrosse Association (JLA, Chairman: Yusuke Sasaki) is pleased to announce the launch of the Japanese information website and the start of spectator ticket sales from April 15 (Wednesday), 2026, for the "Nissin Foods 2026 WORLD LACROSSE Women's World Championship" to be held in Tokyo in July 2026. Tournament passes will be available from April 15 (Wednesday), while single-day tickets and tickets for junior high school students and younger will go on sale from June 1 (Monday). This tournament is the pinnacle international competition for women's lacrosse, featuring 16 countries and regions from around the world. Hosted in Japan for the first time in approximately 30 years since 1997, Tokyo will be the stage for world-class battles. Through the launch of the Japanese information website and the start of ticket sales, the JLA will further strengthen its dissemination of tournament information, providing more people with the opportunity to watch the games. ■ Japanese Information Website Launched The newly launched Japanese information website provides essential viewing information, including an overview of the tournament, match schedules and results, participating teams, ticket information, venue access, and a spectator guide. To ensure that even first-time lacrosse spectators can easily enjoy the tournament, information on the Japanese national team and tournament-related news will be sequentially added. Those considering attending are encouraged to check the Japanese information website for the Japanese national team's schedule, ticket types and prices, and access methods to the venues. Japanese Information Website Official Tournament Website (English) ▼JLA Official Instagram https://www.instagram.com/japan_lacrosse/ ■ Spectator Ticket Sales Begin April 15 (Wednesday) Two types of spectator tickets will be sold for this tournament: "Tournament Pass" and "Single-Day Ticket." The Tournament Pass allows access to all 44 matches held throughout the tournament period at all venues. Single-day tickets allow viewing of all matches held on the purchased day. An early bird discount will be applied for purchases made by June 30 (Tuesday). *All prices include tax. Tournament Pass (General) ・Early Bird Purchase: ¥25,000 ・Regular Purchase: ¥30,000 Single-Day Ticket (General) ・Ohi Hockey Stadium: Early Bird ¥3,000 / Regular ¥3,800 ・Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium: Early Bird ¥4,000 / Regular ¥4,800 *Single-day tickets are scheduled to go on sale from June 1 (Monday). Junior High School Students and Younger (Common to both venues) ・¥1,000 *Preschool children are free only if they sit on a guardian's lap. If a seat is required, please purchase a "Junior High School Students and Younger (¥1,000)" ticket. ■ Japanese National Team Schedule and Highlights The 16 teams will be divided into four pools, playing three matches each, after which the top eight teams will advance to the playoffs. Under a new format where all teams play a minimum of five matches, the Japanese national team (POOL D) aims for its long-cherished medal after pool play at Ohi Hockey Stadium. ・July 24 (Fri) 18:30~ VS Czech Republic (Opening Match) *Opening Ceremony on the same day at 16:30~ ・July 26 (Sun) 15:30~ VS Philippines ・July 27 (Mon) 18:30~ VS Israel ・July 29 (Wed): Quarterfinals (Ohi Hockey Stadium) ・July 31 (Fri): Semifinals (Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium) ・August 2 (Sun): 3rd Place Match / Final (Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium) For Japan, ranked 5th in the world, the key to achieving their goal of a medal lies in how they play in the pool stage. The ideal scenario is to gain momentum in the opening match against the Czech Republic, secure a definite victory against the Philippines, and aim for first place in the pool against Israel. If they pass the pool stage as the top team, they will have an advantage in the knockout stage, greatly opening the path to a medal. All eyes will be on whether Japan can leverage the home advantage in Tokyo to defeat strong contenders like England and Australia and achieve their long-sought medal. ■ Tournament Overview Tournament Name: Nissin Foods 2026 WORLD LACROSSE Women's World Championship Date: 202