Hosting 'TIPOFF Party' on May 20th for the 2026 Season Opener

LEOVISTA KASHIWA (based in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture) will hold the 'LEOVISTA KASHIWA TIPOFF Party' on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, ahead of the 2026 season opener.

The club achieved its goal of promotion to the SBL-SB2 league during the 2025 season.

From the 2026 season, we will be competing in a new category.

In this event, we will introduce the team members who will compete in the 2026 season, unveil our new uniforms, and announce our goals and determination for the new season as a club.

We will also take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the sponsor companies and stakeholders who support our club daily, and hold it as a kickoff for our aim of further leaps forward as a club that walks together with the region.

With rising regional excitement for sports and basketball centered in Kashiwa City, LEOVISTA KASHIWA is focusing not only on competitive aspects but also on connections with the region and disseminating club culture.

We would be honored if you could cover this event on the day and highlight the club's new challenges.

[Event Overview]

LEOVISTA KASHIWA TIPOFF Party

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Time: 19:00 - 21:00 (Doors open 18:00 / Reception starts 18:30)

Venue: Kashiwa Nihon-kaku

Address: 717 Maegasaki, Nagareyama City, Chiba Prefecture 270-0144

[Scheduled Contents for the Day]

2026 Season Team Structure Announcement Introduction of players and staff New uniform announcement Season goal announcement Photo session, etc.

*Contents are subject to change.

[About LEOVISTA KASHIWA]

LEOVISTA KASHIWA is a semi-pro basketball club based in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture.

Beyond competitive results, we pursue 'club building rooted in the community' and work on regional revitalization and community formation through basketball.

In the 2025-26 season, despite being the inaugural year, we achieved:

- Victory in the All Japan Semi-pro Basketball Championship Kanto Block Qualifier - Participation in the All Japan Semi-pro Basketball Championship - Victory in the SBL Men's Kanto SBL2 League playoffs - Decision to promote to SBL2 for the 2026 season, achieving a major leap forward in competitive aspects as well.

The challenge at a new stage starts in the 2026 season.

[Inquiries regarding coverage]

LEOVISTA KASHIWA

Contact: Watanabe Mail: r.watanabe1226@gmail.com

Please contact us at this email address.