Simultaneous Nationwide Kickoff for '4v4' on Sunday, May 17! '4v4 KICKOFF 2026 Supported by au' to be Held. Keisuke Honda to Attend Kawasaki Venue.

The 4-on-4 nationwide soccer tournament '4v4', operated by Now Do Inc. (Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Keisuke Honda), will hold its 2026 season opener '4v4 KICKOFF 2026 Supported by au' (hereafter 'this project') on Sunday, May 17. This project is a special 'free tournament' where peers competing across the country will kick off simultaneously on the same day, uniting Japan through 4v4 and brightly decorating the glorious start of the new season.

It has been confirmed that 'Keisuke Honda', the founder of 4v4, will attend the main tournament held at Tokyu Dresse Todoroki Arena (Location: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture). He will directly cheer on the challenging children, strongly pushing the backs of the future Japan national team players aiming for the world stage.

Furthermore, entry for the 2026 season has begun, and it will open on Wednesday, April 29 (a national holiday). We look forward to receiving many entries from everyone.

4v4 Official Website: https://4v4.jp/ This Project's Special Site: http://4v4.jp/2026/kickoff

Project Details On Sunday, May 17, 2026, children all over the country will stand on 4v4 pitches on the same day and kick off simultaneously. In this project, by sharing the same moment with peers competing nationwide, Japan will become one through 4v4, brilliantly marking a glorious start to the 2026 season.

In addition, to allow as many children as possible to enjoy this challenge, we have decided to make the entry fee 'free' at all venues.

Special Site: http://4v4.jp/2026/kickoff Project Name: 4v4 KICKOFF 2026 Supported by au Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Organizer: Now Do Inc. Sponsors/Suppliers: KDDI Corporation, UNIQLO Co., Ltd. Cooperation: Boost Inc.

About the Main Tournament At the main tournament in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, 4v4 founder Keisuke Honda will attend as a special guest to directly cheer on the challenging children.

Tournament Name: 4v4 KICKOFF in Kawasaki Supported by au Location: Tokyu Dresse Todoroki Arena (1-3 Todoroki, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture 211-0052) Guest: Keisuke Honda, 4v4 Founder Target Categories & Number of Teams: U10, U12 (8 teams each) Schedule: 10:45 Registration Begins 11:30 Registration Closes 12:00 Opening Ceremony 12:30 Matches Begin 15:30 Closing Ceremony Participation Bonus: 4v4 Original UNIQLO Wear (KIDS Dry-EX Crew Neck T-shirt) Victory Bonus: 1) 60 Team Points (for 8-team format), 2) 4v4 Official Size 4 Ball Entry Method: Please enter via the URLs below. (U10) https://player.4v4.jp/events/cmnsl6lsz000004i6rp8zx6t2 (U12) https://player.4v4.jp/events/cmnsl7s9a000404i6y1luuuk4

About Other Tournaments Nationwide On the same day, Sunday, May 17, 'free tournaments' will be held all over the country. Participating teams can earn team points leading to the '4v4 FINALS'. Eligible tournaments are those starting with the title '4v4 KICKOFF' listed under 'Find a Tournament' (https://player.4v4.jp/events). Regardless of where you live, you can participate in a tournament near you. *For an overview of this season, please check here. *The planned hosting areas shown in the images are as of Friday, April 24, and tournaments will be added continuously.

About 4v4 '4v4' is a 4-on-4 soccer tournament conceived by Keisuke Honda to further enliven the Japanese soccer world. Under the mission of 'providing a global soccer tournament experience to all children', it was developed in 2023 for elementary school students in their developmental years (U10/U12) and will enter its 4th year in 2026. In the summer of 2025, the first ASIA CUP was held, marking the first step onto the international stage. The rules are a single 10-minute match with unlimited substitutions. Shot clock 2...