Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma Naming Rights Contract Renewed

Shoda Shoyu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture, President: Takashi Shoda) has signed a new 5-year contract for the naming rights of Gunma Prefectural Shikishima Park Athletics Stadium (Location: Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture) with Gunma Prefecture, effective April 1, 2026.

Under this contract, the facility's nickname will continue to be "Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma" (English notation: SHODA SHOYU STADIUM GUNMA), and the contract period will be from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.

"Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma" is an athletics stadium certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations Class 1, equipped with an all-weather track, and is also used as the home stadium for J.League team Thespakusatsu Gunma. The stadium will celebrate its 20th anniversary of naming in 2028 and is scheduled to be used as the venue for athletics during the "83rd National Sports Festival (Yumoto Kokutai Gunma 2029)" to be held in 2029, with national attention expected.

Shoda Shoyu will continue to value its connection with the local community and contribute to society through sports.

[Contract Overview]

Contract Period: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2031 (5 years)

Nickname: Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma (No change)

[Facility Overview]

Name: Gunma Prefectural Shikishima Park Athletics Stadium

Location: 66 Shikishima-cho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture

Main Uses: Athletics, Soccer (Thespakusatsu Gunma Home Stadium), etc.

Capacity: Approximately 20,500 people

Main Facilities: All-weather 400m x 9-lane track, natural grass field, large video display, LED lighting towers (illumination 1500lx or more), training room, conference room, shower room, covered practice field, free Wi-Fi.