2026 Tokyo International Youth Sports Tournament (Soccer) to be Held!
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- 2026 Tokyo International Youth Sports Tournament (Soccer) to be Held!
- The Tokyo Sport Benefits Corporation will hold the 2026 Tokyo International Youth Sports Tournament to improve the competitive skills of junior youth players. As the first phase, 12 elite U-14 soccer teams, including 4 from overseas, will gather at J-Village in Fukushima Prefecture, with all matches broadcast live on YouTube.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: March 28, 2026
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The Tokyo Sport Benefits Corporation will hold the 2026 Tokyo International Youth Sports Tournament to improve the competitive skills of junior youth players. As the first phase, 12 elite U-14 soccer teams, including 4 from overseas, will gather at J-Village in Fukushima Prefecture, with all matches broadcast live on YouTube.
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- March 28, 2026
The Tokyo Sport Benefits Corporation will hold the 2026 Tokyo International Youth Sports Tournament to improve the competitive skills of junior youth players. As the first phase, 12 elite U-14 soccer teams, including 4 from overseas, will gather at J-Village in Fukushima Prefecture, with all matches broadcast live on YouTube.
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The Tokyo Sport Benefits Corporation has previously held events such as the "Tokyo International Youth (U-14) Football Tournament" for players aged 14 and under.
In 2026, with the aim of improving the competitive skills of junior youth generation players through tournaments where they can experience an international level of competition, the new "Tokyo International Youth Sports Tournament (Soccer, Badminton, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Softball)" will be held. As its first phase, 12 elite teams (U-14), including 4 from overseas cities, will gather at J-Village in Fukushima Prefecture to aim for the top in soccer competition.
All matches are also scheduled to be broadcast live on YouTube. Please be sure to watch their fierce battles at the venue and through the stream.
Event Schedule (Free Admission and Viewing)
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Date |
Venue |
Details |
|---|---|---|
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Sunday, May 3 (Holiday) |
J-Village All-Weather Training Area |
Opening Ceremony |
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Monday, May 4 (Holiday) |
J-Village South Field |
1st Round |
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Tuesday, May 5 (Holiday) |
J-Village South Field |
1st Round / 2nd Round |
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Wednesday, May 6 (Holiday) |
J-Village South Field |
2nd Round |
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Wednesday, May 6 (Holiday) |
J-Village Stadium |
Final / 3rd Place Match / 5th Place Match Awards Ceremony / Closing Ceremony |
YouTube Live Stream, etc.
⚽ Stream Details
All matches (24 matches) are scheduled to be broadcast LIVE on the official YouTube channel of the Tokyo International Youth Sports Tournament (Soccer).
〈Tournament Official YouTube Channel URL〉
⚽ 2026 Tournament PR Video
A PR video for the 2026 tournament will be released on the official tournament YouTube channel.
Event Overview
⚽ Organizers
Tokyo Sport Benefits Corporation, Tokyo Football Association
⚽ Venue
National Training Center
J-Village (8 Utsukushimori, Yamadaoka, Naraha-machi, Futaba-gun, Fukushima Prefecture)
⚽ Participating Cities
Overseas (4 teams) : Jakarta, New South Wales, São Paulo, Seoul
Tohoku, etc. (4 teams) : Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima, Ibaraki (Prefectural Training Centers)
Tokyo (4 teams) : Tokyo Training Center, Tokyo Junior High School Athletic Federation, FC Tokyo, Tokyo Verdy
* Participating teams are subject to change.
⚽ Other Events ＜Organizer: Fukushima Prefecture＞
Soccer Clinic [Monday, May 4 (Holiday)] (Advance Registration Required, Free Participation)
Fun and educational soccer clinic held by Iwaki FC staff
＜Target＞ 13:00~ Lower Elementary School Students
14:00~ Upper Elementary School Students
＜Location＞ Pitch 4
Running Clinic [Tuesday, May 5 (Holiday)] (Advance Registration Required, Free Participation)
Running clinic held by sprint coach and former track and field athlete Shingo Akimoto
＜Target＞ 10:30~ Lower Elementary School Students
11:30~ Upper Elementary School Students
＜Location＞ Pitch 6
Hula Dance Show [Wednesday, May 6 (Holiday)] (Free Viewing)
"Halau Laula Nani," representing the Hula City of Iwaki, will perform a special stage full of tropical mood
＜Time＞ 13:30~ (Before the Final Match)
＜Location＞ J-Village Stadium
Kitchen cars providing Fukushima local menus (Paid)
* Latest information will be announced on the official website as needed.
＜Official Website URL＞https://www.tokyo-u14.com
FAQ
When and where will the opening ceremony of the 2026 Tokyo International Youth Sports Tournament take place? Include date, venue, and significance.
The opening ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026, a public holiday, at the J‑Village All‑Weather Training Area in Fukushima Prefecture, marking the start of the tournament’s first phase.
How many elite U‑14 soccer teams will compete in the first phase, and how many of them are from overseas cities? Include the total number and overseas count.
Twelve elite U‑14 soccer teams will compete in the first phase, with four of those teams coming from overseas cities, gathering at J‑Village in Fukushima Prefecture.
Which organization is responsible for organizing the new Tokyo International Youth Sports Tournament and what previous event did they host? Include organization name and past event name.
The Tokyo Sport Benefits Corporation organizes the new Tokyo International Youth Sports Tournament and previously hosted the Tokyo International Youth (U‑14) Football Tournament for players aged fourteen and under.
Which sports besides soccer are included in the 2026 Tokyo International Youth Sports Tournament, and are matches available for online viewing? Include sport list and streaming platform.
In addition to soccer, the tournament includes badminton, table tennis, volleyball, and softball, and all matches will be broadcast live on YouTube for free online viewing.
Who won the previous year’s championship in the U‑14 soccer competition, and what does the article encourage fans to do? Include champion name and suggestion.
Last year’s champion was the São Paulo team, and the article encourages fans to watch the fierce battles both at the J‑Village venue and via the live YouTube stream.