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 |
|
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 |
|
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
What organization has previously held the Tokyo International Youth U-14 Football Tournament?
The organization that previously held it is the Tokyo Sport Benefits Corporation.
Which sports are included in the new Tokyo International Youth Sports Tournament?
The sports included are soccer, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, and softball.
How many elite teams will participate in the soccer competition of the tournament?
A total of twelve elite teams, including four from overseas cities, will participate.
Where will the first phase of the soccer tournament be held in Fukushima Prefecture?
The first phase of the soccer competition will be held at the venue called J-Village.
Which team won the championship in the tournament that was held last year?
The team that won the championship in the tournament last year was São Paulo.