To commemorate the start of the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J.League, which kicks off on Friday, August 7, 2026, the J.League is partnering with Pokémon under the theme “EVOLUTION! ~The J.League Evolves~.”
" Pokémon J.League Fests " will be held at 60 clubs nationwide.
The J.League and Pokémon Team Up! 60 Club Partner Pokémon Will Liven Up the “Pokémon J.League Fest”
The J.League and Pokémon have announced a collaboration!
" Pokémon J.League Fests " will be held at 60 clubs nationwide.
The collaboration theme is “EVOLUTION! ~The J.League Evolves.~ ”
Sixty unique “evolved” Pokémon will serve as club partner Pokémon, livening up the events with gifts for attendees and merchandise!
All 60 Club Partner Pokémon! Which Pokémon represents your favorite team...?
In this collaboration, alongside Pikachu, a different evolved Pokémon will appear as a club partner Pokémon for each of the 60 clubs!
| List of Club Partner Pokémon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Club Name | Club Partner Pokémon |
| J2 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | Yorunozuku |
| J2 | Vanraure Hachinohe | Karamaneiro |
| J2 | M. Bison Ruta Sendai | Wargle |
| J2 | Blau-Blitz Akita | Kingdra |
| J2 | Montedio Yamagata | Tsunbear |
| J3 | Fukushima United FC | Bashamo |
| J2 | Iwaki FC | Amaruga |
| J1 | Kashima Antlers | Charizard |
| J1 | Mito HollyHock | Bomanba |
| J3 | Tochigi SC | Goukazaru |
| J2 | Tochigi City | Negigaknight |
| J3 | Zaspa Gunma | Goronda |
| J1 | Urawa Reds | Gaogaen |
| J2 | RB Omiya Ardija | Embouo |
| J1 | JEF United Chiba | Pulse One |
| J1 | Kashiwa Reysol | Elezard |
| J1 | FC Tokyo | Soublaze |
| J1 | Tokyo Verdy | Junaiper |
| J1 | FC Machida Zelvia | Gekkouga |
| J1 | Kawasaki Frontale | Dolphin Man (Mighty Form) |
| J1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | Marill |
| J2 | Yokohama FC | Pixie |
| J2 | Shonan Bellmare | Empelt |
| J3 | SC Sagamihara | Natray |
| J2 | Ventforet Kofu | Graena |
| J3 | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | Bungiras |
| J3 | AC Nagano Parceiro | Kamitsurochi |
| J2 | Albirex Niigata | Swanna |
| J2 | Kataller Toyama | Gogo-to |
| J3 | Zweigen Kanazawa | Mukuhawk |
| J1 | Shimizu S-Pulse | Permott |
| J2 | Jubilo Iwata | Chiltaris |
| J2 | Fujieda MYFC | Nidoking |
| J1 | Nagoya Grampus | Bakuhoon |
| J3 | FC Gifu | Meganium |
| J3 | Lilac Shiga FC | Namazun |
| J1 | Kyoto Sanga F.C. | Gengar |
| J1 | Gamba Osaka | Rentler |
| J1 | Cerezo Osaka | Cherim (Positive Form) |
| J3 | FC Osaka | Asirene |
| J1 | Vissel Kobe | Helgar |
| J3 | Nara Club | Mebukijika (Autumn Form) |
| J3 | Gainare Tottori | El Raid |
| J1 | Fagiano Okayama | Kenhorou (Male Form) |
| J1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Gachiguma |
| J3 | Renofa Yamaguchi FC | Kaengishi (Male Form) |
| J3 | Kamata Mare Sanuki | Mojambo |
| J2 | Tokushima Vortis | Nyoro-bon |
| J3 | Ehime FC | Fire Arrow |
| J2 | FC Imabari | Hoel-O |
| J3 | Kochi United SC | Mafitif |
| J1 | Avispa Fukuoka | Spier |
| J3 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | Kimawari |
| J2 | Sagan Tosu | Polygon Z |
| J1 | V-Faren Nagasaki | Lagrange |
| J3 | Roasso Kumamoto | Gallop |
| J2 | Oita Trinita | Kamex |
| J2 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | Granblue |
| J3 | Kagoshima United FC | Bakuda |
| J3 | FC Ryukyu | Mantine |
A gift for the 1 millionth visitor! An eco-bag featuring designs of the club’s partner Pokémon
From the start of the J.League season through September, “EVOLUTION!”-themed eco-friendly tote bags (EVO BAGs) featuring Pikachu and each club’s partner Pokémon will be given away to a total of 1 million attendees at eligible home games held by each club!
Eco-Bag Image Gallery
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- Size: 37 cm (H) × 30 cm (W) *Excluding handles
- Material: 100% recycled polyester, 230T (GRS certified)
Coming soon to the stadium! "Pokémon GO" Special Event
It has also been confirmed that "Pokémon GO" events will be held at each club's stadium!
Please stay tuned for further details.
The “Pokémon J.League Fest” starts on August 8! Let’s cheer on the matches alongside Pokémon!
The “Pokémon J.League Fest” will feature club partner Pokémon livening up the atmosphere with giveaways and merchandise.
Seven of these matches will be “Pokémon J.League Special Fests,” featuring special performances such as appearances by Pikachu and the striker Pokémon, Ace Burn!
List of "Pokémon J.League Special Fest" Dates
| List of "Pokémon J.League Special Fest" Dates | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Name | Club Name | Matchday | Date | Kickoff Time | Opponent | Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | FC Tokyo | Matchday 3 | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7:30 PM | JEF United Chiba | MUFG National Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Tokyo Verdy | Matchday 2 | Friday, August 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Kashiwa Reysol | MUFG National Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | FC Machida Zelvia | Matchday 3 | Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Urawa Reds | MUFG National Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Nagoya Grampus | Matchday 4 | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Fagiano Okayama | Toyota Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Gamba Osaka | Matchday 7 | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM | FC Tokyo | Panasta |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Matchday 5 | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Nagoya Grampus | E-Peace |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Yokohama FC | Matchday 2 | Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Jubilo Iwata | MUFG National Stadium |
List of Pokémon J.League Fest Dates
| List of Pokémon J.League Fest Dates | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Name | Club Name | Matchday | Date | Kickoff Time | Opponent | Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Kashima Antlers | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Nagoya Grampus | Merusta |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Mito HollyHock | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Gamba Osaka | Mito Shin-Su |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Urawa Reds | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Saitama |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | JEF United Chiba | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | FC Machida Zelvia | Fukari |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Kashiwa Reysol | Matchday 3 | Friday, August 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM | V-Varen Nagasaki | Sankyo F Kashiwa |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Kawasaki Frontale | Matchday 4 | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 7:00 PM | JEF United Chiba | U Todoroki |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | Matchday 3 | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Vissel Kobe | Nissan Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Shimizu S-Pulse | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Yokohama F. Marinos | Aista |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Kyoto Sanga F.C. | Matchday 3 | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Mito HollyHock | Sanga S |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Cerezo Osaka | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Fagiano Okayama | Hanasaka |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Vissel Kobe | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | FC Tokyo | Noesta |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Fagiano Okayama | Matchday 3 | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Tokyo Verdy | JFE Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Avispa Fukuoka | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Vissel Kobe | Vissel Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | V-Varen Nagasaki | Matchday 5 | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Gamba Osaka | Peace Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | Matchday 3 | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 2:00 PM | RB Omiya Ardija | Pred |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Vanraure Hachinohe | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Katarre Toyama | Plasta |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | M. Bison Ruta Sendai | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Oita Trinita | Yua Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Blau-Blitz Akita | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Katarre Toyama | Soyusta |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Montedio Yamagata | Matchday 3 | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Yokohama FC | ND Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Iwaki FC | Matchday 1 | Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 6:00 PM | FC Imabari | Hawasta |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Tochigi City | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Vanraure Hachinohe | CFS |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | RB Omiya Ardija | Matchday 4 | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Shonan Bellmare | NACK |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Shonan Bellmare | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Montedio Yamagata | Lemon S |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Ventforet Kofu | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Tegubajaro Miyazaki | JIT |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Albirex Niigata | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | Denka Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Kataller Toyama | Matchday 3 | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 6:30 PM | FC Imabari | Toyama |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Jubilo Iwata | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Blau-Blitz Akita | Yamaha |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Fujieda MY FC | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 6:30 PM | M. Bison Ruta Sendai | Fujieda Sa |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Tokushima Vortis | Matchday 2 | Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Sagan Tosu | Naruto Otsuka |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | FC Imabari | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | RB Omiya Ardija | Asi Sato |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Sagan Tosu | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Ventforet Kofu | Eki Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Oita Trinita | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Shonan Bellmare | Klad |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Yokohama FC | Ichigo |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Fukushima United FC | Matchday 4 | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Nara Club | Tou Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Tochigi SC | Matchday 1 | Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Zweigen Kanazawa | Kanseki |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Zasuba Gunma | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | SC Sagamihara | Shoda Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | SC Sagamihara | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Roasso Kumamoto | Gions |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | Matchday 3 | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Ehime FC | Sun-Al |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | AC Nagano Parceiro | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Renofa Yamaguchi FC | Nagano U |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Zweigen Kanazawa | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Fukushima United FC | Western Ishikawa |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | FC Gifu | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Kochi United SC | Himasta |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Lilac Shiga FC | Matchday 1 | Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 6:30 PM | FC Gifu | Hato Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | FC Osaka | Matchday 2 | Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM | AC Nagano Parceiro | Hanazono |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Nara Club | Matchday 2 | Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Kagoshima United FC | Rohto F |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Gainare Tottori | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | FC Osaka | Axis |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Renofa Yamaguchi FC | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | FC Ryukyu | Mira Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Kamata Mare Sanuki | Matchday 4 | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Kagoshima United FC | Megusta |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Ehime FC | Matchday 2 | Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Gainare Tottori | Ninstad |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Kochi United SC | Matchday 3 | Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Kamata Mare Sanuki | Gikens |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Kamata Mare Sanuki | Mikusta |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Roasso Kumamoto | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Tochigi SC | Egao S |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Kagoshima United FC | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Zaspa Gunma | Shiranami Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | FC Ryukyu | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Giravanz Kitakyushu | Okinawa Prefectural Stadium |
Why not enjoy some exciting soccer matches this summer at the "Pokémon J.League Fest"?
Check out the "Pokémon J.League Fest" special website for more details!