To commemorate the kickoff of the 2026 / 27 Meiji Yasuda J.League on Friday, August 7, 2026, the J.League is partnering with Pokémon under the theme "EVOLUTION! ~The J.League Evolves.~"
The "Pokémon J.League Festival" will take place at 60 clubs in Japan.
J.League And Pokémon Team Up! 60 Club Partner Pokémon To Hype Up The Pokémon J.League Festival
8月7日（金）から「ポケモンＪリーグフェス」が開催！
Ｊリーグ全60クラブと、「進化する」をテーマにしたさまざまな企画が実施されるよ。
くわしくはこちら！https://t.co/9tky4MvomB #ポケモンJリーグ pic.twitter.com/khgZCepx6G— ポケモン公式 (@Pokemon_cojp) July 6, 2026
The league officially announced a tie-up between the J.League and Pokémon!
The "Pokémon J.League Festival" will take place at 60 clubs across the country.
The collaboration features the theme "EVOLUTION! ~The J.League Evolves.~"
60 unique "evolved" Pokémon will become Club Partner Pokémon, hyping up the event with visitor giveaways and items!
All 60 Club Partner Pokémon! Which Pokémon Is Partnered With Your Favorite Team...?
J.League Official WebsiteIn this collaboration, alongside Pikachu, a different evolved Pokémon will appear at each of the 60 clubs as a Club Partner Pokémon!
| Club Partner Pokémon List | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Club Name | Club Partner Pokémon |
| J2 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | Noctowl |
| J2 | Vanraure Hachinohe | Malamar |
| J2 | Vegalta Sendai | Braviary |
| J2 | Blaublitz Akita | Kingdra |
| J2 | Montedio Yamagata | Beartic |
| J3 | Fukushima United FC | Blaziken |
| J2 | Iwaki FC | Aurorus |
| J1 | Kashima Antlers | Charizard |
| J1 | Mito HollyHock | Salamence |
| J3 | Tochigi SC | Infernape |
| J2 | Tochigi City | Sirfetch'd |
| J3 | Thespa Gunma | Pangoro |
| J1 | Urawa Reds | Incineroar |
| J2 | RB Omiya Ardija | Emboar |
| J1 | JEF United Chiba | Boltund |
| J1 | Kashiwa Reysol | Heliolisk |
| J1 | FC Tokyo | Ceruledge |
| J1 | Tokyo Verdy | Decidueye |
| J1 | FC Machida Zelvia | Greninja |
| J1 | Kawasaki Frontale | Palafin (Hero Form) |
| J1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | Azumarill |
| J2 | Yokohama FC | Clefable |
| J2 | Shonan Bellmare | Empoleon |
| J3 | SC Sagamihara | Ferrothorn |
| J2 | Ventforet Kofu | Mightyena |
| J3 | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | Tyranitar |
| J3 | AC Nagano Parceiro | Hydrapple |
| J2 | Albirex Niigata | Swanna |
| J2 | Kataller Toyama | Gogoat |
| J3 | Zweigen Kanazawa | Staraptor |
| J1 | Shimizu S-Pulse | Pawmot |
| J2 | Jubilo Iwata | Altaria |
| J2 | Fujieda MYFC | Nidoking |
| J1 | Nagoya Grampus | Typhlosion |
| J3 | FC Gifu | Meganium |
| J3 | Reilac Shiga FC | Whiscash |
| J1 | Kyoto Sanga F.C. | Gengar |
| J1 | Gamba Osaka | Luxray |
| J1 | Cerezo Osaka | Cherrim (Sunshine Form) |
| J3 | FC Osaka | Primarina |
| J1 | Vissel Kobe | Houndoom |
| J3 | Nara Club | Sawsbuck (Autumn Form) |
| J3 | Gainare Tottori | Gallade |
| J1 | Fagiano Okayama | Unfezant (Male) |
| J1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Ursaluna |
| J3 | Renofa Yamaguchi FC | Pyroar (Male) |
| J3 | Kamatamare Sanuki | Tangrowth |
| J2 | Tokushima Vortis | Poliwrath |
| J3 | Ehime FC | Talonflame |
| J2 | FC Imabari | Wailord |
| J3 | Kochi United SC | Mabosstiff |
| J1 | Avispa Fukuoka | Beedrill |
| J3 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | Sunflora |
| J2 | Sagan Tosu | Porygon-Z |
| J1 | V-Varen Nagasaki | Swampert |
| J3 | Roasso Kumamoto | Rapidash |
| J2 | Oita Trinita | Blastoise |
| J2 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | Granbull |
| J3 | Kagoshima United FC | Camerupt |
| J3 | FC Ryukyu | Mantine |
Giveaways For 1 Million Total Visitors! Eco Bags Featuring Club Partner Pokémon Designs
J.League Official WebsiteAt designated home games for each club held from the J.League kickoff through September, a total of 1 million visitors will receive an "EVOLUTION!-themed Eco-Friendly Tote Bag (EVO BAG)" featuring Pikachu and the Club Partner Pokémon!
Eco Bag Concept Images
J.League Official Website
J.League Official Website
- Size: H 37 cm × W 30 cm (Excluding handles)
- Material: 100% Recycled Polyester, 230T used (GRS Certified)
Coming To Stadiums! Pokémon GO Special Events
J.League Official WebsiteThe league has also confirmed that Pokémon GO events will take place at each club's stadium!
Stay tuned for further details.
Pokémon J.League Festival Starts August 8! Let's Cheer On The Matches Together With Pokémon
Club Partner Pokémon will hype up the "Pokémon J.League Festival" with giveaways and items.
The league will designate seven of these matches as "Pokémon J.League Special Fests," featuring special performances including appearances by Pikachu and the Striker Pokémon, Cinderace!
Pokémon J.League Special Fest Schedule
| Pokémon J.League Special Fest Schedule | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament | 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 | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Matchday 5 | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Nagoya Grampus | EDION PEACE WING HIROSHIMA |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Yokohama FC | Matchday 2 | Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Jubilo Iwata | MUFG National Stadium |
Pokémon J.League Festival Schedule
| Pokémon J.League Festival Schedule | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament | Club Name | Matchday | Date | Kickoff Time | Opponent | Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Kashima Antlers | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Nagoya Grampus | Melsta Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Mito HollyHock | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Gamba Osaka | Mitoshin Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Urawa Reds | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | JEF United Chiba | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | FC Machida Zelvia | Fukuari |
| 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 Stadium |
| 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 | Iaisat Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Kyoto Sanga F.C. | Matchday 3 | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Mito HollyHock | Sanga Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Cerezo Osaka | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Fagiano Okayama | Hanasaka Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J1 | Vissel Kobe | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | FC Tokyo | Noevir Stadium |
| 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 | Best Denki 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 | Premist Dome |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Vanraure Hachinohe | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Kataller Toyama | Prifoods Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Vegalta Sendai | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Oita Trinita | Yurtec Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Blaublitz Akita | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Kataller Toyama | Soyu Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Montedio Yamagata | Matchday 3 | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Yokohama FC | ND Soft Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Iwaki FC | Matchday 1 | Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 6:00 PM | FC Imabari | Hawaiians Stadium |
| 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 | NACK5 Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Shonan Bellmare | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Montedio Yamagata | Lemon Gas Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Ventforet Kofu | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | JIT Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Albirex Niigata | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | Denka Big Swan Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Kataller Toyama | Matchday 3 | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 6:30 PM | FC Imabari | Toyama Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Jubilo Iwata | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Blaublitz Akita | Yamaha Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Fujieda MYFC | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 6:30 PM | Vegalta Sendai | Fujieda Soccer Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Tokushima Vortis | Matchday 2 | Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Sagan Tosu | Naruto Otsuka Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | FC Imabari | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | RB Omiya Ardija | Asisato Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Sagan Tosu | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Ventforet Kofu | Ekimae Real Estate Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Oita Trinita | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Shonan Bellmare | Kurado Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J2 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Yokohama FC | Ichigo Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Fukushima United FC | Matchday 4 | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Nara Club | Toho Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Tochigi SC | Matchday 1 | Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Zweigen Kanazawa | Kanseki Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Thespa Gunma | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | SC Sagamihara | Shoda Shoyu Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | SC Sagamihara | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Roasso Kumamoto | Gion Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | Matchday 3 | Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Ehime FC | Sunpro Alwin |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | AC Nagano Parceiro | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Renofa Yamaguchi FC | Nagano U Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Zweigen Kanazawa | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Fukushima United FC | Ishikawa Kanazawa Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | FC Gifu | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Kochi United SC | Himaraya Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Reilac 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 Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Nara Club | Matchday 2 | Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Kargoshima United FC | Rohto Field |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Gainare Tottori | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | FC Osaka | Axis Bird Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Renofa Yamaguchi FC | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | FC Ryukyu | Mirasta Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Kamatamare Sanuki | Matchday 4 | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Kagoshima United FC | Megusta Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Ehime FC | Matchday 2 | Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Gainare Tottori | Ningineer Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Kochi United SC | Matchday 3 | Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Kamatamare Sanuki | Giken Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Kamatamare Sanuki | Mikuni World Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Roasso Kumamoto | Matchday 2 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Tochigi SC | Egao Kenko Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | Kagoshima United FC | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Thespa Gunma | Shiranami Stadium |
| Meiji Yasuda J3 | FC Ryukyu | Matchday 1 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Giravanz Kitakyushu | Okinawa Prefectural Stadium |
Enjoy thrilling soccer matches this summer at the "Pokémon J.League Festival"!
Check out the "Pokémon J.League Festival" Special Website for more details.
Ｊリーグは、進化する。
全国60クラブで「ポケモンＪリーグフェス」開催決定✨
来場者100万人にポケモンのエコバッグ（EVO BAG）をプレゼント❗️詳しくはこちら⏬https://t.co/NSQ2u39fBj#ポケモンJリーグ pic.twitter.com/0DyxeiRTRY
— Ｊリーグ（日本プロサッカーリーグ） (@J_League) July 6, 2026
