Lineup of Athletes for 'MURASAKI SHONAN OPEN 2026' Announced! World-Class Surfers, Skaters, and BMX Riders Unite in Shonan!

The Shonan Open Executive Committee is proud to announce the 'MURASAKI SHONAN OPEN 2026,' a cross-cultural beach festival celebrating action sports, to be held from Saturday, July 18 to Monday, July 20, 2026 (a national holiday), at Kugenuma Beach in Fujisawa City—the birthplace of Japanese surfing and one of Japan’s premier beach resorts.

The beach area will be open for three days from July 18 (Sat) to July 20 (Mon, holiday), while the park area will operate for two days from July 19 (Sun) to July 20 (Mon, holiday).

Attendees will experience world-class performances in Olympic disciplines such as surfing, skateboarding, BMX, and breaking, up close and personal. The event will also feature experiential zones where visitors can try skateboarding, BMX, and running bikes, a food area showcasing Shonan’s vibrant culinary culture, and numerous booths from sponsors.

Today, we unveil the full lineup of star athletes competing on the global stage at the Olympics and X Games!

Additionally, free live streaming of the park area events will be available on 'GAORA On Demand.' Experience the thrilling performances by Japan’s top riders and world-class athletes, along with the unique energy and excitement of Shonan—live from the venue or from anywhere across the country.

Please note: Athlete participation is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

The venue will also host a wide variety of popular food trucks from the Shonan area, offering diverse and delicious cuisine. In the open, beachside atmosphere, guests can enjoy everything from local specialties to trendy gourmet dishes, adding authentic 'Shonan flavor' to their event experience.

This summer, the 'hottest Shonan in history' begins. Be sure to check the official website and social media for the latest updates.

Skateboarding / ONE SHOT KING supported by Dai-ichi Life

A completely original park contest produced by Sakura Johai, gold medalist in women’s park skateboarding at the Tokyo Olympics (Dai-ichi Life). The invited athletes include Yuki Nagahara, winner of the 2025 Men’s Park National Championship, Minaya Inomata, silver medalist at X Games Chiba 2026, and rising star Yuki Nishikawa, bronze medalist at X Games. On the women’s side, Sakura Johai herself, the event’s producer, will finally compete! Top female park riders leading Japan’s next generation, including Rui Sugahara and Akari Satake, will also join the lineup.

Event Dates: [Preliminaries] July 19 (Sun) [Finals] July 20 (Mon, holiday)

Men’s Park: Stephen Pinero, Minaya Inomata, Taiyo Amano, Kai Tokuda, Yuki Nagahara, Ruku Inui, Yuki Nishikawa, Eita Noshi, Zhiyan Fellows

Women’s Park: Sakura Johai, Akari Satake, Sorami Wakamoto, Noka Ogawa, Soma Noshi, Yuzuki Mizote, Rui Sugahara, Mei Sugahara

Skateboarding / Rock Away

A fully invitation-only street skateboarding contest produced by Chatty Chatty, a leading skate crew from Shonan. The event brings together a diverse group of skaters, including underground legends rarely seen at regular competitions. World No. 1 in rankings and Tokyo Olympian Kōryū Shiraishi will compete, alongside top domestic talent Taiki Ikeda. On the women’s side, Tokyo bronze medalist and X Games Chiba 2026 silver medalist Funa Nakayama, and Nana Ōnishi, a designated national team member active at the top domestic level, will join. Japan’s top female street skaters will deliver world-class tricks and electrify the crowd.

Event Dates: [Women] July 19 (Sun) [Men] July 20 (Mon, holiday)

Men’s Street: Taiki Ikeda, Iku Fudeta, Junnosuke Yonezaka, Junya Saegusa, Kenta Okuno, Koki Arima, Keiki Nozaki, Reo Oba, Rio Sawada, Rukiku Shimojō, Ryo Segiri, Kōryū Shiraishi, Reiya Imamura, Wakyō Sakamoto, Ayumu Yamazoe, Yusaku Ishikawa, Zenji Ninomiya, Hiroyuki Matsuo

Women’s Street: Nongaka Fujisawa, Aoi Ishimaru, Nana Ōnishi, Moe Oze, Sakiko Tada, Airu Watabiki, Nikki Akiyama, Ai Ikawa, Aoi Uemura, Ria Tanno, Kikan Kuroda, Kazuaki Nagahama, Miku Akimoto, Funa Nakayama, Nigoku Sugimoto, Kokona Sasaki, Shinon Nishimura, Ren Matsukawa

BMX / Make on the Spot powered by ARK LEAGUE

A BMX street contest produced by Ryumon Nakamura, a world-renowned BMX rider. Elite riders will gather for a true BMX battle testing split-second decision-making, refined skills, and competitive spirit. In BMX Freestyle Park, Ryumon Nakamura—Olympian at both Tokyo and Paris Games—will compete alongside top domestic rider Jōji Mizogaki. Expect high-octane performances from the world’s best.

Event Date: [Men’s Final] July 19 (Sun)

Men’s BMX Street: Ryumon Nakamura, Shunkai Matsumoto, Seio Takagi, Shōki Terabayashi, Daiki Okamoto, Sosuke Hayata, Takato Ueda, Jōji Mizogaki

Surfing / TOP of TOP SURFING Supported by Corona Cero

A fully invitation-only surf battle produced by Kohei Kume, a pro surfer from Shonan and popular YouTuber of the channel 'KumeBro’s.' In shortboard, Paris Olympian Reio Inaba, along with top domestic surfers Jo Amuro and Hito Arai, will compete. They will deliver high-level, world-class riding.

Event Dates: July 19 (Sun) – July 20 (Mon, holiday)

Shortboard: Daiki Tanaka, Saki Sato, Hito Arai, Jin Suzuki, Jo Amuro, Kairi Kojima, Kaito Ohashi, Naoki Kobayashi, Ren Okano, Reio Inaba, Rui Horikoshi, Ryōta Matsushita, Sosuke Kawatani, Sentaro Sakai, Shōhei Kato, Sōma Hirahara, Takakumi Nakamura, Taito Takai

Surfing / LONGBOARD STYLE JAM

Produced by Kenji Miyauchi, a former Japanese champion representing Shonan, and Nobuhiro Oto, a stylish surfer from Chiba. This style-focused 'single-fin only' contest, led by two pioneers of Japan’s longboard scene, returns to Kugenuma Beach. Top riders like Kai Hamase and Yuki Nakayama will compete, showcasing stability and expressive flair.

Event Date: July 18 (Sat)

PRO SESSION: Kai Hamase, Shōta Masuyama, Yuki Nakayama, Kainosuke Koguma, Akira Hori, Shōhei Akimoto, Taiki Mori, Tsuyoshi Suzuki, Noa Ishii, Ryo Tanuma, Nobuhiro Oto, Yūta Setozume

SPECIAL SESSION: Kenji Miyauchi, Seitarō Nakamura, Shinsuke Enomoto, Yasu Yoshida, Shinto Jō, Yūsuke Tanaka, Kazato Sanada, Hisamoto Saito

JAPAN ACTION SPORTS AWARDS NEXT GENERATION

The 'JAPAN ACTION SPORTS AWARDS NEXT GENERATION,' an award spotlighting young talents shaping the future of action sports, will be held at MURASAKI SHONAN OPEN 2026! In 2026, this award celebrates its 5th edition.