Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma Naming Rights Agreement Renewed

Shoda Shoyu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture, President: Takashi Shoda) has signed a new five-year naming rights agreement with Gunma Prefecture for the Gunma Prefectural Shikishima Park Athletics Stadium (Location: Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture), effective from April 1, 2026.

Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma

Under this contract, the facility's nickname will continue to be "Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma" (English notation: SHODA SHOYU STADIUM GUNMA), with the contract period running from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.

"Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma" is a Class 1 certified athletics stadium by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations, equipped with an all-weather track, and also serves as the home stadium for the J.League team Thespa Gunma. The stadium will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its naming in 2028 and is scheduled to be the venue for track and field events at the 83rd National Sports Festival ("Yukemuri Kokusupo Gunma 2029") in 2029, expecting to draw nationwide attention.

Shoda Shoyu will continue to cherish its connection with the local community and persist in its social contributions through sports.

【Contract Overview】

Contract Period: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2031 (5 years)

Nickname: Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma (no change)

【Facility Overview】

Name: Gunma Prefectural Shikishima Park Athletics Stadium

Location: 66 Shikishimacho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture

Main Uses: Athletics, Soccer (Thespa Gunma home stadium), etc.

Capacity: Approximately 20,500 people

Main Facilities: All-weather 400m x 9-lane track, natural grass field, large video screen, LED lighting towers (illuminance 1500lx or higher), training room, conference rooms, shower rooms, indoor practice area, free Wi-Fi