Renewal of Naming Rights Contract for "Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma"

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

Under this agreement, the facility will continue to be known as "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 Japan Association of Athletics Federations Class 1 certified athletics stadium equipped with an all-weather track, and it also serves as the home stadium for J.League team Thespakusatsu Gunma. In 2028, it will celebrate its 20th anniversary since its naming, and it is scheduled to be used as the athletics venue for the "83rd National Sports Festival (Yukemuri Kokusupo Gunma 2029)" to be held in 2029, attracting nationwide attention.

Shoda Shoyu will continue to value its connection with the local community and contribute to society 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 Shikishima-cho, Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture

Main Uses: Athletics, Soccer (Thespakusatsu 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 (illumination 1500lx or more), training room, meeting rooms, shower rooms, indoor practice area, free Wi-Fi