August 16 (Sun) "Pokémon J.League Special Fest" to be Held at Jubilo Iwata Match!

Yokohama FC will hold the "Pokémon J.League Special Fest" on the occasion of the match against Jubilo Iwata on August 16 (Sun).

On the day of the match, we will present an EVO BAG (environmentally friendly eco-bag) designed with Pikachu and club partner Pokémon "Clefairy" to the first 50,000 visitors at the entrance gates (excluding the visitor seats, for ticket holders only).

In addition, original merchandise sales and events are planned, and details will be announced as they are decided.

Event Outline

Target Match

August 16 (Sun), 6:00 PM Kickoff 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J2 League, Matchday 2 v.s. Jubilo Iwata

Venue

MUFG Stadium (National Stadium) 10-1 Kasumigaoka-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0013

About the J.League and Pokémon Collaboration

To commemorate the start of the "2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J.League" on Friday, August 7, 2026, the J.League is collaborating with Pokémon, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, under the theme "EVOLUTION! ~J.League Evolves.~" and will hold "Pokémon J.League Fest" at 60 clubs nationwide.

In conjunction with the J.League's "evolution" due to the season transition to an August start, 60 unique "evolved" Pokémon will serve as club partner Pokémon for all 60 clubs, livening up the events through visitor gifts, original merchandise sales, and various events.

About the Collaboration Theme

About Club Partner Pokémon

Yokohama FC's club partner Pokémon has been decided as "Clefairy"! We will liven up the collaboration along with the league partner Pokémon "Pikachu".

About Visitor Gifts

EVO BAG (Pokémon's environmentally friendly eco-bag) *The EVO BAG is not for sale.

Quantity: 50,000 units ■Distribution Method: First-come, first-served

Distribution Conditions: Those who have a match ticket for the day *One bag will be given to each person holding one match ticket for the day.

Distribution Locations: Each entrance gate *Distribution will not be conducted at Gate D. Furthermore, distribution will not be conducted at other gates for those wearing away team merchandise.

- Size: 37 cm (height) x 30 cm (width) *excluding handles - Material: 100% recycled polyester 230T (GRS certified) - Specifications of the environmentally friendly EVO BAG J.League is taking action against climate change to protect the scenery where soccer is played. As part of this initiative, this product is made from 100% GRS-certified recycled polyester, which is environmentally friendly.

*What is GRS (Global Recycled Standard) Certification?

It is an international third-party certification program that certifies the content of recycled materials in a product and guarantees that its manufacturing and distribution processes are environmentally and socially considerate. It is the most widely used and strictly enforced standard globally.

About "Pokémon GO" Special Event

A "Pokémon GO" event will be held at the stadium! Details will be announced as soon as they are decided.

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Merchandise and Other Events

Original merchandise and events are also planned. Details will be announced as they are decided.

J.League Special Website

You can view the club partner Pokémon for all 60 clubs on the J.League special website.

https://www.jleague.jp/special/pokemon/

About Pokémon's 30th Anniversary

Pokémon celebrated its 30th anniversary since the release of "Pokémon Red and Green" on February 27, 1996 (Tuesday). To make this special year even more enjoyable, we are developing various projects based on selected themes. Please enjoy Pokémon's 30th anniversary.

https://www.pokemon.co.jp/30th/

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