Urawa Reds will be holding a "Pokemon J.League Festival" at their match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on August 15th (Sat) [MATCH PARTNER: Polus Group].
On the day of Trial, the first 52,000 attendees will receive an EVO BAG (an environmentally friendly eco-bag) featuring Pikachu and the club's partner Pokémon, Incineroar, at the entrance gate.
*Excluding visitors who support the visiting team.

Furthermore, we are planning to sell original merchandise and hold events, and we will announce the details as soon as they are finalized.

Date
2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 2
August 15th (Sat) vs. Sanfrecce Hiroshima [MATCH PARTNER: Polus Group]
(Saitama Stadium 2002, 19:00 kickoff)

Regarding the collaboration between the J.League and Pokémon
To commemorate the opening of the "2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J.League" season on Friday, August 7, 2026, the J.League is collaborating with Pokémon, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, under the theme "EVOLUTION! ~The J.League is evolving.~" and will be holding "Pokémon J.League Festivals" at 60 clubs nationwide.

In celebration of the J.League's "evolution" due to the shift to an August season start, all 60 clubs will have 60 unique and "evolved" Pokémon as club partner Pokémon, who will liven things up through visitor gifts, original merchandise sales, and various events.



About the tie-up theme



About Club Partner Pokémon
Urawa Reds' club partner Pokémon has been decided as "Incineroar"! It will work together with league partner Pokémon "Pikachu" to make the collaboration even more exciting.



About visitor gifts

EVO BAG (Pokemon-themed eco-friendly shopping bag)
*The EVO BAG is not for sale.



Distribution quantity
First 52,000 units
*Excluding visitors who support the visiting team.

Distribution location
Each entrance gate

size
37cm (height) x 30cm (width) *excluding handles

Material
Made with 100% recycled polyester, 230T (GRS certified).

Environmentally conscious specifications of the EVO BAG
The J.League is taking action against climate change to protect the landscape in which football is played. As part of this effort, this product is made from 100% recycled polyester with environmentally friendly GRS certification.

What is GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification?
This is an international third-party certification program that certifies the recycled material content of a product and guarantees that its manufacturing and distribution processes are environmentally and socially responsible. It is the most widely used and strictly enforced certification program in the world.



About the Pokémon GO Special Event
A Pokémon GO event will be held at the stadium! Details will be announced as soon as they are finalized.



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Merchandise and other events
We are also planning original merchandise and events. We will announce details as soon as they are finalized.

J.League Special Website
You can see all 60 clubs' club partner Pokémon on the J.League special website.

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

About Pokémon's 30th Anniversary
Pokémon celebrated its 30th anniversary on February 27, 1996 (Tuesday), when "Pokémon Red and Green" were released. To help you enjoy this special year even more, 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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