Kirin Family Challenge Cup 2026 in Osaka

Through this event, it aims to create connections and bonds between people, and to bring smiles to Japan by enjoying the fun of soccer. The event will feature former SAMURAI BLUE (Japanese National Team) players Kaji Ryo and Kikuta Yoichiro, and former Nadeshiko Japan (Japanese Women's National Team) players Sawa Akira and Sakaguchi Yume as guests. By joining the guests in the same team, everyone can enjoy 'walking football' and create connections between people through the fun of soccer. The 'Kirin Family Challenge Cup' is a concept of 'a day when the family becomes a team' and has been held eight times nationwide since 2022. So far, about 2,600 people from 0 to 80 years old have participated, and people of all ages have enjoyed playing with their families and friends, creating many smiles in the venue. It is planned to continue holding events in various parts of Japan. Kirin has been supporting the Japanese national team for about half a century since 1978, and has been the Official Top Partner of the Japan Football Association since January 2023, supporting all categories including 'SAMURAI BLUE (Japanese National Team)', 'Nadeshiko Japan (Japanese Women's National Team)', 'Underage Japanese National Teams', 'Futsal Japanese National Team', 'Beach Soccer Japanese National Team', 'e-Soccer Japanese National Team', and 'Disability Soccer Japanese National Team'. In addition, by supporting all JFA's activities such as next generation development, Kirin aims to support the health of people's minds and bodies, and to realize a society where people can connect with each other. Kirin Group contributes to the realization of a rich society by creating things that look at nature and people, and by spreading new joy of 'food and health'. Event Overview Name <JFA x Kirin> Kirin Family Challenge Cup 2026 in Osaka Host Japan Football Association, Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd. Management Osaka Prefectural Football Association Location J-GREEN Saka S5 Natural Grass Field (145, Takahama-cho, Saka City, Osaka Prefecture) - Please use public transportation when visiting. Date November 1, 2026 Check-in 12:00-12:50 Event time 13:00-16:00 - Proceeds in case of light rain. - In case of bad weather, it will be held in the covered football field inside the venue. Content 5-a-side 'walking football' without a goalkeeper (JFA recommended rules). About 4 matches per team. Target Teams consisting of single or multiple families who have been selected by a lottery. The match is played by 5 players per team, but at least one person from each of the following categories must be on the pitch at all times: ① elementary school students or younger ② male over 20 years old ③ female over 20 years old. Number of teams 32 teams Guests Former SAMURAI BLUE (Japanese National Team) players Kaji Ryo and Kikuta Yoichiro Former Nadeshiko Japan (Japanese Women's National Team) players Sawa Akira and Sakaguchi Yume Participation Fee Free How to Apply Apply as a team of 5 to 10 people, consisting of single or multiple families or their friends. The team representative must apply via the following pre-application form. If the number of applications exceeds the number of teams (32 teams), the selected teams will be decided through a strict lottery. Only those who have applied will be allowed into the venue. Those who wish to support should also apply as team members. [Application Form] https://forms.office.com/r/d0VYhtACyX Application Start Date July 28, 2026 (Tuesday) 11:00 Application Deadline August 20, 2026 (Thursday) 12:00 - Selected teams will be contacted around August 28, 2026.