TOKYO, February 8, 2026 — The future of Japanese basketball is on display this February as the Infronia B.LEAGUE U18 INTERNATIONAL CUP 2026 tips off at the National Yoyogi Stadium Second Gymnasium in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. The tournament, running from February 10th to February 15th, aims to cultivate a new generation of world-class players through competitive matches and international exchange.
Rising Stars to Compete in Tokyo
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The tournament will feature youth teams from Japan, Australia, and Germany, providing a crucial platform for development.
- The Infronia B.LEAGUE U18 INTERNATIONAL CUP 2026 will be held from February 10th to 15th at the National Yoyogi Stadium Second Gymnasium.
- Teams from Australia (Victoria State Selection U18) and Germany (ALBA Berlin U18) will join top Japanese youth squads.
- The tournament includes a preliminary league followed by a final and ranking tournament.
- Matches will be streamed live on B.LEAGUE official YouTube.
- Hachioji Gakuen Hachioji High School, runners-up in the 2025 Inter-High tournament, will participate.
The competition will showcase a diverse range of talent, including teams from the Infronia B.LEAGUE U18 CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 – Nagoya Diamond Dolphins U18, Levanga Hokkaido U18, Sunrockers Shibuya U18, Osaka Evessa U18, and a B.LEAGUE U18 selection team. Australia’s Victoria State Selection U18, last year’s champions, return to defend their title, and they’ll be challenged by ALBA Berlin U18 from Germany.
Tournament Format and Schedule
The tournament will begin with a preliminary league from February 10th (Tuesday) to February 12th (Thursday), dividing teams into two groups of four. Following the preliminary round, a final tournament and ranking tournament will take place on February 14th (Saturday) and 15th (Sunday). A team exchange program is scheduled for February 13th (Friday) to foster camaraderie and cultural understanding.
What is the format of the Infronia B.LEAGUE U18 INTERNATIONAL CUP 2026? The tournament consists of a preliminary league with two groups, followed by a final and ranking tournament based on preliminary round results.
Preliminary League Schedule
Here’s a look at the opening matches:
| No | Match start time | group | Match card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9:30 | Group A | Osaka U18 vs Nagoya D U18 |
| 2 | 11:15 | Group B | SR Shibuya U18 vs Hokkaido U18 |
| 3 | 13:00 | Group A | B.LEAGUE U18 Selection vs Victoria State Selection U18 |
| 4 | 14:45 | Group B | Hachioji vs ALBA Berlin U18 |
February 11 (Wednesday)
| No | Match start time | group | Match card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9:30 | Group A | Nagoya D U18 vs B.LEAGUE U18 Selection |
| 6 | 11:15 | Group B | Hokkaido U18 vs Hachioji |
| 7 | 13:00 | Group A | Victoria State U18 vs Osaka U18 |
| 8 | 14:45 | Group B | ALBA Berlin U18 vs SR Shibuya U18 |
Thursday, February 12th
| No | Match start time | group | Match card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9:30 | Group A | Victoria State Selection U18 vs Nagoya D U18 |
| 10 | 11:15 | Group B | ALBA Berlin U18 vs Hokkaido U18 |
| 11 | 13:00 | Group A | B.LEAGUE U18 selection vs Osaka U18 |
| 12 | 14:45 | Group B | Hachioji vs SR Shibuya U18 |
February 14 (Saturday)
| No | Match start time | round | Match card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 9:30 | – | Group A 3rd place vs Group B 4th place |
| 14 | 11:15 | – | Group B 3rd place vs Group A 4th place |
| 15 | 13:00 | Semi-final | Group A 1st place vs Group B 2nd place |
| 16 | 14:45 | Semi-final | Group B 1st place vs Group A 2nd place |
February 15th (Sunday)
| No | Match start time | round |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 9:30 | 7th place deciding match |
| 18 | 11:15 | 5th place deciding match |
| 19 | 13:00 | 3rd place match |
| 20 | 14:45 | final |
Fans can follow all the action live on the B.LEAGUE official YouTube channel. A special website with more information is scheduled to launch in late January.
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