national High School Rugby Tournament Set to Kick Off in Osaka This December
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The highly anticipated 105th National High School rugby Football Tournament, alongside the Reiwa 7th Annual National High school Joint Sports Competition, is scheduled to take place from December 27, 2025, to January 7, 2026, at the Higashiosaka City hanazono Rugby Field and Hanazono Central Park Multipurpose ball Game Square. The event promises a showcase of emerging rugby talent and spirited competition.
A Legacy of Athletic Excellence
The tournament, sponsored by the National High School Athletic Federation, the Japan Rugby Football association, Osaka Prefecture, the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education, and the Mainichi Shimbun, represents a cornerstone of Japanese high school athletics.Additional sponsorship comes from the Sports Agency, Sports Association, Higashiosaka City, and NHK, with Kobe Steel Group serving as a special sponsor.Daily broadcast coverage will further amplify the reach of this prestigious event.
Tournament Schedule and Venues
The competition will unfold across multiple stages, begining with the 1st round, 2nd round, 3rd round, semifinals, and finals, held on December 27, 28, 30, 2025, and January 1, 5, and 7, 2026. The quarterfinals will be contested on January 3, 2026. All matches, except the quarterfinals, will be played at the Higashiosaka City Hanazono Rugby Stadium and Hanazono Central Park Multipurpose Ball Game Square. The quarterfinals will be exclusively held at the Higashiosaka City Hanazono Rugby Stadium.
Accessibility and Ticketing Details
Organizers are committed to inclusivity, with provisions made for attendees of all abilities. “Preschoolers are allowed to enter”)-according to event guidelines, with accommodations for young children, including free lap viewing with the purchase of a ticket for a “reserved seat for high school students and under.” Moreover, up to one caregiver can accompany a ticket holder into the wheelchair area, and dedicated wheelchair seating is available – strictly reserved for those who require it.
Tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10:00 AM on Sunday, December 7, 2025, through a variety of channels, including:
- Ticket Pia (P code 597-612) via multi-copy machines inside 7-Eleven stores.
- Lawson Ticket (L code 57164) via Loppi machines inside Lawson and Lawson Ministop locations. seat selection will be available beginning at 0:00 the day following the initial sales launch.
- E+ via multi-copy machines inside FamilyMart stores.
- Ticket RUGBY.
- CN Play Guide (unreserved seats only) at FamilyMart stores.
- Seven Ticket (unreserved seats only) via multi-copy machines at 7-Eleven stores.
Event organizers note that tickets are date-specific and non-refundable. Sales will conclude once the allocated ticket quota is reached, and main central reserved seats must be purchased in advance. Attendees are reminded to retain their ticket stubs for re-entry.
importent Reminders for Attendees
A senior official stated, “Please check the kansai Rugby Football Union website for match start times.”) additional details and precautions regarding the tournament will be published on the Kansai Rugby Football Association website. Tickets will not be reissued under any circumstances, nonetheless of loss, theft, damage, or forgetfulness.
For tournament-related inquiries, contact the Kansai Rugby Football Association at 06-6376-0456 (excluding during the tournament period). Ticket inquiries can be directed to sunrise promotion at 0570-00-3337 (weekdays, 12:00-15:00).
