Kirin Holdings Company,Limited has decided to hold the Kirin Challenge Cup 2026 at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka on 30 December 2026. The teams have not yet been decided, and further details are expected to be announced later.
Kirin Holdings Company,Limited announced that it will hold the Kirin Challenge Cup 2026 at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka on Wednesday, 30 December 2026. The match is positioned as a preparation game for Japan's national team ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.
The event will be organised by the Japan Football Association, with Kirin Beer and Kirin Beverage listed as special sponsors. Details yet to be finalised, including the date, teams and television broadcast, are expected to be announced by the Japan Football Association once confirmed.
Kirin has supported Japan's national team as an official top partner of the Japan Football Association since January 2023. The group has stated that it aims to help resolve social issues through the Community area of its CSV purpose. The contents of the news release reflect information available at the time of the announcement and may be subject to change.