National University Rugby Final – Japan 2023

We would like to inform you of the day-to-day information for the “62nd National University Rugby Football Championship” final to be held at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium, Tokyo) on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Match registration members, match resultsteethhere

*Please note that member lists will not be distributed at the venue on the day of the event.

Match summary

[MUFG Stadium (National Stadium)]

·match

Meiji University (1st place in Kanto University Competition A Group) vs. Waseda University (3rd place in Kanto University Competition A Group)

・Kickoff time

　14：10

・Opening hours

12:30 (re-entry allowed)

・Broadcast schedule

　［Broadcast]NHK E-Tele LIVE/NHK FM 14:00~ /[Simultaneous/MissedDistribution]NHK ONE LIVE 14：00～

ticket

*For SS reserved seats back (north/south)/S reserved seats back (north/south) rows 2 to 4 and non-reserved seats (north/south) rows 2 to 5, the view will be obstructed by advertising signs, structures, relay cameras, etc. Thank you for your understanding. Please note that the extent to which your view is obstructed varies depending on the seat.

＜Reserved seats＞

・Please be sure to sit in your designated seat number.

・Up to one child per adult can watch the game on their lap for free.

*However, if you wish to use a seat, one ticket is required per person.

＜Unreserved seats＞

・Please secure your own viewing location and refrain from moving to other locations.

・Up to 1 pre-school child per adult can watch the game for free.

*One ticket is required for each person from 2 or more people.

・Applicable to elementary school to high school students.

*Student ID cards may be checked on the day of the match.

・Please note that tickets cannot be transferred to the general public.

・If you are using the parking lot: Please park in the designated parking area in the B2F parking lot (advance reservation required) and take a special elevator to the stand.

・If you do not wish to use the parking lot: Staff will guide you at each entrance on the 1st floor stand.

■Advance ticket

Advance ticket sales will be available online (Ticket RUGBY, Ticket Pia).

*Please check the details before purchasing.

*Tickets will not be sold at play guides or 7-Eleven stores other than those listed above.

■Same-day ticket

Tickets will be sold at the venue counter or online (Ticket RUGBY, Ticket Pia) only if there are any seats left in the advance sale.

・Online sales until the last 20 minutes

・Venue sales from 11:30 to the last 20 minutes

・Sales location: Sendagaya Gate (A Gate) ticket box, Gaien Gate (E Gate) ticket box

・Payment method Cash and credit card

For other ticket details,here

■Team bench

Looking from the main stand to the back stand, Meiji University is on your left and Waseda University is on your right.

Customer entrance

A Gate (A1/A2): Enter from the 2nd floor via stairs or escalator from the outer periphery of the 1st floor.

B Gate (B1/B2): Entrance from 1F

D Gate (D1/D2): Entry from 1F

E Gate (E1/E6): Enter from the 2nd floor via stairs or escalator from the outer periphery of the 1st floor.

F Gate (F1/F2): Entry from 1F

H Gate (H1/H2): Entrance from 1F

*Please use public transportation when visiting.

*If you wish to re-enter after entering the venue, please bring your re-entry ticket and enter from each gate re-entry lane.

*If you have a non-reserved seat ticket and are lining up before the opening time, please line up at Gates D and H. Entrance to other entrances will be restricted until customers lining up at Gates D and H have entered.

■Requests upon admission/Notes regarding watching games

For the safety of the stadium and our customers, we have specified items that are prohibited from being brought into the stadium. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

・Firearms such as firecrackers, fireworks, and smoke bombs

・Dangerous objects such as knives

・Confetti

・Other prohibited items stipulated by JRFU

＜Food and drink＞

・You may bring in food and drinks (in amounts that can be consumed by individuals).

For other details regarding watching games,here

smoking area

Smoking is prohibited throughout the venue facilities (including the premises).

Tournament program sales　

Sales price: 1,000 yen (tax included)

Sales location: 2 locations in the 1st floor concourse of the venue

*Please note that member lists will not be distributed at the venue.

In-venue FM broadcast “Chichibunomiya FM in National Stadium”

Chichibunomiya FM, the familiar in-house FM radio broadcast at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, will also be broadcast at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium, Tokyo).

This service allows you to listen to the highlights and commentary of the match only inside the stadium.

Please tune your radio’s frequency band to 88.5Mhz and enjoy.

The guest commentator is Takashi Yamagami, CEO and CRO of the Japan Rugby Football Union.

*You can also listen to the “Chichibunomiya FM” badge-shaped FM radio that was purchased at the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in the past.

*At the program sales office on the 1st floor south and north side stand concourses, rental of main unit: 200 yen / purchase of earphones: 200 yen / rental of main unit + earphones: 400 yen

*Radio terminals will not be sold at the venue for this tournament.

Booth information

Open outside 11:30

・Participating school team booth: Team reception/souvenir sales

・Introduction of cutting-edge medical care promotion support fund project for severe rugby injuries R+MED Fund fundraising booth

・Sales of apparel, rugby goods, etc.

-Meiji University Support

-Scepter

-Macron

-Hakuhodo DY

・4 kitchen cars

Venue opens at 12:30

・JRFU Official Store: Sales of Japan national team, Renji goods, etc.

・Convention program sales: Tournament program (1,000 yen)

・Chichibunomiya FM Radio Rental: Radio terminal rental service for viewing in-house FM broadcasts

・Food and drink shops: 16 existing shops on 1F, 2F, and 4F concourses

Inquiries regarding tickets and match information

Japan Rugby Navi Dial TEL: 0570-00-0062 (10:00-18:00 Closed on Tuesdays, Sundays, and Holidays *Excluding match days)