The 60th Kanto University Women’s Basketball Championship will operate paid admission venues for select games from April 28 through May 3, 2026, the organizing committee announced on April 24.
According to the latest update from the Kanto University Women’s Basketball Federation, games scheduled for April 28 (Tuesday), April 29 (Wednesday), May 1 (Friday), May 2 (Saturday), and May 3 (Sunday) will require tickets for entry at designated locations.
The announcement specifically references the Minamimori Sports Center as one of the paid venues, noting that seating charts are available for the facility. This information was shared in the federation’s official news release dated April 24, 2026.
The championship, which began play on April 18 with opening round matches, follows a tournament format held weekly on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays through May 4. Games are hosted across multiple locations including Kikkoman Arena and various university gymnasiums throughout the Kanto region.
Earlier updates from the federation outlined venue guidelines for games played on April 25-26 and April 28-29, detailing attendance policies and spectator expectations for those specific dates. The shift to paid admission for the late April-May period indicates a change in access policy as the tournament progresses toward its conclusion.
Meiji Gakuin University’s women’s basketball team confirmed their participation in the championship, with their schedule showing a potential matchup on April 26 against the winner of a contest involving Josai University, Nippon Sport Science University, and Meisei University at Toyo University’s Akabane-dai Campus Court A.
The federation maintains an online tournament bracket that is updated regularly, allowing fans to follow matchups and results as the competition advances. Official results and team progress are being tracked through the federation’s website and social media channels.
As of April 24, no further details regarding ticket pricing, purchase methods, or specific seating capacities at the paid venues have been released by the organizing body. Fans seeking to attend games during the paid admission period are advised to consult the federation’s official communications for updates.
The championship represents the 60th iteration of the annual postseason tournament for women’s collegiate basketball teams in the Kanto area of Japan, featuring student-athletes from universities across the region competing for the title.
For the most current information on schedules, venues, and admission policies for the 60th Kanto University Women’s Basketball Championship, readers should refer to the official website of the Kanto University Women’s Basketball Federation.
Stay tuned to Archysport for continued coverage of the tournament as it reaches its climax in early May.
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