The Chiba Jets visit the Tokyo waterfront subcenter district for a high-profile showdown against the Tokyo Sunrockers on September 25, 2026, marking the official home opening sequence for the club at the newly established TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO. According to announcements released by club management, the fixture tips off at 19:05 local Japan Standard Time, setting an immediate competitive tone for the upcoming campaign.
TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO Opens New Era of Shared Venue Use
For the first time in B.LEAGUE history, two professional basketball clubs will share the exact same home venue as their primary base of operations. According to corporate filings from the participating organizations, the Tokyo Sunrockers join the Alvark Tokyo as co-tenants of the newly constructed facility located in the Tokyo waterfront subcenter district.
The venue itself sits within the immediate vicinity of Tokyo Teleport Station on the Rinkai Line, creating a direct logistical link for supporters traveling from central Tokyo and surrounding prefectures.
Station Takeover at Tokyo Teleport Station Transforms Matchday Route
To mark the transition, regional transit partners and the basketball clubs launched a comprehensive joint station decoration campaign at Tokyo Teleport Station’s Exit A, scheduled to remain in place through the end of June 2027. According to project details released by the operating companies, the redesign covers both staircases and escalators along the primary pedestrian pathway leading toward the arena.
The staircase installations feature the prominent messaging “WELCOME TO OUR HOME ARENA,” framed beneath the combined primary logos of the Tokyo Sunrockers and Alvark Tokyo. Design specifications show that the visual identity utilizes a gradient color fusion blending the distinct visual tones of both organizations. Meanwhile, the escalator pathways are divided into dedicated lanes representing each franchise, establishing an immersive transit environment for arriving spectators.
In addition to the permanent stair and wall installations, temporary promotional advertisements span the station concourse through September 27, 2026, building public awareness ahead of the opening round of fixtures.
Historic Opening Fixtures and the Upcoming Tokyo Derby Schedule
The Alvark Tokyo host the Ryukyu Golden Kings for their home opener on September 22, 2026, with a 14:00 tip-off. Three days later, on September 25, the Tokyo Sunrockers welcome the Chiba Jets at 19:05, followed by a second game against the same opponent on September 26 at 16:05.
Looking further into the calendar, the first official Tokyo Derby under the B.PREMIER banner is scheduled for November 18, 2026. Designated as a Tokyo Sunrockers home fixture, the midweek clash marks the initial meeting between the two arena co-tenants in league play, highlighting the growing rivalry within the capital.
Next Confirmed Checkpoint
The next major milestone for supporters and media arrives on September 22, 2026, when the Alvark Tokyo tip off the arena’s inaugural professional fixture against the Ryukyu Golden Kings at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO.
