The fifth installment of the Okinawa Arena Cup brings together top youth and adult basketball talent at Okinawa Suntory Arena, featuring regional finals across multiple age divisions on October 24 and 25, 2026.
Okinawa Suntory Arena Hosts U12 and Adult Championships
Play opens on Saturday, October 24, at Okinawa Suntory Arena with the U12 and adult bracket championships. The U12 girls’ final tips off at 09:00 local time, featuring a matchup between Itomannami Elementary School and Nakahara Elementary School. That contest leads directly into the U12 boys’ final at 10:15 between Chatan Elementary School and Ginowan Elementary School.
The afternoon session shifts to the 2026 Okinawa Adult Basketball Championship and Kyushu tournament prefectural representative playoffs. The adult women’s final starts at 12:30 with YOUMORE Okinawa facing Shokuraku, followed by the adult men’s final at 14:15 pitting Okinawa General Group against CHECKMATE.
Sunday, October 25, highlights the U15 and U18 categories. The U15 girls’ final for the Junior Winter Cup prefectural qualifier begins at 09:00 with G-style meeting INFINITY CLUB. The U15 boys’ final follows at 10:45 between Ryukyu Golden Kings U15 and Sashiki Junior High School. The afternoon features the high school finals for the SoftBank Winter Cup 2026 prefecture qualifiers, beginning with the girls’ title game between Ishikawa High School and Gushikawa High School at 13:30, and concluding with the boys’ final between Konan High School and Okinawa Suisan High School at 15:40.
Ticket Prices Vary by Age and Purchase Date
General admission tickets for both days are unreserved seating. Advance tickets cost 1,300 yen for adults and 800 yen for junior high and high school students. A two-day advance pass is available exclusively online or through authorized outlets for 2,000 yen, limited to general purchasers. On the day of the events, gate prices rise to 2,000 yen for adults and 1,300 yen for students.
Admission is free for children elementary school age and younger, provided they are accompanied by an adult. For safety management, the tournament enforces a limit of four children per accompanying adult. On Saturday, October 24, junior high and high school students also receive free entry. Same-day tickets will be sold directly at the Okinawa Suntory Arena second-floor ticket counter.
Venue Access and Transportation Guidelines
Parking is allocated by date within the arena’s multi-level structure. Visitors arriving by car on Saturday should use Area 3 of the multi-level parking garage, while Sunday attendees may use Areas 2 and 3. Due to limited stall capacity, organizers recommend utilizing public transit or the free shuttle bus service operating exclusively on Sunday.
The free shuttle service runs Sunday from 07:30 until approximately 18:30 along two distinct routes. Outbound buses travel from Music Town and BC Koza directly to the arena parking structure, while return services follow the reverse paths. Unauthorized parking in neighboring commercial lots or residential streets is strictly prohibited.
Arena Rules and Facility Regulations
Doors open at 08:00 on both mornings. The venue maintains a strict smoke-free policy throughout all indoor spaces, with no temporary smoking areas provided. Outside food is permitted, but glass bottles and aluminum cans are banned. While internal concessions operate during the event, alcohol sales are unavailable.
Spectators should note that the venue provides no coat check or luggage storage, and visitors are asked to limit large bags. Payment within the arena—including the main shop and concourse concessions, excluding the second-floor merchandise stand—is completely cashless.
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