Ryukyu Golden Kings October 2026 Home Games: Schedule, Matchups & LED VISION Floor Debut

October 8 Home Opener vs. Gunma Crane Thunders

Tipoff for the opening game is set for 19:35 local time on Thursday, October 8, at Okinawa Arena (UTC+9). The contest brings the Gunma Crane Thunders to Okinawa for the B.League premier opening fixture. Fans attending the opener will experience the new LED-embedded “VISION” floor installation, a first for any basketball arena in Asia. Official ticket details and match information are available through the Ryukyu Golden Kings official game page.

October 10 Clash vs. Shimane Susanoo Magic

On Saturday, October 10, the Kings return to the floor at 18:05 local time to face the Shimane Susanoo Magic. Shimane arrives in Okinawa anchored by Australian national team member Nick Kay (#4) alongside guard Yudai Okada (#77), known for orchestrating dynamic offensive sets.

Mid-October Tests: Shiga Lakes and Alvark Chiba

The schedule intensifies on Monday, October 19, with a 19:35 tipoff against the Shiga Lakes. Shiga features formidable international talent, including Chinese Taipei national team guard Ray Chen (#7) and center Zach Auguste (#0), who represented the United States at the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup alongside teammate Kuri.

Two days later, on Wednesday, October 21, at 19:35, the Kings host Alvark Chiba. Chiba brings a backcourt featuring three-time regular-season MVP D.J. Newbille (#2), Kotetsu Kurokawa (#3), and Yuki Ando (#9). The fixture tests Okinawa’s perimeter defense against one of the league’s most potent scoring units.

Closing Out October Against Gunma and San-en

Gunma returns to Okinawa Arena on Friday, October 23, at 19:35 for a rematch of the home opener. The Crane Thunders added forward Stanley Johnson (#14) from Nagasaki ahead of the campaign, expanding their frontcourt depth. Tickets for the second meeting with Gunma are listed on the October 23 game page.

The homestand concludes with a weekend series against the San-en NeoPhoenix, opening on Saturday, October 31, and continuing on Sunday, November 1, with both games starting at 18:05. San-en features sharp-shooting threats including Japan national team members Ryusei Sasaki (#24) and Ikkyu Tsuya (#28). The weekend series will test Okinawa’s ability to contain high-volume perimeter shooting.