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F League Cup 2025: A New Era of Futsal in Japan

The F League Cup 2025, the pinnacle of futsal excellence in Japan, is set to take place from September 5 to 7, 2025, at the Bardral Urayasu Arena in Chiba Prefecture. This thrilling tournament promises intense competition among the nation's top futsal clubs, having evolved from its former format to a more exclusive championship that will showcase only the best of the best.

A Transformative Journey

The F League Cup has been a cherished event since its inception in 2008 under the name "Oceania Pharmaceutical Ocean Arena Cup". Later, it was rebranded as the "F League Ocean Cup" in 2014. This year's competition marks a significant shift, transitioning from a tournament open to all clubs to one that features the top six clubs from the previous year’s Division 1 rankings. This transformation is aimed at raising the competition's intensity and overall quality, ensuring that only the elite clubs will compete for the coveted title.

Tournament Details

Event Structure

• - Date: September 5 - 7, 2025
• - Venue: Bardral Urayasu Arena, Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture
• - Format: Knockout tournament
• - Participants: Top six teams from the F League 2024-2025 Division 1 standings

1. Bardral Urayasu
2. Nagoya Oceans
3. Shinagawa City
4. Pescadola Machida
5. Tachikawa Athletic FC
6. Shonan Bellmare

Match Schedule

• - First Round:

- September 5, 2025
- Match 1: Pescadola Machida vs. Tachikawa Athletic FC at 16:30
- Match 2: Shinagawa City vs. Shonan Bellmare at 19:00

• - Semi-Finals:

- September 6, 2025
- Match 3: Bardral Urayasu vs. Winner of Match 1 at 13:00
- Match 4: Nagoya Oceans vs. Winner of Match 2 at 15:30

• - Final Match:

- September 7, 2025 at 16:00
- Match 5: Winner of Match 3 vs. Winner of Match 4

Simultaneously, the MetLife Women's F League will host matches at the same venue, featuring local favorites Bardral Urayasu Las Bonitas. Fans can look forward to watching high-stakes games not only among the men's teams but also the exciting women's league contests.

Ticket Information

Tickets for the F League Cup 2025 will go on sale in two phases:

• - Early Bird Tickets: Available from August 22, 2025, 17:00 to August 28, 2025, 23:59
• - Advance Tickets: From August 29, 2025, 00:00 until the day before each match, until 23:59

Tickets will be available through LivePocket, providing access to all matches for both the F League Cup 2025 and the MetLife Women's F League games. Stay tuned for further details regarding the ticketing links.

Final Thoughts

The F League Cup 2025 is not just an event; it is an embodiment of the growth and passion for futsal in Japan. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the sport, this championship is an opportunity to witness extraordinary talent and electrifying performances from some of the finest athletes in Japanese futsal. Be part of history as the best teams battle it out for the ultimate glory in Urayasu!