Exciting 2025 Gold Rank Tournament Dates Announced: A Chance to Shine!

2025 Gold Rank Tournament: A New Era of Excitement

The countdown is on for the 2025 Gold Rank Tournament, organized by NowDo Corporation, which is led by the famous footballer Keisuke Honda. This premier 4v4 soccer championship for youth categories will take place from August 2 to November 30, 2025, across nine regions in Japan, featuring a total of 16 events.

Tournament Overview

In a thrilling update for 2025, the tournament format has been restructured to become a “
reverse outcome tournament.” Gone is the previous point system; now, only the winning team of each event will gain the coveted spot at the JAPAN CUP. This means that teams have a direct shot at the top, and local teams have a chance to compete on a national level. The tournament not only welcomes aspiring young talents but also is designed to provide a platform for growth and dramatic battles.

Tournament Structure

Each event will accept entries starting 30 days before the start date, and teams will be selected through a lottery based on the following priorities:
1. The total entry count from local qualifying rounds.
2. If there’s a tie, the order of entry submission will be considered.

It’s important to note that once a team is confirmed for the tournament, their entries for the season reset, ensuring equal opportunity for all participants.

Event Dates and Locations

The schedule includes various age categories (U10 and U12) and spans numerous regions:

- Hokkaido: 2025-08-21 at Stream Sports Football Park
- Tohoku:

- Akita: 2025-08-17 at Space Project Dream Field
- Miyagi: 2025-08-24 at MIFA Football Park Sendai

- Kanto:

- Chiba: 2025-08-24 at Minds Sports Field
- Saitama: 2025-09-23 at Saitama Stadium

- Chubu:

- Shizuoka: Date TBA at FUJISPARK A-FIELD Soccer Ground
- Ishikawa: 2025-09-27 at Kanazawa University SOLTILO FIELD

- Kinki:

- Osaka: 2025-08-02 at OFA Expo Football Center
- Kyoto: 2025-10-04 at Kamekita Sports Park

- Chugoku:

- Hiroshima: 2025-09-07 at Kannon Shinmachi Sports Field
- Okayama: 2025-11-09 at Nisshoku Futsal Okayama

- Shikoku:

- Ehime: 2025-08-17 at Ehime Prefectural Sports Park
- Kagawa: Date TBA

- Kyushu:

- Oita: 2025-09-23 at Harukigawa Park
- Saga: Date TBA

- Okinawa:

- 2025-09-15 at Gujito Soccer Field (Yaese Town Sports and Tourism Exchange Facility)

For complete details on entry, visit the entry site here. Entries will be accepted until seven days prior to each event.

About 4v4 Soccer

The concept of 4v4 Soccer, conceived by Keisuke Honda, aims to ignite the passion for football among Japan’s youth. As an innovative format that focuses on creating opportunities for children aged U10 and U12, the tournament encourages teamwork, strategy, and skill.

Rules and Structure

Matches consist of 10-minute single rounds, with flexible substitutions. A 20-second shot clock ensures the games are fast-paced, and goalkeepers can participate in attacks as field players, introducing a dynamic element to play. This tournament encourages children to think independently and adapt on the field.

The future of Japanese soccer is bright, as the tournament aims to nurture aspiring talents who possess not only physical skills but also the crucial thinking ability needed in real-world scenarios. In turn, this contributes to the holistic growth of the sport in Japan.

For more information on 4v4 and its initiatives, visit the official website here.

Company Profile

Now Do Corporation
Located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, the company was founded in 2017 and offers various soccer events and educational services, alongside talent matching and operational system development.