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SoftBank Winter Cup 2025: A Showcase of High School Basketball Excellence

The SoftBank Winter Cup 2025 is set to kick off on December 23, 2025, marking the 78th edition of this prestigious high school basketball championship. Organized annually, this tournament stands as one of the two major events in Japanese high school basketball, alongside the Summer Inter-High.

Tournament Structure and Participation

A total of 120 teams, comprising 60 boys' and 60 girls' teams, will compete in a knockout format to determine the national champion. These teams will emerge from fierce regional qualifiers held across Japan's 47 prefectures, as well as special invitations and block recommendations that add additional talent to the field.

Notable Competitors

On the boys' side, the defending champions Tottori Johoku High School from Tottori, along with Fukuoka University Fuzoku Ohori High School, who recently dominated the U18 Nissin Foods Top League 2025 with back-to-back victories, will be among the top contenders. Fukuoka Daiichi High School, which notably defeated Fukuoka University Fuzoku Ohori High School in the prefectural qualifiers, is also expected to be a strong competitor.

In the women's division, the three-time champions Kyotan Seika Gakuen from Kyoto and the reigning Inter-High champions Oka Gakuen from Aichi are teams to watch as they aim to secure their place in history.

Comprehensive Coverage

Sports Navi will provide extensive coverage of this highly anticipated event. Fans can look forward to free live updates, box scores, and detailed text reports for all 118 matches. Additionally, the coverage will include impressive content like match highlights and rankings for schools and key players, along with insightful previews and expert analysis.

Content Highlights

• - All 118 Matches: Box scores and text updates available for free
• - Digest Videos: Recaps of the most thrilling moments from each game
• - Team and Player Rankings: Discover the standout players and schools to keep an eye on throughout the tournament

Event Details

• - Event Name: SoftBank Winter Cup 2025 - 78th Annual National High School Basketball Championship
• - Date: December 23 (Tuesday) to December 29 (Monday), 2025

As the tournament progresses, keep checking back for real-time updates and reviews from this incredible showcase of talent and sportsmanship, celebrating the best of high school basketball in Japan. The SoftBank Winter Cup is not just a competition; it’s a gathering of young athletes aiming to etch their names into the history of Japanese sports. Don’t miss a moment of the action!