Upcoming Charity Auction for B.LEAGUE in Nagasaki
Yahoo! Auctions, operated by LINE Yahoo, is set to launch a significant charity auction starting January 26, 2026, in partnership with the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.LEAGUE). This auction is part of the B.LEAGUE All-Star Game Weekend, happening from January 16 to 18, 2026, in Nagasaki.
The auction will feature exclusive items, including jerseys worn by participating players, all of which will be signed by the athletes themselves. This initiative is spearheaded by B.LEAGUE’s social responsibility program, B.Hope, with the collaboration of the Japan Basketball Players Association and affiliated clubs.
A portion of the funds raised will be donated to the JBPA ASSIST project, which aims to support various organizations and individuals, including players, that are working to address social issues and promote basketball in communities.
The auction will not only provide fans with a chance to own unique memorabilia but also contribute to meaningful causes. To ensure a secure and smooth bidding process, participants will need to complete an identity verification process before placing their bids.
Auction Details
- - Auction Start: January 26, 2026, at approximately 1 PM
- - Auction End: February 1, 2026, at approximately 10 PM
- - Organizer: Japan Professional Basketball League
- - Donation Recipient: JBPA ASSIST
Featured Items
Expect jerseys worn by players from six teams:
- - B.BLACK
- - B.WHITE
- - ASIA ALL-STARS
- - RISING STARS
- - B2 SELECTED
- - KYUSHU UNITED
The auction will feature signed jerseys from 66 players, including notable athletes from various teams.
Here are some of the players expected to be featured in the auction:
- - B.BLACK: Players like Shin Hiejima (Utsunomiya Brex) and Ryuhei Shinozaki (Kawasaki Brave Thunders) will have their jerseys available.
- - B.WHITE: Fans can bid on jerseys from players such as Yuki Togashi (Chiba Jets) and Yuta Watanabe (Chiba Jets).
- - ASIA ALL-STARS: Featured players include Jemim Yang (Ibaraki Robots) and Dwight Ramos (Levanga Hokkaido).
- - RISING STARS: Upcoming athletes like Ren Kanek近 (Chiba Jets) will also participate.
- - B2 SELECTED & KYUSHU UNITED: The auction will include jerseys from other talented players from various teams.
This event marks a fantastic opportunity for basketball enthusiasts to support a noble cause while acquiring unique signed memorabilia from their favorite players. For further details and to participate, visit the dedicated auction page on Yahoo! Auctions
here.
As LINE Yahoo continues to strive to create a platform that maximizes the value of items, they are dedicated to enhancing convenience and promoting social contributions through charity auctions.
Join us in this meaningful initiative and get ready to bid on exclusive sports items while supporting the growth of basketball in Japan.