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Fixtures and broadcasting details determined for the KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2021 in June
13 May 2021
It has been determined that the SAMURAI BLUE will face the Jamaica National Team at Sapporo Dome (Hokkaido) and the Serbia National Team at Noevir Stadium Kobe (Hyogo) on Thursday 3 and Friday 11 June respectively at the KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2021.
It was also determined that the match scheduled for 3 June will be broadcasted nationwide on TBS, while the match on 11 June will be on Fuji TV. Please refer to the following for further match details.
Date: Thu. 3 June 19:30 (Subject to change)
Fixture: SAMURAI BLUE vs Jamaica National Team
Venue: Sapporo Dome (Hokkaido)
Host: JFA
Supervisor: Hokkaido Football Association
Special Sponsor: Kirin Brewery Company, Limited, Kirin Beverage Company, Limited
Japan National Football Team's Official Partner: Kirin Brewery Company, Limited, Kirin Beverage Company, Limited
Japan National Football Team's Official Supplier: adidas Japan K.K.
TV Broadcast: Live on TBS nationwide
Date: Fri. 11 June 19:25 (Subject to change)
Fixture: SAMURAI BLUE vs Serbia National Team
Venue: Noevir Stadium Kobe (Hyogo)
Host: JFA
Supervisor: Hyogo Football Association
Special Sponsor: Kirin Brewery Company, Limited, Kirin Beverage Company, Limited
Japan National Football Team's Official Partner: Kirin Brewery Company, Limited, Kirin Beverage Company, Limited
Japan National Football Team's Official Supplier: adidas Japan K.K.
TV Broadcast: Live on Fuji TV (Except for some regions)
・The match will take place under strict measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
・The number of spectators will be decided according to the event policy of the local governments.
・Coordination with the government will be necessary regarding entry permits, etc.
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