The M.League Organization (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Susumu Fujita) is pleased to announce that player contracts have been agreed upon with all 40 players, including draft picks and contract renewals, for the professional mahjong league "M.League 2026-27 Season" (hereinafter referred to as M.League 2026-27), scheduled to commence around Autumn 2026. All 10 participating teams will be involved. M.League 2026-27 will also adopt a semi-final system, with the regular season played by all 10 teams. The semi-final series will feature the top 6 teams from the regular season, and the final series will narrow it down to the top 4 teams from the semi-finals to determine the championship team. We look forward to your continued support and anticipation for M.League 2026-27. *Details such as the M.League 2026-27 opening date and regular season schedule will be announced once they are finalized.* ■ M.League 2026-27 Team Roster Additionally, three M-League players have been decided through the M.League 2026-27 draft. KADOKAWAサクラナイツ Kou Shironoshita (Japan Professional Mahjong Association) Sega Sammy Phoenix Hinako Sano (Professional Mahjong League of Japan) U-NEXT Pirates Yasushi Asakura (Professional Mahjong League of Japan) ■ M.League Organization Overview [Name] M.League Organization [Officers] Supreme Advisor: Saburo Kawabuchi, Representative Director Chairman of the Japan Top League Alliance, Advisor to the Japan Football Association Representative Director: Susumu Fujita, Chairman and Representative Director of CyberAgent, Inc. Director: Yoshiyuki Furuya, Vice President and Executive Officer, Earth Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Director: Naohisa Yamashita, Director, Executive Officer CHRO, CLFO, CMLO, CPO, KADOKAWA Corporation Director: Yoshitaka Nishimura, President and Representative Director, Konami Arcade Games, Inc. Director: Takamitsu Sato, President and Representative Director, Japanet Broadcasting Corporation Director: Yukio Sugino, Presiden