Chiba Bank, Ltd. (President: Tsutomu Yonemoto) will be the title sponsor of the "2026/2027 J.League Pre-Season Match 31st Chiba Bank Cup ~JEF United Chiba vs. Kashiwa Reysol~" to be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Fukuda Denshi Arena (Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture). Since the inaugural tournament in 1995, the bank has served as the special sponsor of this pre-season Chiba derby match between the two local J.League clubs, aiming to support local football teams and promote regional sports. The "Chiba Bank Cup" has become the longest-standing pre-season football match in Japan, widely embraced not only by soccer fans but also by local communities. For this year's tournament as well, we look forward to delivering new excitement and inspiration to local residents through a match worthy of this historic tradition. Details of the 31st tournament are as follows: 1. Tournament Name 2026/2027 J.League Pre-Season Match 31st Chiba Bank Cup ~JEF United Chiba vs. Kashiwa Reysol~ 2. Organizers Japan Professional Football League (J.League) Chiba Prefectural Football Association 3. Hosts Chiba Prefectural Football Association JEF United Co., Ltd. 4. Supported by Ichihara City, Chiba City, Kashiwa City 5. Special Sponsor Chiba Bank, Ltd. 6. Date and Time Saturday, August 1, 2026, Kickoff at 19:00 7. Venue Fukuda Denshi Arena