Fixtures · Nov 8, 2026
Official: Japan's first home games of 2027 are set for Hiroshima and Tokyo
Mark the calendar: we know where the next era begins. On Nov 5 the JFA confirmed two Kirin Challenge Cup 2027 matches: Thursday Mar 25 at EDION Peace Wing Hiroshima, and Tuesday Mar 30 at the National Stadium in Tokyo. Opponents, kickoff times and TV are all still TBA. With Moriyasu reported to be stepping down at the end of 2026, these two games are expected to be Go Oiwa's first as senior national team coach, which a JFA official described to reporters as the plan. Oiwa will also keep coaching the U-21s, the group building toward LA 2028. If you've been thinking about a trip to Japan to see Samurai Blue at home, this is your first 2027 window. We'll post opponents, kickoffs and ticket dates the moment the JFA does.
Source: JFA official announcement (Japanese)