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FC·July 5, 2026 01:03 PM ET

J.League Pairs All 60 Clubs With Exclusive Pokémon

Full club pairings arrive Monday in Japan.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 51 min read
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What happened: The J.League is assigning an exclusive partner Pokémon to each of its 60 professional clubs across Japan’s top three divisions. The full distribution is scheduled for July 6 at 18:00 Japan time.

Why it matters: The collaboration gives every club a distinct link to one of Japan’s largest entertainment brands. It also extends a relationship that included a promotional Pikachu card during the J.League’s 2014 Family Join Days.

By the numbers: The initiative The complete set of club-Pokémon pairings will be announced at 18:00 Japan time on July 6.

What to watch: The reveal will determine each club’s assigned Pokémon and clarify how the partnership will be activated.

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