Emperor’s Cup 50th Anniversary Wheelchair Basketball Championship

The Emperor’s Cup 50th Anniversary Wheelchair Basketball Championship will take place at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) from January 31st (Friday) to February 2nd (Sunday), 2025. This prestigious tournament determines the best wheelchair basketball club in Japan and is an honorable event that has been awarded the Emperor’s Cup. The 50th-anniversary milestone makes this tournament especially commemorative. A total of 16 teams will participate after winning the first qualifying round held in 10 blocks nationwide and the second qualifying round held in eastern and western Japan.

Tournament Overview

Sponsors:

• Japan Wheelchair Basketball Federation
• Japan Para Sports Association
• Japan Basketball Association

Executive Committee:

Emperor’s Cup 50th Anniversary Wheelchair Basketball Championship Executive Committee

Tournament Dates:

Friday, January 31, 2025 – Sunday, February 2, 2025 (3 days)

Venue:

Shibuya Ward, Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium (1-17-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0051)

Participating Teams:

A total of 16 teams will participate, including:

• 10 teams that won the first qualifying round in each block
• 6 teams based on the results of the second qualifying round
• Top 3 teams of East Japan 2nd qualifying round
• Top 3 teams of West Japan 2nd qualifying round

Pairing Table/Competition Schedule:

Available on the official website of the Japan Wheelchair Basketball Federation

Official Tournament Website:

Japan Wheelchair Basketball Federation Official Homepage

Please check the official website for implementation guidelines and ticket sales overview.