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LET'S SHOW OFF THE WORLD'S BEST FOOTBAG MOVES IN JAPAN !

EVENT OVERVIEW

Hosting of the 45th World Footbag Championships.

The momentous 45th World Footbag Championships will be held from August 10th to 15th, 2026. This exciting festival of sports will take place in Tsukuba, Japan, marking a historic first-ever occurrence in Asia. Top athletes gathering from all over the world will showcase their extraordinary techniques and sweep Tsukuba into a whirlwind of excitement.

WHAT IS FOOTBAG?

Footbag is a general term for sports in which a bag (ball) about 5 cm in diameter, similar to a Japanese beanbag (otedama), is kicked primarily with the feet without using hands or arms.

There are various disciplines, such as 'Footbag Net,' where players kick the bag back and forth over a net, and 'Footbag Freestyle,' where athletes compete with espectacular footwork.

DISCIPLINES

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FOOTBAG NET

A breathtaking court action where intense aerial rallies of footbag unfold.

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FOOTBAG FREESTYLE

Spectacular footwork and creative tricks showcasing ultimate body control.

OFFICIAL SCHEDULE

DAY1
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Opening Ceremony

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2026.08.10 TSUKUBA CAPIO

THE VENUE

TSUKUBA CAPIO

つくばカピオ

〒305-0032 茨城県つくば市竹園1丁目10-1
1-10-1 Takezono, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki, Japan

Tsukuba Capio is a premier multi-purpose arena located in the heart of Tsukuba Science City.

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SIGHTSEEING

TSUKUBA AREA

  • Tsukuba Expo Center 5 min walk from Tsukuba St. Exit A2
  • JAXA Tsukuba Space Center Bus: 10-15 min from Tsukuba Center / Taxi: 10 min from Tsukuba St.
  • Mt. Tsukuba Shuttle Bus: 50 min from Tsukuba Center

NEARBY AREAS (BY TRAIN FROM TSUKUBA ST.)

  • Akihabara ... approx. 55 min
  • Asakusa ... approx. 1 hr 10 min
  • Ginza ... approx. 1 hr 20 min
  • Shibuya ... approx. 1 hr 30 min
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