JGA INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE 2026
Welcome to the Japan Gridiron Association’s Inaugural International Showcase
Japan Gridiron Association is proud to welcome you to a historic event—the first of its kind in Japan and the Asia-Pacific Region. In collaboration with The UCReport, Pylon 7on7 Football, and ESPN 300 Recruiting, this two-day showcase is designed to elevate the standard of American football development and exposure across the region. Athletes will experience verified combine testing, elite position-specific training, and globally recognized recruiting exposure from industry-leading partners. The event will conclude with a full-day 7on7 football tournament, hosted and sanctioned by Pylon, bringing top-tier competition to the international stage. This showcase marks a major milestone in expanding opportunity, visibility, and growth for athletes throughout Japan and beyond. Welcome to the future of American football in the Asia-Pacific.
EVENT LOCATION: YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE (KINNICK HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD)
DAY 1 – JGA COMBINE & CAMP
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026
- Check-In (Photo, Height Weight & Wingspan)
- 40-Yard Dash (Two Runs – Fastest Time Recorded)
- Vertical Jump (Measures lower body explosion and power)
- 3-Cone Drill (Tests ability to change directions at a high speed )
- 5-10-5 Shuttle Run (Tests athlete’s lateral quickness and explosion)
- Broad Jump (Tests athlete’s lower body explosion and strength)
- 1V1 Skills Competition (Head to Head Matchups)
THE NEXT LEVEL
READY TO DISPLAY YOUR COMMITMENT TO GET TO THE NEXT LEVEL? THE TIME IS NOW!
DAY 1 – LINEMAN CAMP & PYLON 7V7 TOURNAMENT (POOL PLAY)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025
Teams begin pool play in Pylon’s nationally recognized non-contact 7v7 format, which focuses on high-level skill development for quarterbacks, receivers, running backs, and defensive backs.
With no pads and no tackling, athletes compete in a fast-paced, pass-focused game that emphasizes technique, timing, coverage skills, and offensive execution.
DAY 2 – CHAMPIONSHIP DAY
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026
- The JGA International Showcase concludes with the final rounds of the Pylon 7v7 Tournament and the 1v1 Lineman Challenge, where top performers and teams go head-to-head in controlled, non-contact competitive reps to crown the event champions.
WHAT TO BRING?
- Wear Athletic Clothing (Shorts, Dri-Fit Shirt, etc.)
- Football Cleats
- Bring Water Bottle (Water & Sports Drink will be Provided.)
- Mouthpiece (Optional)
- American Football Gloves
- Please Remove All Jewelry before the Showcase
