Additionally, the 2001 J.LEAGUE Suntory Championship Match 2 between Kashima Antlers and Jubilo Iwata will be re-broadcast as part of "J.LEAGUE 30 Years: Famous Matches Selection," and a re-broadcast of "NHK Special: J.LEAGUE: Men Who Dedicate Themselves to Soccer," which first aired on Saturday, May 14, 1993, and featured an interview with Zico Club Advisor, will also take place.
Please enjoy the 30th anniversary programs as we look forward to the 2023 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 13 against Nagoya Grampus, which will be held at Japan National Stadium on Sunday, May 14, as the "J.LEAGUE 30th Anniversary Special Match."
J.LEAGUE and Me: A 30-Year Story
Cast
Koji Nakata C.R.O
Broadcaster/Broadcast Date & Time
NHK BS1: May 3 (Wed. holiday) 21:00-
NHK General: May 13 (Sat) 24:25-
Program Content
A special program broadcast from Japan National Stadium, where the inaugural J.LEAGUE match was held 30 years ago. It will feature memorable moments such as iconic goals, along with episodes submitted by viewers. Together with special guests, the program will look back at the 30-year trajectory and forward to the future.
J.LEAGUE 30 Years: Famous Matches Selection
Broadcaster/Broadcast Date & Time
NHK BS1: May 10 (Wed) 24:10-
Program Content
A dramatic free kick decides the outcome! The first championship of the 21st century
Kashima Antlers vs. Jubilo Iwata
NHK Special: J.LEAGUE: Men Who Dedicate Themselves to Soccer
Broadcaster/Broadcast Date & Time
NHK General: May 13 (Sat) 26:05-
Program Content
The J.LEAGUE celebrates its 30th anniversary. This program was broadcast on May 14, 1993, the night before the inaugural J.LEAGUE match. It features in-depth coverage of star players of the time, including Kazuyoshi Miura and Hisashi Kato of Verdy Kawasaki, Zico of Kashima Antlers, and Gary Lineker of Nagoya Grampus Eight. It also introduces the aspirations of Saburo Kawabuchi, the first chairman who promoted the establishment of the professional soccer league. The program conveys the atmosphere before the league's opening.
Sunday Sports
Cast
Fumiaki Koizumi, Representative Director and President
Broadcaster/Broadcast Date & Time
NHK General: May 14 (Sun) 21:50-
Program Content
Sunday Sports' proud top two, Yuji Nakazawa and Kengo Nakamura, will appear together. A special roundtable discussion to consider the future of the J.LEAGUE with a stellar lineup is planned! Fumiaki Koizumi, President of Kashima Antlers and Chairman of Mercari, Daisuke Iibano, in charge of the renovation of Camp Nou, Barcelona's sacred ground, and Ayune Kidokoro, a fan representative known as "the Guts Pose Sister." Furthermore, the casters will report live from the exciting match of the day.