The Prime Stage will be held from September 6th (Wednesday), after the pairings are determined by an open draw scheduled for July 3rd (Monday).
Prime Stage Schedule
・Quarterfinals: 1st Leg: September 6th (Wednesday), 2nd Leg: September 10th (Sunday)・Semifinals: 1st Leg: October 11th (Wednesday), 2nd Leg: October 15th (Sunday)
・Final: November 4th (Saturday) Venue: Japan National Stadium
Tournament Format
Eight teams that advanced from the Group Stage will compete in a home-and-away tournament (the final will be a single match).*The Prime Stage pairings will be determined by a draw after the Group Stage concludes.