Japan B League confirms participation in Eastern Super League, doubts about delayed bonus payment are lifted
The East Asian Super League will start on October 3. Japan B League officially announced yesterday that Tokyo Denki, Nagasaki Velka and Ryukyu Golden Kings will participate.
Quick Look
- The East Asian Super League ignited the war on October 3, and Japan B League officially announced its participation yesterday.
- Due to the delay in the receipt of bonuses and participation fees, we carefully evaluated the situation.
- After confirming that the payment has been settled, it was determined that the three teams of Tokyo Dengeki, Nagasaki Velka and Ryukyu Golden Kings will participate in this season's event.
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Why It Matters
The East Asian Super League will ignite the war on October 3. Japan B League postponed the announcement of participation due to the delay in the receipt of previous bonuses and participation fees.
B League last season champion Nagasaki Velka. (Taken from Nagasaki Verka Instagram)
[Reporter Lu Yangxuan/Comprehensive Report] The East Asian Super League will ignite the war on October 3. Japan B League only officially announced its participation yesterday (25th). The official stated that due to the delay in the payment of bonuses, participation fees and other funds in the East Asian Super League in the past, it finally decided to still participate in this season’s Eastern Super League after the settlement.
A total of three Japanese teams are participating in the Eastern Super League this season, including Tokyo Dengeki, who won the Emperor's Cup, and Nagasaki Velka and the Ryukyu Golden Kings, who reached the championship round last season. The Golden Kings will participate in the competition for the fourth consecutive time and for the fourth time in team history, becoming the team with the most participation in the Japanese B League.
Tokyo Dengeki are placed in Group A and will be in the same group with the PLG Taipei Falcons, who are participating for the first time, Nagasaki Velka is in Group B with the Fubon Warriors, and the Ryukyu Golden Kings are in Group C with the defending PLG Taoyuan Puyuan Pilots.
According to Japanese media reports, regarding the recently announced participation, the B League said, "Due to delays in the receipt of bonuses, participation fees and other funds agreed between EASL and the B League, we have been carefully evaluating whether to participate in the new season."
League B pointed out that ensuring that each team maintains a sound cash flow is the league's top priority. "After confirming that bonuses, participation fees and other payments for past seasons have been settled, we have continued to agree and discuss with EASL on the operating system for the new season, including financial aspects, and finally decided to participate in the EASL 2026-27 season."
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East Asian Super League ignites war on October 3
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Open Questions
- Will EASL be able to pay various payments on time in the future?







