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JAPAN WINTER LEAGUE

Japan Winter League
A spotlight for players who have been overlooked.

An international baseball league held every November and December in Okinawa, Japan. For one month, JWL provides a top-level competitive environment for players from around the world chasing a pro career, alongside active pros sharpening their game in the off-season.

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SCHEDULE

Match Schedule

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Next event
Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026
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~20 countries
Countries represented (cumulative)
125 players
Players competing (JWL 2025)
40+ clubs
Scouting visits, 8 countries (JWL 2025)
82 companies
Partners and sponsors (JWL 2025)
About JWL

In Okinawa's winter,
the door to the pros stays open.

JWL is an international baseball league held every November and December in Okinawa, Japan. For one month, it brings together players from around the world chasing a pro career, alongside active pros sharpening their game in the off-season — all in one top-level competitive environment.

To date, around 80 players have signed contracts — including deals with MLB organizations and independent-league clubs.

Pathways

Where JWL players go next

Players who experienced JWL have moved on to the next stage — pro, independent, and corporate baseball in Japan and abroad.

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Cumulative scouts
Clubs and scouts from Japan and abroad
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JWL 2025 next steps
Independent leagues, overseas pro, corporate baseball, etc.
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Signed with an MLB club
Tomoya Kinjo (Toronto Blue Jays, minor-league contract)
Schedule

Tournament Schedule

01
Applications open
June 1 (Mon) – November 6 (Fri), 2026
Document and video screening. Early-bird deadline: August 31 (Mon).
02
Regular season
November 21 (Sat) – December 17 (Thu), 2026
Roughly 18 league games.
03
Playoffs
Mid-December 2026
Playoff matchups based on regular-season standings.
EXPLORE JWL

Get to know the league

The application guide, past results, sponsorship information, and more — everything you need, all in one place.

01
APPLICATION GUIDE

Apply

Eligibility, fees, the 2026 schedule, and the full application flow.

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02
TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Past Results

Player data, game results, and historic records from previous editions.

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ENTRY FORM

Apply

Start with the application guide, then submit the entry form when applications are open.

See application guide
SPONSORS

Official Partners

DAZN
RELIVEOkinawa FamilyMartHOTEL Mr.KINJO
DELLJTA
Lipovitan D
CONTACT
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