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Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026
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.
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
Venues: Koza Shinkin Stadium / Kadena Town Baseball Stadium
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