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Project B Lands in Tokyo: A New Basketball Era
15 Jan
Summary
- Project B's global circuit includes a Tokyo stop in April 2027.
- Toyota Arena will host men's and women's games from March 26-April 4.
- Women players to earn higher salaries than WNBA and Unrivaled leagues.
A new international basketball league, Project B, has announced its intention to host an event in Tokyo during April 2027. This marks the first officially confirmed city for the league's global circuit, which spans seven stops from November through April. Each ten-day tournament will establish a local champion and feed into an overall season-long competition.
The Tokyo tournament is scheduled to take place at Toyota Arena, with games for both men's and women's divisions running from March 26 to April 4. The league aims to attract top talent, with an initial roster of 66 players per gender divided into six teams. Prominent WNBA stars are already associated with the women's league.
Project B's initiative includes a significant financial commitment, with women players set to receive higher salaries than those in the WNBA and the emerging Unrivaled league. Japanese star Mai Yamamoto expressed her excitement to compete and showcase "Japanese Dynamism" on this global stage, highlighting the league's potential to elevate the sport internationally.
