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NJPW announces schedule for 2026 New Japan Cup

December 28, 2025 Neal Flanagan

New Japan Pro Wrestling has announced the tournament schedule for the 2026 New Japan Cup, which begins on March 4, 2026.

David Finlay wins 2025 New Japan Cup tournament, challenging Hirooki Goto for IWGP World Title at NJPW Sakura Genesis

March 20, 2025 Andrew Thompson

The IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match at NJPW Sakura Genesis is locked in.

Full card announced for New Japan Cup final event

March 18, 2025 Andrew Thompson

The full card is pushed out for the 2025 New Japan Cup event.

New Japan Cup results (3/17/25): Shota Umino advances, will meet David Finlay in tournament final

March 17, 2025 Andrew Thompson

Shota Umino versus David Finlay is the final of the 2025 New Japan Cup tournament.

New Japan Cup results (3/16/25): David Finlay advances to tournament final

March 16, 2025 Andrew Thompson

David Finlay earns his spot in the 2025 New Japan Cup final.

Jeff Cobb: Whoever wins the New Japan Cup tournament, you will acknowledge me

March 15, 2025 Andrew Thompson

Jeff Cobb further hints at the rumors of WWE being interested in him.

New Japan Cup results (3/15/25): Hirooki Goto defends IWGP World Title, semifinal matches set

March 15, 2025 Andrew Thompson

Hirooki Goto versus Yuji Nagata for the IWGP World Heavyweight Title and semifinal matches in the New Japan Cup tournament.

New Japan Cup results (3/14/15): Jeff Cobb advances in tournament, addresses speculation about his future

March 14, 2025 Andrew Thompson

Jeff Cobb addressed the speculation about his future after he advanced in the New Japan Cup tournament.

New Japan Cup results (3/12/25): Gabe Kidd eliminated from tournament

March 12, 2025 Andrew Thompson

Two names move on to the quarterfinals.

New Japan Cup results (3/11/25): Three names advance out of second round, Shota Umino debuts shaved head

March 11, 2025 Andrew Thompson

The New Japan Cup tournament continues.

New Japan Cup results (3/9/25): Tetsuya Naito, Drilla Moloney, Great-O-Khan & Oleg Boltin move on to next round

March 9, 2025 Andrew Thompson

The second night of New Japan Cup action.

New Japan Cup results (3/8/25): Gabe Kidd, Ryohei Oiwa, Yuya Uemura & EVIL advance

March 8, 2025 Andrew Thompson

The first night of New Japan Cup action.

Opening night of 2025 New Japan Cup canceled due to broken ring post; talk show takes place instead & refunds to be issued

March 7, 2025 Andrew Thompson

The start of the 2025 New Japan Cup tournament is delayed due to a broken ring post.

IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match set for 3/15 New Japan Cup show

March 6, 2025 Andrew Thompson

It is official that Hirooki Goto is going to put the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Yuji Nagata.

2024 New Japan Cup results (3/16/24): SANADA def. Jack Perry to advance to semifinals

March 16, 2024 Andrew Thompson

The first semifinal match in the 2024 New Japan Cup tournament is locked in.

David Finlay pulled from New Japan Cup tournament

March 16, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Due to feeling ill, David Finlay is no longer competing in the 2024 New Japan Cup and Hirooki Goto is advancing to the next round.

2024 New Japan Cup results (3/12): Hirooki Goto & David Finlay advance to quarterfinals

March 12, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Day six of the 2024 New Japan Cup tournament wraps up.

2024 New Japan Cup results (3/7): David Finlay, Tanga Loa & Chase Owens advance

March 7, 2024 Andrew Thompson

Day two of the New Japan Cup tournament concludes.

Hiroshi Tanahashi to miss New Japan Cup dates & Sakura Genesis due to ankle injury

February 29, 2024 Andrew Thompson

As a result of an ankle injury, Hiroshi Tanahashi has been pulled from New Japan Cup dates as well as Sakura Genesis.

Jack Perry, Shingo Takagi, Gabe Kidd, Zack Sabre Jr. among names in 28-man New Japan Cup field

February 26, 2024 Andrew Thompson

This year’s New Japan Cup field consists of 28 names.