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The 72nd Waseda-Keio American Football Match
| GAME | 早稲田大学BIG BEARS vs. 慶應義塾大学UNICORNS |
|---|---|
| Location | Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium, Tokyo, Japan |
| Time | 12 PM ET, 1 PM JT |
| Watch | TV: Free on YouTube! |
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The Waseda–Keio rivalry (早慶戦, Sōkeisen), also known as the Waseda–KO rivalry, is a college rivalry between two universities located in Tokyo, Japan: Waseda University and Keio University. Waseda University also has a close relationship with Meiji University, and the sports competition between these two universities is known as Someisen. These schools are regarded as the most prestigious private universities in Japan. The rivalry dates back to the introduction of baseball in Japan during the Meiji period (1868–1912). In Keio University, it is called Keisōsen, too.
The last time these academically prestigious, private Tokyo-based universities played in football was 2019, they are two of the oldest programs in Japan’s college football scene (Waseda started college football in 1934, Keio in 1935). This game is part of the spring exhibition season, both teams will be in the top division of the Kanto conference in the fall regular season.