New Japan Pro-Wrestling has officially unveiled the full schedule for its annual Best of the Super Juniors tournament, with match cards spanning from mid-May through the finals in early June. The lineup was first reported by NJPW1972.com.

The prestigious junior heavyweight tournament will kick off on May 14 and feature a mix of established stars and rising talent across multiple dates, culminating in the semifinals on June 5 and the finals on June 7.

The announced schedule is as follows:

• May 14: Kosei Fujita vs. Francesco Akira
• May 16: El Desperado vs. Taiji Ishimori
• May 17: Robbie Eagles vs. El Desperado
• May 20: Robbie X vs. Kosei Fujita
• May 23: YOH vs. Robbie Eagles
• May 24: Jun Kasai vs. Nick Wayne
• May 27: Francesco Akira vs. Jun Kasai
• May 29: Valiente Jr. vs. Kosei Fujita
• May 30: SHO vs. Taiji Ishimori
• June 2: El Desperado vs. YOH
• June 3: Taiji Ishimori vs. KUSHIDA
• June 5: Semifinals
• June 7: Finals

This year’s tournament features a diverse field blending NJPW mainstays such as El Desperado, Taiji Ishimori, and KUSHIDA with international competitors and junior heavyweight standouts. Notably, appearances by Jun Kasai and Nick Wayne add an intriguing cross-promotional element to the competition.

Best of the Super Juniors remains one of NJPW’s most celebrated annual events, spotlighting high-speed, technical wrestling and often serving as a proving ground for the division’s top talent.