NJPW Releases G1 Climax 36 Match Schedule as Field Nears Completion

New Japan Pro-Wrestling has unveiled the full match schedule for G1 Climax 36, bringing the annual round-robin tournament into sharper focus even as two spots in the field remain to be filled.

The bracket is close to being set after Yuto-Ice and Aaron Wolf both came through their respective play-in matches this week, punching their tickets into the main tournament. The final qualifier is set for July 6, when El Phantasmo faces Ryohei in a match that will determine the last entrant — though the identity of one additional participant is still to be confirmed.

The G1 Climax is the most prestigious tournament in New Japan’s calendar, typically running through the summer and serving as the traditional launching pad for the main event of Wrestle Kingdom in January. A G1 victory comes with a guaranteed IWGP World Heavyweight Championship match at Tokyo Dome, making every point in the round-robin stage carry significant weight.

With the schedule now public, fans can begin mapping out the full slate of block matches. The play-in format has added an extra layer of competition to the lead-up, giving emerging talent a shot at the main draw while keeping the field competitive from the very first bell.

All eyes will be on July 6 to see who completes the lineup alongside the already-qualified field, after which New Japan’s summer centerpiece will be fully set and ready to roll.