" Umamusume: Pretty Derby is the first video game title to become an official event partner for the MotoGP™ Japanese Grand Prix, one of the world's premier motorcycle races"

Video game publisher and developer Cygames, Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Koichi Watanabe) announces that Umamusume: Pretty Derby (hereinafter referred t o as " Umamusume "), a game developed and operated by t he company, has become an official event partner for the 2026 FIM MotoGP(tm) World Championship Round 16 MOTUL Grand Prix of Japan (hereinafter referred to as the "MotoGP(tm) Japanese Grand Prix"), set to take place at Mobility Resort Motegi from October 2, 2026.

Held across 18 countries worldwide, MotoGP (tm) is the world's premier motorcycle racing series. The MotoGP(tm) Japanese Grand Prix is part of that series, and this is the first time a video game title has become one of its official event partners.

A massive, 155-meter display will feature eight Umamusume racers, such as Vodka, near the racecourse, and there will also be photo spots within the event venue featuring an Umamusume illustration.