NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1
Synopsis
The first night of G1 Climax 36 took place on July 11, 2026, at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, marking the first time since 2019 that New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) opened its annual round-robin heavyweight tournament in the United States, and was headlined by an A Block match between Konosuke Takeshita and Yota Tsuji.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
新日カードランブル presents G1 CLIMAX 36 オープニングVTR【勝て！叫べ！頂へ！】／2026.7.11 アメリカ・NOW ARENA〜8.16 東京・両国国技館
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-09
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Konosuke Takeshita
Konosuke Takeshita
Yota Tsuji
Yota Tsuji
Ryohei Oiwa
Ryohei Oiwa
Oleg Igorevich Boltin
Oleg Boltin
Yuya Uemura
Yuya Uemura
Callum Newman
Callum Newman
Hirooki Goto
Hirooki Goto
Seiya Sanada
SANADA
Luke James Uggles Eatwell
Zack Sabre Jr.
Shota Umino
Shota Umino
Tomoyuki Oka
Great-O-Khan
Yuto Nakashima
Yuto-Ice
Ren Narita
Ren Narita
Oskar Münchow
OSKAR
Shin Takagi
Shingo Takagi
Lee Jae-kyung
Jake Lee
Aaron Henry
HENARE
Aaron Phillip Wolf
Aaron Wolf
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 11, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 3h 6m
- Production Studios
- New Japan Pro-Wrestling
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New Wrestling Watched in 2026
at entry 54 average rating is 58% 3230 is the total rating as of entry 54 Matches watched but not full show Okada vs AR Fox but not the full ROH show Orient Express vs Rockers from Rumble 91 but not the full show Evil Uno & Ram Kaicho vs. Marika Kobashi & Shota from DDT Super Japan Pro Wrestling Judgement but nothing else from the show. Starboy vs Aaron Rourke from 4.8 Evolve Antonio Honda vs Yoh 4.15 DDT TJPW Gaisen Sakura Pro Wrestling 2026 4.16 I watched the TJPW matches but skipped the mens matches, this was released on the Thursday of Mania week with like 13 other shows to watch that day ~High Speed Battle Royal Mio Shirai vs. La Pidita vs. Natsu Sumire vs. Ka Kedita vs. Madison Marley vs. Yuki Fuuna 4.17 Seadlinnng Action Wrestling ZSJ vs Minoru Suzuki Six Man Tag WCPW Senka vs Chris Hero Lola Vice & Mr. Iguana vs. Thea Hail & Shiloh Hill: WWE World 2026
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What is NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1 about?
The first night of G1 Climax 36 took place on July 11, 2026, at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, marking the first time since 2019 that New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) opened its annual round-robin heavyweight tournament in the United States, and was headlined by an A Block match between Konosuke Takeshita and Yota Tsuji.
Who directed NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1?
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1 was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1?
The principal cast of NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1 includes Konosuke Takeshita, Yota Tsuji, Ryohei Oiwa, Oleg Igorevich Boltin, Yuya Uemura.
When was NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1 released and how long is it?
NJPW G1 Climax 36 - Day 1 was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 3h 6m.