Cygames Partners with Breeders’ Cup to Sponsor the Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint for the Third Year Running
TOKYO — Oct. 5, 2026 — Video game publisher and developer Cygames, Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Koichi Watanabe, hereinafter referred to as “Cygames”) has formed a partnership with Breeders’ Cup Limited again this year to sponsor the Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships (hereinafter referred to as the “Breeders’ Cup”) for the third year running.
The Breeders’ Cup is a celebration of horse racing that brings together many of the world’s finest horses, owners, trainers and jockeys. Spanning two days and featuring fourteen G1 races, the event offers more than $34 million in purses and awards. The 2026 Breeders’ Cup will be held Oct. 30 – Oct. 31 in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint, scheduled for Oct. 31, is a 1,200-meter (six-furlong) race held on a dirt track for thoroughbred horses three years old and up, and boasts a purse worth $2 million. The race will feature the Cygames logo emblazoned on the starting gate and the saddle towels of the contending horses.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Life-Size Figure Display
During the Breeders’ Cup, a life-size figure depicting a character from the game Umamusume: Pretty Derby based on last year’s Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic* winner Forever Young will be placed on display.
*The Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic is the event’s main G1 start, a 2,000-meter (ten-furlong) race held for thoroughbred horses three years old and up.
Breeders’ Cup Details
Dates: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Total Prize Value: More than $34 million
Management: Breeders’ Cup Limited
Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint Details
Race Name: Cygames Breeders’ Cup Sprint
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31
Distance and Conditions: Dirt race at 1,200 meters for thoroughbred horses three years old and up
Total Prize Value: $2 million
Venue: Keeneland Racetrack (Kentucky, USA)
For details, including race start times, please check the official Breeders’ Cup website as well as the official social media channels on Facebook and X.
What is Umamusume: Pretty Derby?
Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a sports life simulation game where players take the role of a rookie trainer at Tracen Academy, an educational institution for Umamusume. Working in tandem with their Umamusume trainee through daily training and communication, players aim to win races and make both their dreams come true. In addition to its engaging gameplay, Umamusume also features rich, dramatic storytelling. Another highlight is the game’s immersive presentation—players are drawn in by spectacular races as well as “winning concerts,” where the Umamusume perform a wide variety of songs in a live concert setting. The game also won the Award for Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025.
For more information about Umamusume: Pretty Derby, please visit the official website, X, Facebook, YouTube and Discord.
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About Cygames
Tokyo-based Cygames, Inc. is renowned for the development and management of numerous mobile and console game titles, including Umamusume: Pretty Derby and Granblue Fantasy: Relink: Endless Ragnarok, as well as its various ventures into the animation and comics industries. The company’s vision of being the best in entertainment is reflected in its constant efforts to bring original and exciting experiences to all who enjoy its content.