Blue Lock Season 3: Neo Egoist League Arc, Release Date & Everything We Know
Updated on September 2, 2026.
Blue Lock Season 3 is officially confirmed, premiering October 9, 2026. The anime will adapt the Neo Egoist League arc (also known as "Shin Eiyû Taisen" — New Hero Wars), the most ambitious arc in the series.
Release date
Season 3 premieres October 9, 2026, announced at the Blue Lock Egoist Festa 2025 in Tokyo.
The Neo Egoist League arc
After the Japan U-20 match, Blue Lock goes global. Players get drafted by world-renowned European clubs:
- Bastard München — elite German club, starring Michael Kaiser
- Manshine City — Manchester City-inspired, with Nagi
- FC Barcha — Spanish club, with Bachira
- PXG — with Shidou Ryusei
The Neo Egoist League covers over 150 manga chapters — the exact adaptation format is not yet confirmed.
Why this is the most hyped arc
This is where Blue Lock goes from "great sports shonen" to a global phenomenon. Japanese players face the world's best, rivalries explode, and the European club jerseys become iconic.
Blue Lock 2026 timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | Season 2 on Netflix |
| May 27, 2026 | Diamonds in the Rough competition (CONCACAF) |
| August 7, 2026 | Live-action film (Japan) |
| October 9, 2026 | Season 3: Neo Egoist League |
Wear your club's colors
The Neo Egoist League is all about the European club jerseys. At Blue Lock Store, we already have every team:
Every jersey available with customization (+€6) to add your name and number. Get ready for Season 3.
