On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the third round of the Kyoto Prefecture Qualifiers for the National High School American Football Championship was held at the Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School Ground. The Ritsumeikan Uji High School Panthers defeated the Doshisha International High School Wild Rover 45–6, securing their place in the national championship as Kyoto Prefecture's representative. The Panthers will begin their national championship campaign in the second round on Saturday, November 21.