The J.League on Friday announced details regarding the upcoming 2017 J.League U-16 Challenge League, which will take place from on March 24 across several venues.

The annual tournament is an important opportunity for players in the age group to earn competitive playing time and receive individual coaching.

In addition to a total of 49 participants from the J.League, this year’s competition will feature England’s West Ham, China’s Hebei China Fortune and selections dispatched from national training academies in Cambodia and Singapore.

The league’s six groups will be held between March 24 and April 6.