KAWASAKI — At first glance, it looks to have replaced its predecessor. But the main concept actually offers a whole lot of new excitement to the young participants.

The inaugural Global Challenge Bowl, which has taken the place of the NFL Global Junior Championship that was held along with Super Bowls in the past few years, will be played between the Japan and United States Under-19 national teams in Kawasaki Stadium at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

The GJC was not held at last month's Super Bowl in Glendale, Ariz.