The B. League is keeping its feet moving forward as it prepares for its third year, hoping to broaden basketball's appeal among the public.

On Monday, the nation's professional men's circuit released the schedule for the upcoming 2018-19 season.

The campaign will tip off with a meeting of two of the league's powerhouse clubs when the Chiba Jets Funabashi and Kawasaki Brave Thunders play on Oct. 4 at Funabashi Arena.