The excitement hit a snooze button for Blue Lock fans before the manga returned with another thrilling chapter packed with unexpected twists. The release date for Blue Lock chapter 288 has just been announced. However, it indicated that the manga would be going on a one-week break before the release of the next chapter, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in this action-packed series.
Blue Lock Chapter 288 release date and time
Blue Lock Chapter 288 will be published on Christmas, which is Wednesday, December 25 at midnight (JST) in Japan, according to the manga’s official website. The chapter will be unveiled globally on Tuesday, December 24, which is Christmas Eve. Due to time zone differences, the release timing will vary from one location to another. To catch the chapter in time, fans can use the table below.
| Time Zone | Release Time | Release Day | Release Date |
| Pacific Daylight Time | 8 am | Tuesday | December 24 |
| Eastern Daylight Time | 11 am | Tuesday | December 24 |
| British Summer Time | 4 pm | Tuesday | December 24 |
| Central European Summer Time | 5 pm | Tuesday | December 24 |
| Indian Standard Time | 8:30 pm | Tuesday | December 24 |
| Philippine Standard Time | 11 pm | Tuesday | December 24 |
| Japanese Standard Time | 12 am | Wednesday | December 25 |
| Australia Central Standard Time | 12:30 am | Wednesday | December 25 |
Where to read Blue Lock Chapter 288?
The upcoming chapter will be accessible through the K manga manga reader service, which Kodansha established. The service is available to fans via a mobile application or website. However, only Americans can access the site, and in order to read the most recent chapter, a subscription is needed.
What to expect from Blue Lock Chapter 288?
Fans will learn who will take Igarashi Gurimu’s spot at left back in the next chapter. Although Yukimiya Kenyu is anticipated to be included, Master Striker is likely to include any of the previous Japan U-20 players, with Teppei Neru being the most apparent possibility. He was a right-back once, but he could play left-back just as readily now.