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Giants vs BayStars is professional Japanese baseball in the NPB has a hundred years of competitions, famous players and amazing excitement. The 20th ANNIVERSARY Honda Cars Shizuoka presents an event called Legendary Stadium Kusanagi Showdown. This event brings together two of the well-known teams in the history of Japanese baseball. The teams are the Yomiuri Giants OB and the Yokohama DeNA BayStars OB. The game is held at the Shizutetsu Stadium Kusanagi in Shizuoka Prefecture. This is a seven-inning game that shows old-time players returning to the field. It is a game, with importance and a lot of memories.
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- The Story: Central LeagueGiants vs BayStars
- Why Experience It Live: Giants vs BayStars
- [CURRENT EDITION-2026] Dates, Venues, and Tickets
- Why Book Through Jasumo: Giants vs BayStars
- How It Works: Giants vs BayStars
- Frequently Asked Questions: Giants vs BayStars
- Venue & Access
- Related Links
- Previous Editions
- Sold-Out Notice
The Story: Central LeagueGiants vs BayStars
For years the Yomiuri Giants and the Yokohama DeNA BayStars (once called the Yokohama Taiyo Whales and Yokohama BayStars) have had great games in the Central League. The next alumni game, called OB or “Old Boys ” is a moment. It celebrates twenty years of help from Honda Cars Shizuoka. It also brings players back to Shizutetsu Stadium Kusanagi, a place that is very special in Japanese baseball history.
The Yomiuri Giants OB team is led by the exciting Kiyoshi Nakahata. This team has a strong group of players who were great pitchers and hitters. Famous starters like Suguru Egawa, Hiroki Makihara (who once threw a game for the Giants) Masaki Saito, Kimiyasu Kudo and Kazuhisa Kawaguchi are part of the strong pitching staff. On the side great players and managers such as Tatsunori Hara, Kazunori Shinozuka, Michihiro Ogasawara, Tokuhiro Komada, Alex Ramirez and Yoshinobu Takahashi come back to wear the famous orange and black uniforms.
Opposing them is a strong Yokohama DeNA BayStars OB team managed by Akio Saito. The BayStars alumni have players from all times in the teams history. They have pitchers like Masatsugu Hiramatsu, Daisuke Miura (known as “Bancho”) Hideyuki Awano and Shun Yamaguchi. Their offensive players include names, like Motonobu Tanishige, Norihiro Nakamura, Seiichi Uchikawa, Yutaka Takagi and Hitoshi Tamura.
This game will be seven innings long. It mixes the energy of Central League games with a special friendly event. Fans will get a chance to see past MVPs, Japan Series winners and national heroes playing together again.
Why Experience It Live: Giants vs BayStars
Attending an NPB alumni showdown offers an entirely distinct cultural experience compared to standard regular-season games. Ballpark atmosphere at Kusanagi Stadium during an exhibition of this caliber blends nostalgia, top-tier craftsmanship, and authentic Japanese fan culture.
Supporters on both sides bring organized cheering traditions to life. The first 4,000 eligible ticket holders entering the stadium will receive a special souvenir “support muffler towel”—2,000 orange towels dedicated to the Giants first-base side and 2,000 blue towels for the BayStars third-base side. Watching classic legends step up to bat while thousands of fans raise their regional cheering towels provides a vibrant window into Japan’s deep love for baseball.
[CURRENT EDITION-2026] Dates, Venues, and Tickets
Sunday, 15 November 2026 – Shizutetsu Stadium Kusanagi, Shizuoka
- Game Start: 1:00 PM JST (7 Innings)
- Rosters Location: Yomiuri Giants OB (1st Base Side) / Yokohama DeNA BayStars OB (3rd Base Side)
| Ticket Category | Available Seats From – To (JPY) | Reference Price (USD) |
| Reserved Infield Wing Seats (1st / 3rd Base Side) | ¥7,000 – ¥12,000 | $46 – $80 |
| Reserved Infield Seats (Home Plate / 1st / 3rd Base) | ¥6,500 – ¥11,000 | $43 – $73 |
| Infield Net General Admission | ¥4,500 – ¥8,500 | $30 – $56 |
| Infield General Admission | ¥3,000 – ¥6,000 | $20 – $40 |
| Outfield General Admission | ¥2,000 – ¥4,500 | $13 – $30 |
Ticket prices change over time with availability and demand, and are confirmed at the time of enquiry.
Ticketing Conditions & Event Rules:
- Children under 3 years old enter free of charge if sitting on a parent’s lap; a designated ticket is required if a separate seat is used.
- Free cheering muffler towels are limited to the first 4,000 eligible infield ticket holders (Wing Reserved, Infield Reserved, Net GA, and Infield GA) and distributed at entrance gates on a first-come, first-served basis.
- In the event of severe weather or rain, the game may be cancelled. Official postponement or refund rules apply according to event organizer terms.
Secure Your Preferred Seats
To secure your tickets for the Yomiuri Giants OB vs. Yokohama DeNA BayStars OB showdown, please prepare the following details before reaching out:
- Event Name: Giants OB vs BayStars OB Kusanagi Showdown
- Match Date: 15 November 2026
- Preferred Seating Tier & Number of Tickets
Please click the link below to submit your request to our team.
Why Book Through Jasumo: Giants vs BayStars
Navigating ticket purchases for high-demand Japanese sporting events from overseas can present significant hurdles. Jasumo removes these obstacles completely.
- Access: Japanese ticketing systems frequently require domestic mobile phone verification, Japanese-language navigation, and local registration. Events featuring high-profile baseball alumni often sell out during pre-sale phases. Jasumo secures your access using a broad network of domestic sources, official platforms, event organizers, and verified secondary markets.
- Communication: Official event notices, venue entry rules, and rain postponement instructions are issued exclusively in Japanese. Jasumo manages all communications on your behalf and provides clear updates in English.
- Payment: Japanese ticketers frequently decline foreign credit cards. We process payments via our established domestic channels, allowing you to pay smoothly and securely.
Every ticket obtained by Jasumo is thoroughly authenticating for complete validity and delivered directly to your hotel or Airbnb accommodation across Japan by secure local post or courier. Service fees cover our concierge, verification, and delivery operations, which are detailing clearly when you contact us.
How It Works: Giants vs BayStars
- Submit Your Enquiry: Send us your required match details, preferred seating category, and party size via our contact form.
- Receive Confirmation: We verify live market availability, seat tiers, and final pricing, providing you with a clear quote.
- Payment & Booking: Confirm your reservation using our straightforward payment gateway.
- Authentication & Hotel Delivery: We secure your physical or digital passes, authenticate their validity, and deliver them directly to your accommodation in Japan ahead of game day.
Frequently Asked Questions: Giants vs BayStars
Because Shizutetsu Stadium Kusanagi is an open-air venue, outdoor matches are subject to weather conditions. If the organizers officially cancel the event due to rain or severe weather, Jasumo will assist you in accordance with the official cancellation policy of the event organizers.
Cheering towels are provided by the event organizers to the first 4,000 eligible infield ticket holders upon entering through the main stadium gates on the day of the match. They are distributing on a first-come, first-served basis.
Children under 3 years of age may enter free of charge provided they sit on a parent or guardian’s lap. However, if a child under 3 requires their own individual seat, a valid ticket for that section must purchase.
Most Japanese ticketing outlets require a Japanese telephone number capable of receiving SMS verification, a Japanese credit card, and a Japanese billing address. Jasumo bypasses these technical barriers by managing the entire procurement, verification, and delivery process for international guests.
Matches featuring iconic Japanese baseball figures—such as Tatsunori Hara, Suguru Egawa, and Daisuke Miura—attract significant regional and national interest. Reserved infield seating categories typically sell out well ahead of game day.
An order is making up of the original ticket price, the cost of the platforms used to purchase the ticket, and a service fee. Because every event, seating tier, and order request is unique, please contact us directly for full details and a tailored price for your specific booking.
Venue & Access
Shizutetsu Stadium Kusanagi (Shizuoka Prefectural Kusanagi Sports Park Baseball Stadium)
- Address: 29-1 Kurihara, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
- Nearest Railway Stations:
- Prefectural Art Museum Bankoku Station (Shizuoka-Shimizu Line): Approximately a 5-minute walk to the sports park entrance.
- JR Kusanagi Station (JR Tokaido Main Line): Approximately a 10-to-15-minute walk or a short bus ride directly to the stadium grounds.
- Nearby Landmark: Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art and Kusanagi Sports Park.
Related Links
Previous Editions
Placeholder for historic match records and previous alumni showcase archives.
Sold-Out Notice
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