What this is
Nippon Professional Baseball at one of Japan's most celebrated stadiums — the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks host the Orix Buffaloes at Mizuho PayPay Dome in a regular-season NPB clash. The Hawks are perennial powerhouses with a famously passionate fanbase, and the Dome's atmosphere on a home game night is genuinely electric. Pia Special Seating offers a reserved ticket option through the Pia ticketing platform, giving visitors a guaranteed seat rather than navigating general admission.
Who should go
Sports fans, families, and anyone curious about Japanese baseball culture — NPB games are accessible, entertaining, and far more affordable than equivalent stadium events in the West. Solo travellers will find the crowd energy easy to join in with.
Good to know
Pia Special Seating tickets can be purchased via pia.jp — foreign credit cards are generally accepted on the Pia platform, and convenience store pickup (combini) at Lawson or FamilyMart is the most reliable collection method for visitors without a Japanese delivery address. Mizuho PayPay Dome has a capacity of around 38,000 and is a fully retractable-roof stadium, so the game proceeds rain or shine. Large bags may be subject to inspection at entry gates. Food and drink vendors circulate the stands throughout the game, and the Hawks' famous in-stadium beer girls carry kegs on their backs — a uniquely Japanese experience. Games typically last around three hours; doors open roughly 90 minutes before first pitch.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.