Basketball viewing guide - Osaka Evessa
ABOUT THE TEAM
Osaka Ebessa is a professional basketball team based in Osaka that belongs to the B.LEAGUE. They are also the first champions of Japan's first professional basketball league (bj league).
The B.LEAGUE, which takes place every year from October to May, allows you to watch basketball teams from all over the country play.
At the match held at Ookini Arena Maishima, the interactive show experience created in collaboration with the ultra-technologist group TeamLab is a must-see.
DID YOU KNOW?
The name EVESSA is derived from Ebisu-sama, the ancient Japanese god of commerce.
In addition, the girls' performance unit "BT" will liven up Osaka Evessa with the concept of the fan booster team that supports the prosperity of Osaka Evessa, and the goddesses "Fukumusume" who bring "good fortune" to the games.
HOW TO ENJOY
Also pay attention to the performances before and after the game!
Before and after the matches at Ookini Arena Maishima, there will be special performances in collaboration with teamLab! In addition to projections and moving lights, there will also be an interactive experience using an interactive ball that changes light when tossed, allowing you to take part in the performance. Don't miss it!
Wear original goods!
Around the entrance to the arena, various cheering goods such as towels and uniforms are on sale. Near the merchandise sales area, there are also life-size panels of players, so be sure to line up and take photos.
Enjoy the game with some food in hand!
Around the arena and near the entrance, there are many shops where you can buy delicious food to satisfy your hunger before the game or to accompany you while watching the game. Wear your merchandise, grab some food, and wait for the game to start! There might even be arena-exclusive menu items! Be sure to look for them.
Enjoy hands-on events and interact with athletes!
Customers are randomly selected from the seats to take part in a mini-game held on the court. If you're lucky, you might even win a prize! At the end of the game, there is also a high-five session with the players, limited to one seat. *The high-five session may not be held during the winter.
Fees and Access
- Food & Drink
- Food such as fried chicken and potatoes will be available for purchase at the venue.
We also sell soft drinks and alcohol.
- ticket
- Same-day tickets: 1st floor unreserved seats for adults: 3,200 yen, 2,200 yen for elementary, middle and high school students
Unreserved seats on the second floor of the arena: 2,700 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for elementary, middle and high school students
- Access
- Thank you Arena Maishima
After the match, a free shuttle bus will run from the arena to JR Sakurajima Station and Osaka Metro Cosmosquare Station.
Official website: Osaka Evessa
- *All prices are as of 2018. Prices for 2019 and beyond have yet to be determined.
*The content is for the 2018-19 season. The content may change each season.