To commemorate the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J.League season, the J.League is collaborating with Pokémon, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, under the theme "EVOLUTION! ~The J.League is evolving.~" and will be holding "Pokémon J.League Festivals" at 60 clubs nationwide. GAMBA OSAKA will be holding a "Pokémon J.League Special Festival" at Panasonic Stadium Suita during their match against FC Tokyo on September 12th (Saturday). Pikachu and the striker Pokémon Cinderace will be making appearances at this event! In addition, there will be various events held inside and outside the stadium, including a photo spot and special performances featuring the club partner Pokémon, Luxray. Please come and enjoy!

<Target Matches>
September 12th (Sat) MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE 7th Sec. vs. FC Tokyo, Kick-off at 19:00

<List of Events Held>
• All stadium attendees will receive an EVO BAG (Pokemon eco-bag)! (Excluding visitor seats and preschool children without tickets)
・A huge gathering of Pikachu! Cinderace will be there too!
・Try your hand at Pokémon Foot Darts!
・ A Pokémon photo spot has appeared!
・All 60 types of EVO BAG on display!
・ Participate in the stadium stamp rally and get an original Pikachu sticker!
・"Pokémon GO" Special Event! Raid Battles will also be held!
・Special videos will be shown on the large screen!

<Event Details>
All attendees will receive an EVO BAG (a Pokémon eco-bag) as a gift!
A Pokémon eco-bag (EVO BAG) featuring Pikachu and Luxray, the club partner Pokémon, will be given to all stadium visitors at the entrance gate! (Excluding visitor seats and preschool children without tickets)
・One ticket will be distributed at the gate upon entry for each person holding a ticket for the day. We cannot distribute tickets after you have passed through the entrance gate or at any other location, so please be sure to receive yours upon entry.
- Distribution will not be made to visitors in designated seating areas or to preschool children who do not have tickets.
・We cannot accept requests for tickets to be collected on behalf of others or for tickets to be distributed multiple times. Regardless of the number of tickets you hold, only one ticket will be given per person who enters the venue.
This offer is only valid for those who enter the stadium before the end of the match. We cannot provide the items after the match or on a later date.

A huge gathering of Pikachu! Cinderace will be there too!
Six Pikachus in J.League uniforms and the striker Pokémon Cinderace are coming to Panasonic Stadium Suita!

15:10 - March at Gamba Well-being Park
17:00 onwards: Parade & Photo Session @ Gamba Well-being Park, Suita G Stage
18:45 - Appearing on the pitch before kickoff @ pitch
Halftime Pikachu Challenge @ Pitch

*The event may be canceled in case of rain.
*The content and schedule of the event may change depending on the circumstances.

Special footage will be shown on the large screen!
Before the match, a special video featuring Pokémon and the J.LEAGUE will be shown on the big screen. Furthermore, the introduction video for the starting lineup will also be a special Pokémon version! Each player will be introduced with their "favorite Pokémon." Look forward to seeing your favorite player's favorite Pokémon!
*Videos and content may be posted on social media after the match.
Around 18:15 - Introduction of entry members (Pokemon special version) @ large screen
Around 18:45 - Special video on the large screen

Club-exclusive Pokémon merchandise is now on sale!
We will be selling original club Pokémon merchandise featuring Pikachu and Luxray, the club's partner Pokémon, at the stadium.

Pikachu T-shirt WHITE

Sizes: M/L/XL, Kids 130/150
Selling price: 4,950 yen, Kids' size: 4,400 yen
Material: 100% cotton

Pikachu T-shirt BLACK

Sizes: M/L/XL, Kids 130/150
Selling price: 4,950 yen, Kids' size: 4,400 yen
Material: 100% cotton

Pikachu Keychain

Size: Approximately 7.5cm (width) x 8.1cm (height)
Selling price: 1,100 yen
Material: Acrylic

Pikachu Towel Scarf

Size: Approximately 110cm wide x 20cm tall
Selling price: 2,500 yen
Material: 100% cotton

Luxray T-shirt WHITE

Sizes: M/L/XL, Kids 130/150
Selling price: 4,950 yen, Kids' size: 4,400 yen
Material: 100% cotton

Rentora T-shirt BLACK

Sizes: M/L/XL, Kids 130/150
Selling price: 4,950 yen, Kids' size: 4,400 yen
Material: 100% cotton

Rentora Keychain

Size: Approximately 7.5cm (width) x 8.1cm (height)
Selling price: 1,100 yen
Material: Acrylic

Rentora Towel Scarf

Size: Approximately 110cm wide x 20cm tall
Selling price: 2,500 yen
Material: 100% cotton

*All prices include tax.
*The lineup may be expanded in the future.
*There is a possibility that we will restock or accept orders again.

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Try your hand at Pokemon Foot Darts
Try your hand at Pokémon Foot Darts, decorated with lots of Pokémon including Cinderace!
Each person gets to kick three balls and aim for a high score!

Location: Panasonic Stadium Suita, in front of the Flash Field outside the stadium.
Duration: 15:30 until kickoff
Participation fee: Free
Participation is open to everyone.
Participation prize: One Aceburn sun visor will be given to each participant.

*We have prepared a sufficient number of participation prizes, but they will be available only while supplies last.
*The content and schedule of the event may change depending on the circumstances.
*The event may be canceled in case of rain.

A photo spot has appeared!
This is a special photo spot where your Club Partner Pokémon, Luxray, faces off against your opponent's Club Partner Pokémon, Soublaze. Be sure to take a commemorative photo!

Location: Inside Gamba Well-being Park
Duration: 15:00 until kickoff

*Please refrain from touching the exhibits.
*If you wish to take photos, please be considerate of others and handle it yourself.

EVO BAG All 60 Clubs Special Exhibition
We will be specially exhibiting all 60 types of EVO BAGs (Pokemon eco-bags) from J1 to J3, featuring designs of Pikachu and club partner Pokemon.

Participate in the stadium stamp rally and get an original Pikachu sticker!
Collect the three stamps placed throughout the venue and evolve your Pokémon into Cinderace! Once you've collected them all, you can get an original Pikachu sticker at the prize exchange booth.

Event Time and Location
* Stamp ①: Special booth inside Gamba Well-being Park outside the stadium (15:00 - until kickoff)
* Stamp ②: Special booth behind the home goal outside the stadium (15:00 - until kickoff)
* Stamp ③: Special booth inside GAMBA POP-UP LAB on the 3rd floor of the stadium (from opening until the end of halftime)

Click here for the stamp rally map

Prize: J.League Pokemon Festival Pikachu Original Sticker

*Please visit the stamp rally locations listed above, "Stamp ① to ③," in order. (The stamp rally sheet will be given to you at "Stamp ①." The prize will be given to you at "Stamp ③.")
*A ticket for the day's game is required to participate in the stamp rally (and receive prizes). (Preschool children do not need a ticket if they are sitting on their guardian's lap. If a seat is required, please purchase a ticket.)
*Each person will receive one stamp rally sheet. Each person can redeem only one reward per stamp sheet. Multiple redemptions are not permitted.
*While we have prepared a sufficient number of display cards and prizes, the offer will end once supplies run out.
*The content and schedule of the event may change depending on the circumstances.

Pokémon GO Special Event! Raid Battles will also be held!
A special Pokémon GO event is coming to Panasonic Stadium Suita! In addition to PokéStops and Timed Challenges, Raid Battles will also be held!

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Time Challenge
By visiting the designated stadiums, you can obtain a limited-time "Time Challenge." Completing the challenge will reward you with items perfect for the event, as well as the chance to encounter "Cinderace." Please note that the "Time Challenge" has an expiration date.

Special PokéStop
A special PokéStop will be set up at the stadium, available throughout the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J.LEAGUE season. Be sure to look for it!

Raid Battle
During the designated matches, special "Raid Battles" will be held at the gyms set up in each stadium. The following Pokémon will appear in these "Raid Battles," and winning will give you a chance to catch these Pokémon. Please note that these battles will not feature a "location background."
"Cinderace" *If you're lucky, you might even encounter a shiny version!

*To participate in the Pokémon GO event, you will need the Pokémon GO app. Please refrain from using your phone while walking and take full precautions to ensure the safety of your surroundings.
*The content and schedule of the event may change depending on the circumstances.
*We will not be able to answer inquiries regarding the "Pokémon GO" app at the stadium on the day of the event. Please check the inquiry form within the app.

For more information about "Pokémon GO," please visit: https://www.pokemongo.jp/play/

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