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The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks hold two Crayon Shin-chan collaboration games against the Orix Buffaloes at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026. Spectators receive a date-specific item at entry, and Shin-chan characters appear in a pre-game stage show outside Gate 8.
A valid ticket for that day's baseball game is required for the admission gift and character photo session. The public stage can be watched without a match ticket, but the photo session has a purchase condition and a strict first-come limit. Details were checked against the Hawks announcement on August 12, 2026; ticket availability, merchandise and operations can change.
Key information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026 |
| Opponent | Orix Buffaloes |
| First pitch | 14:00 Saturday; 13:00 Sunday |
| Venue | Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka |
| Entry gift | Towel Saturday; T-shirt Sunday, with visitor-section exceptions |
| Nearest subway | Tojinmachi Station on the Airport Line |
Choose the date by game time and admission gift
Saturday's game begins at 14:00 and the home-support gift is a Crayon Shin-chan collaboration towel measuring approximately 80 by 34 centimetres. Sunday's game begins at 13:00 and the gift is a collaboration T-shirt in S, L or 3XL while stocks last. Visitor-support seating receives different Orix supporter goods instead of the Shin-chan item: a multipurpose pouch on Saturday and an eco bag on Sunday. Check the seat type before buying if the gift matters to you.
- August 22: 14:00 first pitch and collaboration towel
- August 23: 13:00 first pitch and collaboration T-shirt
- Visitor-support seats receive separate visitor goods
Receive the item when entering the dome
One item is handed to each person using a valid ticket when passing through the admission gate, from gate opening until the end of the bottom of the eighth inning. It cannot be collected after you have already entered, and one person cannot use several tickets to receive several items. Bring your own bag because a carry bag is not supplied. T-shirt sizes have limited stock; visitors requesting 3XL are directed to Gate 2 even when another entrance is printed on the ticket. Follow staff instructions on the day.
Stage show and limited photo session
Shin-chan, Buriburizaemon and Action Mask are scheduled for the outdoor stage by Gate 8 from 11:00 to 11:40 on Saturday and from 10:00 to 10:40 on Sunday. Anyone may watch the stage. The photo session is limited to the first 30 groups each day who spend at least 10,000 yen in a single purchase at HAWKS STORE HOME, including Crayon Shin-chan collaboration goods. Receipts cannot be combined, each group may have up to four people and every participant must also hold that day's game ticket. Meeting windows are 10:45–10:55 Saturday and 09:40–09:55 Sunday.
Tickets, access and hot-weather planning
Buy the correct date and seat through an official Hawks ticket channel and review the stadium rules before travel. Tojinmachi is the nearest subway station, followed by a walk of roughly 15 minutes; event buses may operate from Hakata or Tenjin depending on the game. Roads, buses and the station become crowded before and after games, so allow extra time and consider a stored-value transport card. The character stage is outdoors and begins well before first pitch. Carry water, sun protection and light luggage, while following stadium restrictions on bottles, cans and other prohibited items.
