How to Buy Baseball Tickets in Japan
by TicketX
- 🎟️Main Ways to Receive Tickets
- 🌟Teams that are easy to purchase in English
- 🤖Teams requiring translation
- 👷Teams requiring an efforts
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How to Issue Tickets in Japan
Ticket access in Japan really depends on the team. Some have full English sites, while others might need a Japanese address or have tricky pages. We’ll explain how to issue tickets depending on each situation.
🎟️Main Ways to Receive Tickets
Electronic Tickets (QR Code / App)
After you buy, you'll usually get a QR code by email or in the app. Just show it on your phone to get in. Some events may ask you to confirm "receipt" after entering. These tickets are super convenient, but sometimes you'll need a Japanese phone number or a specific app.
Anonymous Shipping / Mail (e.g., Letter Pack)
The seller mails the ticket to you. If you use the platform's anonymous shipping, it comes in the company's name, so the seller's address stays hidden. You'll usually get a tracking number after it's sent. Make sure your address is correct when you buy—it can be tricky to change later.
Convenience Store Pickup (In-Store Issuance)
You print the ticket at a convenience store and use the receipt to get in. The machines are in Japanese, and you may need a local account or payment method. This option sometimes isn't available for overseas buyers.
Hand Delivery / Pick-Up at the Venue
You meet the seller at the venue and get your ticket directly. This can be a bit risky if plans change or in rare cases of scams, so double-check the date, time, and place through the platform before meeting.
Comparing Ticket Purchasing Methods by Team
We have put together a guide to ticket purchasing methods for all 12 professional baseball teams in Japan, specifically for international fans. Use this as a reference and enjoy Japanese baseball more easily!
🌟Teams that are easy to purchase in English
Team name | Pay methods | Ways to receive tickets |
|---|---|---|
（読売ジャイアンツ） | credit card or pay at seven-eleven store | receive QR code |
（東京ヤクルトスワローズ) | Apple Pay or Google Pay | receive QR code to mobile wallet |
（埼玉西武ライオンズ） | credit card | receive ticket from seven-eleven |
（中日ドラゴンズ） | Apple pay or Google pay | receive QR code to mobile wallet |
(広島東洋カープ) | credit card or cash | receive at the ticket office at the stadium or convenience stores |
（福岡ソフトバンクホークス） | credit card | receive voucher via email →exchange at ballpark ticket counter |
Hiroshima Toyo carp are conducing advanced online sales, but they do not offer overseas shipping
🤖Teams requiring translation
Although these are not available in English, it is not difficult to access as no membership registration is required.
Team name | Notes |
|---|---|
（阪神タイガーズ） | Available to watch at Koshien Stadium or Kyocera Dome Osaka |
（横浜DeNA BayStars） | pay by credit cards, receive tickets from Lawson or Ministop |
👷Teams requiring an efforts
The following teams require a Japanese address.
However, if you don't select "Shipping," you can register using your hotel address.
Enter your postal code (e.g., 123-4567) and the prefecture and city will be automatically entered.
Use Google Translate to fill in the rest of the address.
If your phone number doesn't work, you can also use your hotel's phone number.
Team Name | Required account |
|---|---|
（東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス） | Rakuten Account （free sign up） |
（千葉ロッテマリーンズ） | Marines ID (free sign up) |
（オリックスバッファローズ） | BsClub (free sign up) |
（北海道日本ハムファイターズ） | F-village account（Free sign up） |
Where to Find Cheap Japanese Baseball Game Tickets
Unlike other resale sites such as StubHub, SeatGeek, and Ticketmaster, where service fees may fluctuate depending on venues, ticket types, and ticket prices, TicketX has an industry-low flat fee, which makes getting Japanese professional baseball (NPB) games tickets significantly cheaper.
You can currently find affordable seats for Japanese professional baseball (NPB) games through TicketX. Popular matchups—especially games featuring historic teams like the Yomiuri Giants or Hanshin Tigers, as well as weekend and playoff season games tend to sell out quickly. Demand rises even more once key matchups and postseason contenders are confirmed, so if you’re planning to experience Japanese baseball in person, it’s best to secure your tickets early at Ticket X!
About TicketX
TicketX is America's newest secondary ticket market, which debuted in July 2023. TicketX's mission is to provide the best ticket-selling and ticket-buying experience for American users. Thanks to our solid foundation built by TicketJam, the largest secondary ticket marketplace in Asia, TicketX promises to bring long-term support as well as world-class customer experience to the American audience. By leveraging the expertise and success of TicketJam as well as its Magazine, TicketX is poised to set new standards and redefine expectations in the dynamic world of resale ticket markets within America.
