ONE PIECE DAY Returns for 2026 as Ticket Application Dates Confirmed
The first schedule and ticketing details for the 2026 edition of the annual ONE PIECE DAY celebration have officially been unveiled.
This massive yearly event commemorates the incredible legacy of Eiichiro Oda’s legendary pirate epic, bringing the community together for a weekend of exciting announcements and activities.
ONE PIECE DAY ‘26 is scheduled to take place at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 4 through 6, spanning two days of exciting events.
The celebration will kick off with a special “Premiere Eve Festival” on Saturday, August 22, 2026, running from 13:00 to 18:00 JST.
The main ONE PIECE DAY ’26 event will follow on Sunday, August 23, welcoming attendees from 9:00 to 18:30 JST.
A major highlight of the weekend will be the highly anticipated final results of the 2nd Global One Piece Character Popularity Poll World Top 100, which will be revealed live at the venue across both days.
Places 100 to 31 will be announced at the “Premiere Eve Festival,” whilst the remaining top 30 places, including the first place winner, will be revealed during the main ONE PIECE DAY ’26 event on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Those looking to attend ONE PIECE DAY ’26 will need to secure their admission through a multi-stage lottery system before securing reservations for specific stage events or shopping times.
Let’s take a look at the full ticketing schedule for the upcoming celebration!
- First Advance Lottery
Applications for both the “Premiere Eve Festival” and the main event will be accepted from Wednesday, June 3 at 12:00 JST until Monday, June 22 at 23:59 JST.
Results will be announced on Monday, June 29, with winning applicants having until Friday, July 3, to complete their ticket purchases.
- Second Advance Lottery
A second chance to apply for admission will open on Monday, July 6, at 12:00 JST and close on Monday, July 20, at 23:59 JST.
Results for this round will be revealed on Monday, July 27, and purchases must be finalized by Friday, July 31.
- Stage and Merchandise Numbered Tickets
Attendees who have successfully secured their admission passes can apply for reserved stage viewing seats and numbered merchandise area tickets starting on Monday, August 10.
Further updates regarding the specific schedule of panels and available event goods will be shared closer to the weekend, and all ticket applications can be submitted directly via the official ONE PIECE DAY website.
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