GLION ARENA KOBE to open on April 4, 2025. The arena will be built on the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, creating a new vitality for the Kobe waterfront.

This multi-purpose arena, with a capacity of 10,000 people, is scheduled to host a variety of events, including home games for the Kobe Storks, Hyogo Prefecture's only professional basketball club in the B.LEAGUE, as well as professional sporting events, music concerts, and MICE. The VIP floor, packed with unique Kobe touches, will offer a new viewing experience, and several restaurants and shops will open simultaneously, allowing visitors to enjoy the open feeling of the waterfront. Together with TOTTEI PARK on the south side of the arena, efforts will be made to create a landmark that will inspire Kobe's civic pride.

Opening on the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, the facility's mission is to "raise the heart rate of the world," and aims to create a "new landmark area that we can be proud of for the next generation" that will bring about new surprises and excitement through the fusion of sports, entertainment, and digital technology.

In addition, based on the business partnership agreement ^*2 concluded between Smart Value and Kobe City to "create the future of the city center and waterfront area," we will work on new urban development (regional revitalization) and solving social issues centered around the arena.

One Bright KOBE has launched the "TOTTEI KOBE Official App" ^*3, an entertainment app that will further enhance the TOTTEI and Kobe experience. The app will promote increased mobility around the arena with features that allow visitors to enjoy themselves before they arrive, such as discount coupons and a stamp rally.

The arena's seating is laid out in a horseshoe shape. Equipped with one of the largest permanent LED screens in the Kansai region and featuring high-quality sound speakers, the arena creates a unified viewing experience, allowing you to feel like you're there from any seat.

The opening ceremony will be held on Friday, April 4th, with One Bright KOBE's own self-planned event, "Opening Night Party, a celebration for people who live and love Kobe" ^*4. A variety of entertainment events will be offered on the stage over the first month of the arena's opening, known as "Turning Point 30," to celebrate its birth.

The opening matches will be held on Saturday, April 5th and Sunday, April 6th, and the final matches of the 2024-25 season will be held on Sunday, April 20th and Monday, April 21st.

On April 5th, the first day of the match, Yudai Ohno of Da-iCE, winner of the 2021 Japan Record Award and making his first appearance on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen in 2024, will appear as a special guest and perform a solo rendition of the national anthem.

In addition, to commemorate the two-day opening match, the city will be decorated in STORKS GREEN.
Come experience the heated battles of the Kobe Storks, the team that sparked the launch of GLION ARENA KOBE Project.

Click here for details on the Kobe Storks' match schedule.
https://www.storks.jp/schedule/?scheduleMonth=4

The latest information about "TOTTEI" will be provided on the official app, official social media, and official website.

GLION ARENA KOBE Project is scheduled to operate over the next 50 years, with deep roots in the local community. Toward the realization of a sustainable society, we will work with various companies and organizations to create new appeal for Kobe (as a smart city).

We are currently seeking companies and organizations that support this project, as well as naming rights partners for the arena. If you are interested, please contact us using the inquiry form.

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