KOBE GAMES 2026

KOBE GAMES 2026

Meriken Park

location
Meriken Park
period
September 21, 2026 (Mon) - September 22, 2026 (Tue)
Time
10:00–18:00
cost
Free to watch (food and merchandise sold separately at each stall)
access
【Train】About 8 min walk from Minato-Motomachi Station (Subway Kaigan Line); about 15 min from Motomachi Station (JR / Hanshin)
【Car】Just off the Kyobashi exit of Hanshin Expressway Route 3 Kobe Line (no event parking announced; use nearby paid car parks)

Why You Should Visit

A two-day street basketball festival on Kobe's waterfront. 3on3 games with top players from around Japan sit at the centre, surrounded by music, food stalls and other entertainment. Now in its fifth year, the event takes over Meriken Park, and watching is free — you can drop in on your way along the harbour even if you don't follow basketball.

Programs

Timetable & Map

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

Food and retail booths as announced on the official Instagram. Hours and menus may change on the day.

Essentials

There are 5 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Meriken Park, and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

NOTE

Scale of the tournament:

  • 32 men's teams and 8 women's teams, 40 in all from across Japan
  • ¥100,000 in prize money (¥50,000 each for the men's and women's winners)
  • September 21 is the men's preliminary round; the 22nd has the women's preliminaries and both final tournaments

At the venue:

  • The courts are outdoors and the spectator area is not covered
  • No event parking is announced; use the paid car parks nearby

※Exact start times for each programme and any bad-weather changes are announced on the official Instagram (@kobegames_jp)

出典: 神戸港“U”パークマネジメント共同事業体 公式サイト

FAQ

Do I need a ticket to watch?
Watching is free. Food and merchandise are sold separately at each stall.
Are the teams and match schedule published?
The 40 teams and the broad time blocks for the preliminaries and finals have been announced. Individual match times and stage set times are not out yet; they are posted on the official Instagram (@kobegames_jp).
Is it good for families with children?
It is a free outdoor event and you can watch the games while walking around the park. Food stalls make it easy to spend time there with children.
What happens if it rains?
No cancellation policy has been announced. The courts are outdoors, so check the official Instagram for updates before heading out.

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