Sports teams and organizations also participate in "Sports Pride Promotion"
We support (LGBTQ x sports events) !
With the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo approaching,
Osaka is attracting attention from all over the world.
Asia's No. 1 LGBTQ-Friendly City
Towards the realization of Osaka,
The first IGLTA (International LGBTQ+ Travel Association) in Asia
As a step towards holding the World Assembly (2024) in Osaka,
Sports Teams
In cooperation with organizations,
The uniforms worn by players during games and the venues will be rainbow-colored (a symbol of LGBTQ).
"Sports Pride Promotion"
(LGBTQ x Sports Event) will be held!
By revitalizing LGBTQ tourism and sports tourism,
Many people from home and abroad came to watch the match.
We hope you enjoy Osaka!
Event Introduction
The jerseys and captain's marks worn by the players,
Decorations in the venue, etc.
It will be rainbow colors (a symbol of LGBTQ)!
* Varies for each match.
At the venue, there will also be a raffle where you can win autographed merchandise from each sports team by answering a questionnaire!
In addition, for visitors from overseas,
In collaboration with "Time Out Osaka",
We will distribute a leaflet (in English) introducing 10 LGBTQ-friendly spots.
For domestic visitors, the official LINE account "Desika: Only in Osaka" provided by NEC and officially recognized by the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau will be
There will also be an event introducing LGBTQ-friendly stores and a chance to win sports team merchandise by touring these stores.
10/21(Sat)
Captain's armband worn by Gamba Osaka
10/14 (Sat)
The uniform worn by the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners
Partner sports teams
Organization
RUGBY FOOTBALL
Hanazono Kintetsu Liners
The club philosophy of the Hanazono Kintestu Liners is to inspire as many people as possible by playing a role as the leader in sports culture and developing sports business through rugby.
They will continue to train every day and never lose sight on challenging themselves as an “organization that fights to win.”
SCHEDULE
- Hanazono Kintetsu Liners VS Melbourne Rebels
- Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Venue: Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiosaka City
Red Hurricanes Osaka
The rugby team "Red Hurricanes Osaka" aims to become an indispensable presence in the host town of Osaka. We value our connections with the local community and between people, and this season we will compete in the Japan Rugby League One DIVISION 2.
SCHEDULE
- RedHurricanes Osaka vs NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu
- 2024年1月13日（土） 12時～
- Venue: Yodoko Sakura Stadium
NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu
The team is a member of the NTT Japan Rugby League One and its training base is in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture, with the eight cities of Kashiwa, Matsudo, Nagareyama, Noda, Kamagaya, Inzai, and Shirai in the Tokatsu area as its host area. The team is beloved by the local community and is working towards promotion to Division 1.
SCHEDULE
- NEC Green Rockets VS Red Hurricanes Osaka
- Sunday, March 10, 2024 14:30~
- Venue: Kashiwanoha Park Stadium
SOCCER
gamba osaka
Since the launch of the J.League in 1991, Gamba Osaka has won numerous titles both at home and abroad, and in 2022, they have restructured their brand to achieve their next big ambition: to become "Japan's Best Sports Experience Brand." With the brand theme of "BE THE HEAT, BE THE HEART," the club aims to become a cornerstone that connects Gamba Osaka with the people, with the aim of creating experiences that go beyond the pitch, involving fans and the local community.
SCHEDULE
- Gamba Osaka VS Nagoya Grampus
- Saturday, October 21, 2023 14:00
- Venue: Panasonic Stadium Suita
BASKETBALL
Osaka Evessa
Osaka’s only professional basketball team that plays under the B. League B1. The origin of the team name comes from the story of “Ebisu-sama,” the god of business prosperity and one of the seven gods of fortune. Since the people in Osaka affectionately call him “Ebessan,” the team was named that way in the hopes that it will revitalize Osaka, the city of humanity, laughter, and business.
Match Schedule and DetailsSCHEDULE
- Osaka Evessa VS Ryukyu Golden Kings
- Wednesday, December 6, 2023
- Venue: Ookini Arena Maishima
VOLLEYBALL
JT Marvelous
https://www.jti.co.jp/sports/marvelous/index.html
JT Marvelous is a member of the Volleyball V.LEAGUE. As a team closely tied to its hometowns of Hyogo and Osaka, it actively participates in social contribution activities such as "volleyball classes" held in various locations, including local governments. It is a women's volleyball team with players with unique personalities.
SCHEDULE
- JT Marvelous VS KUROBE
- Saturday, November 11, 2023 13:00~
- Venue: Ookini Arena Maishima
- JT Marvelous VS PFU
- Sunday, November 12, 2023 13:00~
- Venue: Ookini Arena Maishima
suntory sunbirds
https://www.suntory.co.jp/culture-sports/sunbirds/
The Suntory Sunbirds are based in Minoh, Osaka Prefecture, and are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year (founded in 1973). In May they became the first Japanese team to win the Asian Club Championships, and are aiming to win a medal at the World Club Championships in December.
SCHEDULE
- Suntory Sunbirds VS Panasonic Panthers
- Saturday, February 3, 2024 12:00pm
- Venue: Ookini Arena Maishima
panasonic panthers
https://panasonic.co.jp/sports/volleyball/
A men's volleyball club based in Hirakata City. They were the first champions of the V.LEAGUE, and achieved the first ever triple crown of titles three times, including two consecutive league victories, the Emperor's Cup, and the Kurowashiki Cup. Six Japanese national team players, Yamauchi, Nishida, Yamamoto, Otsuka, Nishiyama, and Eva De Dan, are on the team. The club name represents the fearless and agile play of a leopard stalking its prey, and the sight of the ball racing across the court.
SCHEDULE
- Panasonic Panthers VS Suntory Sunbirds
- March 2, 2024 (Sat) 14:00
- Venue: Panasonic Arena
PROFESSIONAL
WRESTLING
Osaka Pro Wrestling
Battle entertainment with laughter, tears and emotion!! Osaka Pro Wrestling is the group with the most masked wrestlers in Japan, and has many unique masked wrestlers associated with Osaka, such as Ebessan, Kuishinbo Kamen and Tigers Mask. The matches are not only Japanese strong style matches, but also highlights such as speedy offensive and defensive techniques based on Mexican style Lucha Libre and gorgeous flying techniques. In addition to the intense matches, there are also funny wrestling matches that are unique to Osaka Pro Wrestling, which will fascinate everyone.
SCHEDULE
- Osaka Pro Wrestling
- March 16, 2024 (Sat) 11:00am
- Venue: Furari Kyobashi
Match List
| Date and Time | Team Name | venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 14th (Sat) 14:00~ | Hanazono Kintetsu Liners VS Melbourne Rebels | Higashiosaka City Hanazono Rugby Stadium |
| October 21 (Sat) 14:00~ | Gamba Osaka VS Nagoya Grampus | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| November 11th (Sat) 13:00~ | JT Marvelous VS KUROBE | Ookini Arena Maishima |
| Sunday, November 12th, 13:00~ | JT Marvelous VS PFU | Ookini Arena Maishima |
| December 6th (Wednesday) 19:05~ | Osaka Evessa VS Ryukyu Golden Kings | Ookini Arena Maishima |
| 2024年1月13日（土） 12時～ | RedHurricanes Osaka vs NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| Saturday, February 3, 2024 12:00pm | Suntory Sunbirds VS Panasonic Panthers | Ookini Arena Maishima |
| March 2, 2024 (Sat) 14:00 | Panasonic Panthers VS Suntory Sunbirds | Panasonic Arena |
| Sunday, March 10, 2024 14:30~ | NEC Green Rockets VS Red Hurricanes Osaka | Kashiwanoha Park General Stadium |
| March 16, 2024 (Sat) 11:00am | Osaka Pro Wrestling | Wandering around Kyobashi |
