Basketball by day, volleyball by night, in one Kobe arena. On Saturday, December 5, 2026, the Kobe Storks of the B.LEAGUE PREMIER and the Osaka Bluteon of the SV.LEAGUE will each play an official game at GLION ARENA KOBE in Kobe, Hyogo. The chance to see top-league games from two different sports in the same venue is coming back once again.
Kobe Storks at midday, Osaka Bluteon in the evening
The Kobe Storks go first, with a 12:05 tip-off against Altiri Chiba. Later the same day, at 18:05, the Osaka Bluteon face JTEKT STINGS Aichi.
The Storks are based in Hyogo and the Bluteon in Osaka. With two Kansai clubs playing at home in the same arena on the same day, fans in the Osaka–Kobe area can pick one sport — or hop from one game to the other.
Gamba Osaka mascots and cheer team expected
The lineup of guests also goes beyond a single sport. Gamba Osaka, which has a co-creation partnership with the Osaka Bluteon, plans to send its mascots Moflem and Haachimo, along with the Gamba Osaka cheer dance team. The Bluteon’s mascot Papiness and the Storks’ mascot Storkie will join them.
Basketball, volleyball and a football club all sharing one stage is rare. Details of the events and their timing will be announced once decided.
Games and tickets
Details and tickets for each game are listed on each team’s official site. Because the basketball and volleyball games are separate matches, check the page for the game you want to attend.
Event details
- Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Venue: GLION ARENA KOBE (Kobe, Hyogo)
- B.LEAGUE PREMIER: Kobe Storks vs. Altiri Chiba (12:05 tip-off)
- SV.LEAGUE: Osaka Bluteon vs. JTEKT STINGS Aichi (18:05 start)
- Expected guests: Gamba Osaka (Moflem, Haachimo, Gamba Osaka cheer dance team), Osaka Bluteon (Papiness), Kobe Storks (Storkie)
- Kobe Storks game (Japanese): https://game.storks.jp/gamelp/game_20261205
- Osaka Bluteon game (Japanese): https://www.osaka-bluteon.com/homegame/2026-27/261205-1206/
