Rakuten Baseball, Inc. (Headquarters: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, President: Masayuki Morii) announces that it will hold its major summer event, "Natsusuta! STARLIGHT GALAXY," from Friday, July 31, 2026, to Sunday, August 23, 2026.

"Natsusuta!" is a popular summer event for the Rakuten Eagles, held annually since 2008, with over 4.7 million visitors to date. In 2025, held under the theme "VIVID SUMMER," the event featured stadium productions enveloped in colorful lights and sounds, along with exclusive gourmet offerings, attracting approximately 270,000 visitors. In 2026, with the theme "STARLIGHT GALAXY," the entire Rakuten Mobile Miyagi Stadium will be transformed into a "space environment," offering attendees a unique viewing experience exclusive to this summer.

This Year's Theme is Space! Rakuten Eagles' "Strongest" Summer Event Kicks Off July 31 (Fri)

This event will feature visuals inspired by galaxies spread across the stadium's outer perimeter and throughout the venue. A giant rocket object, approximately 8 meters tall, and a planet-themed object will be installed at the main entrance. Additionally, 41 types of gourmet dishes inspired by galaxies will be available, providing visitors with a comprehensive "STARLIGHT GALAXY" experience from the moment they step into the stadium.

Beyond just watching the games, interactive experiences themed around space will also be offered, creating summer memories for families and friends. Experience a special stadium transformation into the "strongest" and most enjoyable space environment at Rakuten Mobile Miyagi Stadium this summer.

< "Natsusuta! STARLIGHT GALAXY" Event Overview >

- Name: Natsusuta! STARLIGHT GALAXY

- Dates: Friday, July 31, 2026 - Sunday, August 23, 2026

- Time: During each game day (from gates opening until after the game ends)

- Venue: Rakuten Mobile Miyagi Stadium

- Special Website: https://www.rakuteneagles.jp/special/natsusuta/

Venue Productions Adorned with a Cosmic Theme! First-Ever Daily Drone Show with 300 Drones

Finale to Feature Baseball's Largest 800-Drone Show and Fireworks

The in-stadium productions during the event period will incorporate motifs of space and galaxies for the starting lineup announcements and inter-inning events, creating an immersive space-like atmosphere as if traveling through the cosmos. Furthermore, fireworks will be launched daily after the 5th inning (※) and a 300-drone show will be held daily after the game, serving as unique nighttime attractions for Natsusuta!. On the final day, baseball's largest 800-drone show and the "Daiwa Roynet Hotels presents Natsusuta! Finale Fireworks Display" will be held to spectacularly conclude the event. This offers a special viewing experience blending the expansive scale of an outdoor stadium with the excitement of a night game.

※ Varies depending on game start time

Limited Gourmet Items Themed Around Galaxies Also Available!

Food and beverage offerings will include a total of 41 types of limited-edition gourmet items designed to match the "STARLIGHT GALAXY" theme, available at 46 outlets. Visually appealing items inspired by space and starry skies, such as "Star Curry," "Starfall Cheese Potatoes," "Meteorite Karaage," "Dark Matter Mazesoba," and "Cloud and Popping Ramune Cream Soda," will be sold.

- Partial List of Limited Gourmet Items

Star Curry

- Vendor: 100 Hours Curry x Lemon Sour AND GO

- Price: 1,200 yen

Starfall Cheese Potatoes

- Vendor: COCONUT KITCHEN

- Price: 700 yen

Meteorite Karaage

- Vendor: Biyatai Fukuhara (Wagon)

- Price: 400 yen

Dark Matter Mazesoba

- Vendor: Obento no Kobayashi

- Price: 1,250 yen

Cloud and Popping Ramune Cream Soda

- Vendor: T&G Kitchen, T&G Kitchen TEPPAN

- Price: 730 yen

※ Prices include tax

"Strongest" STARLIGHT GALAXY Limited Edition Merchandise Also Available

Merchandise will also feature numerous related items themed around "STARLIGHT GALAXY." Items incorporating space motifs will be sold, serving not only as souvenirs but also to deepen the enjoyment of the event's theme. Merchandise to be worn during games will also be available, further enhancing the "strongest" Natsusuta! experience.

- Partial List of Limited Merchandise

Aloha Shirt (All-over Space Print)

- Price: 4,800 yen

GALAXY Uniform

- Price: 6,800 yen

GALAXY Cap

- Price: 4,500 yen

Face Towel

- Price: 2,200 yen

[E-Collection] Acrylic Keyholder (Spacesuit)

- Price: 850 yen

Furi Furi Keychain

- Price: 980 yen

※ Prices include tax

Popular "Strongest" Water Play Spot for Kids: "Taki Ion Pool" Appears at Smile Glico Park

Smile Glico Park will host the annual "Taki Ion Pool." This refreshing experience, perfect for the hot summer, allows families to create "strongest" summer memories together.

- Sponsor: Updraft Co., Ltd.

Special Events and Visitor Gifts Also "Strongest" - Space Experience Content Suitable for Summer Homework Projects

During the event period, various special events will be held in addition to game viewing. After the games, stargazing and moon observation sessions using telescopes and binoculars will be held. On the final day, August 23 (Sun), the "Daiwa Roynet Hotels presents Natsusuta! Finale Fireworks Display" will take place, illuminating the summer night sky with vibrant fireworks, accompanied by an 800-drone show.

≪Astronomy Observation Sessions≫

Astronomy observation sessions will be held in the stadium after the games, allowing participants to observe the night sky with telescopes and binoculars. Around August 13 (Thu), the "Perseid meteor shower" is expected to reach its peak, offering an excellent opportunity to witness shooting stars. Enjoy a special experience of the summer night sky while savoring the afterglow of the baseball game.

〇 Night Sky and Moon Observation Session

- Dates: July 31 (Fri) - August 2 (Sun) - Games against Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

- Time: Approximately 30 minutes after game end - up to 1 hour

- Location: Smile Glico Park

〇 Starry Sky and Meteor Shower Observation Session

- Dates: August 11 (Tue, holiday) - August 13 (Thu) - Games against ORIX Buffaloes

- Time: Approximately 30 minutes after game end - up to 1 hour

- Location: Smile Glico Park

〇 Lunar Exploration Robot Experience Session

- Dates: July 31 (Fri) - August 2 (Sun) - Games against Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

- Time:

July 31 (Fri): 16:30-18:30, August 1 (Sat): 15:00-18:30, August 2 (Sun): 13:00-16:30

- Location: Front Plaza

Details for Astronomy Observation Sessions here

≪JAXA Collaboration! Space Experience Content≫

A special collaboration event with the Kakuda Space Center will be held. This event offers a space experience enjoyable for both adults and children, featuring talks by Kakuda Space Center staff about their daily work, a PET bottle rocket launching experience in the field, and a white puzzle and mirror lighting experience used in astronaut training.

- Target Dates: July 31 (Fri) - Game against Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, August 11 (Tue, holiday) - Game against ORIX Buffaloes, August 18 (Tue) - Game against Chiba Lotte Marines, August 21 (Fri) - Game against Saitama Seibu Lions

- Location: Front Plaza

Details for JAXA Collaboration! Space Experience here

≪Daiwa Roynet Hotels presents Natsusuta! Finale Fireworks Display≫

- Date: August 23 (Sun) - Game against Saitama Seibu Lions

- Time: After the game

- Content: Fireworks display to conclude "Natsusuta! STARLIGHT GALAXY"

- Sponsor: Daiwa House Realty Management Co., Ltd.

Details for Fireworks Display here

≪GALAXY Drone Show≫

- Date: August 23 (Sun) - Game against Saitama Seibu Lions

- Time: After the game

- Content: Baseball's largest 800-drone show

Details for Drone Show here

≪Visitor Gifts≫

- July 31 (Fri) - Game against Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

GALAXY Random T-shirts will be presented to the first 15,000 visitors. T-shirts will feature the names and numbers of 10 players, distributed randomly.

- Sponsor: FYC Co., Ltd.

- August 1 (Sat) - Game against Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

GALAXY Tumblers will be presented to the first 15,000 visitors.

- Sponsor: Japan Post Co., Ltd.

- August 2 (Sun) - Game against Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

Kids' apparel will be presented to the first 1,500 children aged middle school or younger.

- Sponsor: Eida House Industry Co., Ltd.

- August 11 (Tue, holiday) - Game against ORIX Buffaloes

A GALAXY hooded towel made from PET bottles collected at the stadium will be presented to the first 1,200 children aged middle school or younger.

- Sponsor: Seinan Shoji Co., Ltd.

"Strongest" Beer Garden to Enjoy the Space Atmosphere

The "Suntory Beer Garden" will be held in the front plaza, a perennial event. This year, it will feature galaxy-themed decorations to match the "STARLIGHT GALAXY" concept, offering a "strongest" moment to enjoy a space-like atmosphere along with the openness of a summer night game. This destination content, enjoyable before or after the game, will enhance the overall excitement of the stadium.

- Sponsor: Suntory Holdings Limited

Details for Suntory Beer Garden here

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