Buffaloes☆Ponta DAY 2026 Game 2: Event Details and Key Visual Announced
Loyalty Marketing, which operates the common loyalty point service "Ponta," has announced the event details and key visual for the second "Buffaloes☆Ponta DAY 2026" as a sponsor of the Orix Buffaloes. The event will be held on May 30th at Kyocera Dome Osaka, featuring character greetings and sales of limited-edition merchandise.
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Loyalty Marketing, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Fumihiko Katsu; hereinafter "LM"), which operates the common loyalty point service "Ponta," has been a sponsor of the Orix Buffaloes since the 2016 season. For the 2026 season, LM is developing support initiatives as a uniform pants sponsor. We are pleased to announce the event details for the second "Buffaloes☆Ponta DAY 2026," to be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Kyocera Dome Osaka.
For the 2026 season, a total of three "Buffaloes☆Ponta DAY 2026" events will be held throughout the season. We have prepared various activities to excite and support the fans.
Game 2, on Saturday, May 30th, featuring the Orix Buffaloes vs. Chunichi Dragons, will have a key visual inspired by the Orix Buffaloes' 2026 season slogan, "Nekketsu #Bassion2026." On the day of the game, the venue will be decorated with this key visual. Additionally, Buffaloes☆Ponta, Buffaloes☆Papa Ponta, and Pastel Buffaloes☆Ponta will appear for greetings and a special first pitch ceremony. Furthermore, a Buffaloes☆Ponta merchandise booth will be set up inside Gate 13, selling "Buffaloes☆Ponta Lucky Bags" and "Buffaloes☆Ponta Lottery tickets."
LM's concept for "Ponta x Sports" is "Ponta supporting excitement and dreams with sports." By utilizing the character "Ponta," we aim to support sports and teams together with fans as part of the fan community, and deepen connections through various communications with fans. We will also spread the value and appeal of sports to a wider audience.
Buffaloes☆Ponta DAY 2026 Game 2 Event Details
① Appearance of Buffaloes☆Ponta, Buffaloes☆Papa Ponta, and Pastel Buffaloes☆Ponta
Before the start of the game, Buffaloes☆Ponta, Buffaloes☆Papa Ponta, and Pastel Buffaloes☆Ponta will welcome visitors. They will also appear on the field for a special first pitch ceremony and other activities.
② Sale of New Merchandise
Sales Locations
Ponta Point Exchange (https://spend.ponta.jp/)
Amazon "Ponta-ya" (https://www.amazon.co.jp/ponta)
Orix Buffaloes Official Online Shop (https://shop.buffaloes.co.jp/)
Bs SHOP
*Buffaloes☆Ponta Bat Plush will be sold sequentially from Friday, May 29th.
③ Nobori de Sakanoboru (Climbing the Banners to Look Back)
Following Game 1, "Nobori" (banners) featuring illustrations that became popular on official X (formerly Twitter) will be set up inside the venue, allowing fans to reminisce about memories. For Game 2, 10 types of "Nobori" with illustrations from the 2021-2025 seasons will be displayed.
④ Buffaloes☆Ponta Merchandise Booth
Location
Inside Gate 13, Kyocera Dome Osaka
Date and Time
Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 12:00 PM until the end of the 7th inning (scheduled)
Buffaloes☆Ponta Lucky Bags
Three types of lucky bags containing Buffaloes☆Ponta merchandise and instant photos (5,000 yen, 10,000 yen, 30,000 yen, all tax included) will be sold. The 5,000 yen lucky bag will always include a "Buffaloes☆Ponta Tattoo Seal," and the 10,000 yen and 30,000 yen lucky bags will always include a "Buffaloes☆Ponta Bat Plush."
Buffaloes☆Ponta Lottery
A lottery will be held where participants can draw once for 1,500 yen (tax included). Prizes include autographed baseballs from Orix Buffaloes players and Buffaloes☆Ponta merchandise. All participants will receive a limited-edition sticker.
For the 2026 season, a total of three "Buffaloes☆Ponta DAY 2026" events will be held throughout the season. We have prepared various activities to excite and support the fans.
Game 2, on Saturday, May 30th, featuring the Orix Buffaloes vs. Chunichi Dragons, will have a key visual inspired by the Orix Buffaloes' 2026 season slogan, "Nekketsu #Bassion2026." On the day of the game, the venue will be decorated with this key visual. Additionally, Buffaloes☆Ponta, Buffaloes☆Papa Ponta, and Pastel Buffaloes☆Ponta will appear for greetings and a special first pitch ceremony. Furthermore, a Buffaloes☆Ponta merchandise booth will be set up inside Gate 13, selling "Buffaloes☆Ponta Lucky Bags" and "Buffaloes☆Ponta Lottery tickets."
LM's concept for "Ponta x Sports" is "Ponta supporting excitement and dreams with sports." By utilizing the character "Ponta," we aim to support sports and teams together with fans as part of the fan community, and deepen connections through various communications with fans. We will also spread the value and appeal of sports to a wider audience.
Buffaloes☆Ponta DAY 2026 Game 2 Event Details
① Appearance of Buffaloes☆Ponta, Buffaloes☆Papa Ponta, and Pastel Buffaloes☆Ponta
Before the start of the game, Buffaloes☆Ponta, Buffaloes☆Papa Ponta, and Pastel Buffaloes☆Ponta will welcome visitors. They will also appear on the field for a special first pitch ceremony and other activities.
② Sale of New Merchandise
Sales Locations
Ponta Point Exchange (https://spend.ponta.jp/)
Amazon "Ponta-ya" (https://www.amazon.co.jp/ponta)
Orix Buffaloes Official Online Shop (https://shop.buffaloes.co.jp/)
Bs SHOP
*Buffaloes☆Ponta Bat Plush will be sold sequentially from Friday, May 29th.
③ Nobori de Sakanoboru (Climbing the Banners to Look Back)
Following Game 1, "Nobori" (banners) featuring illustrations that became popular on official X (formerly Twitter) will be set up inside the venue, allowing fans to reminisce about memories. For Game 2, 10 types of "Nobori" with illustrations from the 2021-2025 seasons will be displayed.
④ Buffaloes☆Ponta Merchandise Booth
Location
Inside Gate 13, Kyocera Dome Osaka
Date and Time
Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 12:00 PM until the end of the 7th inning (scheduled)
Buffaloes☆Ponta Lucky Bags
Three types of lucky bags containing Buffaloes☆Ponta merchandise and instant photos (5,000 yen, 10,000 yen, 30,000 yen, all tax included) will be sold. The 5,000 yen lucky bag will always include a "Buffaloes☆Ponta Tattoo Seal," and the 10,000 yen and 30,000 yen lucky bags will always include a "Buffaloes☆Ponta Bat Plush."
Buffaloes☆Ponta Lottery
A lottery will be held where participants can draw once for 1,500 yen (tax included). Prizes include autographed baseballs from Orix Buffaloes players and Buffaloes☆Ponta merchandise. All participants will receive a limited-edition sticker.