Attention wrestling fans! Get ready for the biggest event of the year as NJPW’s Wrestle Kingdom 18 kicks off on January 4, 2024. But before the main event, there will be a special Pre-Game Fan Fest held at Tokyo’s Hikosen Theater on January 3.
At the Hikosen Theater, fans will have the opportunity to meet and greet their favorite wrestlers, as well as attend a public press conference to get all the inside scoop on Wrestle Kingdom 18. This is the perfect warm-up event for fans from all over the world who are flocking to Tokyo for the grand spectacle.
For overseas fans, highly limited tickets to the public press conference will be released in the coming days. These tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis and are expected to sell out quickly. Once the capacity is reached, no more tickets will be available, so make sure to grab yours as soon as they are released!
Here are the details for the event:
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 3 (exact timetable to be determined)
Location: Hikosen Theater, Tokyo, Taito-ku, Higashi Ueno 4-24-11
Event Details:
1. Meet and Greet: Fans can meet their favorite wrestlers during this session. Please note that the schedule and participating wrestlers are to be determined. Entry is free, but fans must purchase applicable merchandise to be signed.
2. Public Press Conference for Belc Presents Wrestle Kingdom 18: Doors will open at 1:30 PM, and the conference will begin at 2 PM. Entry to this conference is priced at 3,000 Yen (approximately 20 USD). Tickets for overseas fans will be available soon.
Participating wrestlers for both events will be announced at a later date and are subject to change without notice. The exact start time of the public press conference may vary based on event conditions.
Here are some important notes:
- The maximum number of tickets you can apply for at one time is 2 tickets.
- You may be asked to present an ID card to verify your identity. Please bring your ID card with you.
- Please bring a printout of your My Page (QR Code). Your companion must be present before entering the venue.
- Refunds will be issued in the case of cancellation or postponement of the event. However, no cancellations, refunds, exchanges, or changes will be accepted after purchase for any other reason.
- Tickets are required for elementary school students and older. Pre-elementary school children do not need a ticket as long as one child per guardian is seated on the guardian’s lap.
- Re-entry is not permitted.
- This event is a public press conference for Wrestle Kingdom 18 and does not include matches or separate talk shows.
- This ticket allows access to the public press conference as a fan and is not for members of the media.
- Video recording is prohibited in the venue.
- Please be sure to watch the event from the seat indicated on your ticket and do not move seats.
- Alcoholic beverages, bottles, cans, and dangerous items are not allowed.
- No food is permitted in the venue, and drinking bottles must have a lid. Eating or drinking from your seat is not allowed.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to get up close and personal with your favorite wrestlers and be part of the excitement leading up to Wrestle Kingdom 18. Keep an eye out for the release of overseas tickets and make sure to secure your spot at the Pre-Game Fan