First-Time Viewing Guide: 7 Key Points on How to Buy Tickets and Enjoy Them!

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What kind of team is the Bretheon?

2025-26 Tatung Life SV.LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

About US OSAKA BLUTEON

A men's volleyball club founded in 1951, based in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. The former club name was Panasonic Panthers. They have won the domestic league championship 8 times, the Emperor's Cup 5 times, and the Kurowashiki Flag 13 times, producing numerous Japanese national team players. In 2024, the club underwent a rebranding and was reborn as "OSAKA BLUTEON," meaning "Blue to Eon." At the Men's World Club Championship held in 2025, the club achieved the first-ever runner-up finish in Japanese club history, and also won the Daido Life SV.LEAGUE in 2025-26. With the mission "ALWAYS TO THE TOP, ALL WAYS TOGETHER," they continuously challenge themselves to become the best club in the world.

Team Characters

PAPPINESS raising their hands Volleyball
Name: PAPPINESS
A fairy born from a deep love for OSAKA BLUTEON and volleyball

PAPPINESS

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Where are the matches held?

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Since its founding, OSAKA BLUTEON has been based at the Panasonic Arena in its hometown, Hirakata City.
In addition, home games will be held at five arenas, mainly in Osaka Prefecture.

  • 1. Panasonic Arena
  • 2 Asue Arena Osaka
  • 3 Ookini Arena Maishima
  • 4 GLION ARENA KOBE
  • 5 Shimadzu Arena Kyoto

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When are the matches playing?

Image: All 44 regular season games from October to mid-April Image: Late April to early May Championship

Every October, the SV.LEAGUE matches 'Regular Season' begin.
Matches are held until late April of the following year. The top six teams from the regular season advance to the "Championship," where the championship match is held.

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Tatung Life SV.LEAGUE

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Emperor's Cup

There are different types of matches throughout the year, and we fight daily for each title.

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How to Choose Tickets

All tickets will be sold through 'Ticket V (Daido Life SV.LEAGUE official ticket sales site)'. Tickets can be issued using either 'Mobile ID Ticket (smartphone pickup) = Smart V electronic ticket' or 'paper ticket (e-ticket PDF) issuance'.
*A V Member ID is required to make a purchase.

What kind of seats will you be sitting in?

Bench side / opposite bench side
This is the position where you can view the coat from the side, which is familiar from TV broadcasts.
You can watch rallies from both sides, so you can enjoy intense battles and ball-connecting rallies across the net, giving you a clear understanding of the overall flow of the match.
End side
This is the position where you view the court vertically. Recommended when you want to feel the ball's flight path, speed, and impact.
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PAPPINESS of joy Image: Volleyball
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We offer a variety of seat types, including the "Premier Seat" and "Exciting Seat" for immersive matches, as well as the "Arena Bench Side" where you can watch the players up close. Prices vary depending on the seat, so be sure to check both the seat type and the sales price!

How to Buy Tickets

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How to Enjoy GAMEDAY

3 hours ago
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Arrival at the venue

There are plenty of fun opportunities right in front of the venue!
Enjoy goods and kitchen cars!
Happiness Fua Fuay and a volleyball court are also available!!

1 hour 35 minutes ago
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General Admission Begins

After completing baggage inspection, head to the arena!
Introducing players and providing information on special events
You can also get a match day program at the entrance.

1 hour 15 minutes ago
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Player Court Insertion / Warm-up

In the arena, the players are warming up!

30 minutes ago
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Opening Player Entrance

The venue went dark, and the players entered to the music and performance! The starting lineup was introduced, and the excitement of the venue reached its peak!

Start of the match
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The match finally begins!

Everyone enjoys the game differently. Cheer as one with the venue, enjoy professional play at your own pace, find your favorite player... Enjoy to the fullest!

Between sets
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Packed with Events!

Between sets, there are plenty of fun events and gift plans! Let's get excited together with PAPPINESS!

PAPPINESS Image: Volleyball

MATCH DURATION About match duration

Each set takes about 30 minutes. If you finish with three straight sets, it will be done in about an hour and a half.
For a full set (5 sets), it takes about two and a half hours.

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How to Enjoy the Arena

POINT.01 Image: Let's get excited with the players at Bruteon Blue!
Check out the merchandise section!
Not only support goods, but also plenty of merchandise featuring your favorite players!
Let's dye the venue Bruteon Blue with the same uniform as the players!!
POINT.02 Image: People having fun in a kitchen car
Check out the gourmet food
Get excited with gourmet food even before the game at the kitchen car & food booth 'Brutheon Gourmet Street'!
POINT.03 Image: Children playing in the kids' room
Safe for family visits!
Mobile daycare service 'PAPPINESS Kids' Room' Supported by Virtuous Create is here! We are collaborating with Virtuous Create Inc. to offer this service.
POINT.04 Image: Spectators holding up scarf towels
Check out how to cheer!
Guided by the arena MC, people raise scarf towels and slap or wave their hair sensors to cheer together!
There is cheering practice before the game, so even first-timers can feel at ease!
PAPPINESS, placing her hand on her cheek

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Know the rules and enjoy the game

What is the height of the net and the width of the coat?

The court measures 18 meters on the long side × 9 meters on the short side, and each team's area is a 9-meter square square. The net height is 2.43 meters for the men and 2.24 meters for the women. Some men's players reach over 3.5 meters in maximum reach, and they spike from heights more than 1 meter above the net.

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How is the outcome decided?

The match is played as a 5-set match. In the first set, the first to score 25 points wins, and the team that takes the 3 sets wins. If the score is tied at 24-24, the match continues until the gap is 2 points. Only the 5th set is a 15-point match.

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About the position

About the position
They are divided into five types: Outside Hitter (OH), Middle Blocker (MB), Opposite (OP), Setter (S), and Libero (L). The frontcourt outside hitter and middle blocker basically place players in the same position opposite the backcourt. The setter forms a diagonal position with the opposite.

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What are opposites and liberos?

Opposite literally means "opposite." It is named because it is located diagonally (opposite) to the setter. They specialize in offense and do not serve receive; even when in the back, they always initiate back attacks. In contrast, the defensive player is called the libero. They wear a uniform of a different color, cannot serve or spike, and cannot toss with overhand passes in front of the attack line.

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What is rotation?

In volleyball, where three players are placed in the front and three in the back, the six players move clockwise once when they gain the right to serve. Players who move to the back cannot block, and spikes are limited to attacks from behind the attack line (back attacks), which adds variety to the game. Watching with rotation in mind makes the game more interesting.

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How many player changes are allowed?

Player substitutions are allowed up to six times per set.
A player who was playing as a starter may return to the court once during the same set after being substituted and then settling down to the bench. In this case, only the player who entered as a substitute with you can be substituted with you, and the number of substitutions counts as two times (once when leaving the bench and once when returning to the court). Note that substitutions with liberos do not count toward the number of player substitutions.

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How many times can you get a timeout?

Each team can request a 30-second timeout up to two times per set.

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What is a challenge?

This is a system that allows you to request a video review if you have objections to a referee's decision.
The items you can request for challenge are: (1) ball IN/OUT, (2) block touch, (3) antenna judgment, (4) server line fault, (5) touch net, (6) floor touch, (7) line fault on the attack line, and (8) last touch—a total of eight items.
You can request "until you fail twice per set."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please check the frequently asked questions about watching matches below.

Frequently Asked Questions

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