All Waseda-Keio Baseball Game at Nagoya Dome: August 29, 2025

Watch the All Waseda-Keio Baseball Game in Nagoya

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Every four years, the Nagoya Dome hosts the All Waseda-Keio Baseball Game, a fierce competition between teams representing Waseda and Keio, Japan's most prestigious private universities.

Unlike the annual Waseda-Keio Game, which features teams made up of current students, the All Waseda-Keio Game is played between teams composed of both current students and alumni. It offers a unique opportunity to see former standout players compete once again for their teams.

Baseball fans in Nagoya should not miss this incredible event, held for the 16th time on August 29 at Vantelin Dome Nagoya, the home stadium of the Chunichi Dragons.

Event Overview

Date and Time: August 29, 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Nagoya Dome (Vantelin Dome Nagoya) Google Map

Doors open: 16:00
Opening ceremony: 17:10
Game start: 18:00
Organizers: Waseda University Baseball Club, Keio University Athletic Association Baseball Club (for the game and participation)

Tickets

Admission Fee: 2,500 yen (all seats are the same)
*Same-day tickets are available for sale at Nagoya Dome.
Official Website: https://allsoukei.jp/ (Japanese)

Read on to discover the historicl background of the event and its significance, along with access information and other tips.

The Waseda-Keio Games: Historical Background

In 1903, the student baseball teams of Waseda University and Keio University in Tokyo played a game, and since then, it has been recognized as a very popular baseball event. During the 1950s and 1960s, it was even more popular than professional baseball.

The Waseda-Keio Game is always scheduled for the final game of the Tokyo Big6 Baseball League, held at Meiji Jingu Stadium in Tokyo during spring and fall, drawing large crowds.

The appeal of the Waseda-Keio Game is not only the players' serious competition but also the unique cheering battle that has been passed down for over 100 years, reflecting the deep tradition of both schools.

The All Waseda-Keio Games: Alumni and Students Joining Forces

The tradition of the All Waseda-Keio Games began in 1945, when a few alumni players were added to the teams during a Waseda-Keio game to increase the number of participants and enable the match to take place.

Since then, once or twice a year, an All Waseda-Keio Game is held somewhere in Japan, featuring a combined team of current students and alumni, and it has become popular among local communities.

In Nagoya, the event has been held every four years since 1957, and this will be the 16th time it has taken place.

The Charm of the 16th All Waseda-Keio Game at Nagoya Dome

The 16th All Waseda-Keio Game will be held at Vantelin Dome Nagoya, a weather-proof dome stadium where professional baseball is played, allowing spectators to enjoy the game comfortably even if it rains.

Currently, tickets for professional baseball games at Vantelin Dome Nagoya are difficult to obtain, but for this event, ticket prices are reasonable, and you can enjoy watching from your preferred seat.

Food and beverage vendors operate as usual, so you can enter empty-handed and purchase food inside the venue to enjoy during the game.

You can enjoy the cheerleading performances and cheer activities traditionally seen in Tokyo games. You might even get to see cheering scenes similar to those in anime, and you can join in the cheer with others.

The seats on the first-base side are occupied by fans supporting Waseda University, while those on the third-base side are for fans supporting Keio University.

If you decide in advance which team to support, you'll enjoy the game even more! If you're unsure which team to cheer for, you can also watch from the usually expensive behind-the-net seats, where you can get a good view.

On the day of the event, free brochures are distributed to attendees, allowing them to learn about the players' names and the history of the Waseda-Keio games.

The All Waseda-Keio Baseball Game is a unique event where you can enjoy Japan's passionate baseball culture and the excitement of cheering for your favorite team simultaneously.

Tickets for the 16th All Waseda-Keio Game in Nagoya

Tickets can be purchased in advance online from the ticket sales website (Japanese), but please note that international shipping is not available.

Same-day tickets will be available for sale at Vantelin Dome Nagoya, so you can buy them there.

All-Waseda-Keio Baseball and Nagoya Sightseeing

The All-Waseda-Keio Baseball Game opens at 4:00 PM, with the game starting at 6:00 PM, so it’s recommended to arrive early. You can purchase food and drinks inside the dome and enjoy them at a leisurely pace.

The baseball game is expected to end around 9:00 PM, so please be aware that activities afterward will be limited.

Next to the Nagoya Dome is Aeon Mall Nagoya Dome Mae, a shopping mall where you can enjoy shopping and dining before watching the game.

How to Get to the Nagoya Dome

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The closest train station to the Nagoya Dome is Nagoya-Dome-Mae-Yada Station on the subway Meijo Line Yutorito Line. Use Exit 1; the dome can be reached in 5 minutes from here.

Vantelin Dome Nagoya: Google Map

Main image source: The 16th All Waseda-Keio Game pamphlet