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The Yokohama DeNA BayStars announced that their directly managed facility, scheduled to open on March 19, 2026, at the large-scale complex “BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai” under construction in front of JR Kannai Station, will be officially named “THE LIVE supported by Daiwa Jisho.”

The facility is a three-story entertainment venue with approximately 2,800 square meters of floor space, directly operated by the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. The concept is “A new gathering place where every day is filled with ‘LIVE,’ bringing people together as one.” Regardless of whether professional baseball games are held at Yokohama Stadium, the venue will offer live sports and entertainment along with food, beverages, and merchandise. By combining “live viewing × dining × goods,” it will become a permanent live viewing arena that creates year-round excitement in the city.

The first floor “LIVE FOOD HALL” features a large LED screen approximately 18 meters wide and 8 meters high, alongside nine food and beverage establishments. It offers a new “sports × dining” experience that combines live viewing with culinary enjoyment. The large screen will broadcast not only home games but also away games, as well as various content including basketball, soccer matches, and music live performances.

The second floor “BAYSTORE Flagship YOKOHAMA” houses the largest shop handling official team merchandise and a flagship store supporting Yokohama’s professional sports teams with various goods. Designed as an entertainment-focused retail floor with services like engraving and limited-edition products, it creates a cohesive space integrated with the first floor’s live viewing.

The third floor is the rooftop level featuring “FOOD TERRACE,” a restaurant with a terrace. Visitors can enjoy barbecues while feeling the excitement of Yokohama Stadium up close.

Business hours are from 11:00 to 23:00, with closed days yet to be determined.

Yokohama DeNA BayStars

The Yokohama DeNA BayStars are a professional baseball team based in Yokohama, Japan, competing in Nippon Professional Baseball’s Central League. The franchise was originally founded in 1950 as the Shochiku Robins and has undergone several ownership and name changes, including a long period as the Yokohama Taiyo Whales. In 2012, the digital company DeNA acquired the team, leading to the current “BayStars” name, a reference to Yokohama’s famous harbor.

BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai

BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai is a modern entertainment and dining complex located in the historic Kannai district of Yokohama, Japan. It occupies the site of the former Yokohama Second Joint Government Office Building, which was a significant local government hub for many decades. The complex now blends this historical legacy with contemporary attractions, offering a variety of restaurants and event spaces.

JR Kannai Station

JR Kannai Station is a major railway station located in Yokohama, Japan, serving the Negishi Line and Yokohama Line. Opened in 1916, it has long been a central transportation hub for the city’s bustling Kannai and Chinatown districts. The station provides direct access to many of Yokohama’s key cultural and historical sites, including the Yokohama Stadium and the Kanagawa Prefectural Office.

THE LIVE supported by Daiwa Jisho

“THE LIVE supported by Daiwa Jisho” is a live music venue and cultural space in Tokyo, Japan, that opened in 2020. It was established with the support of Daiwa Jisho, a major real estate company, to create a new hub for music and artistic expression in the city.

LIVE FOOD HALL

A LIVE FOOD HALL is a modern culinary marketplace featuring a variety of food vendors and communal dining spaces. Originating in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, this concept revitalized the traditional food court by emphasizing chef-driven stalls, artisanal foods, and a vibrant social atmosphere. It serves as a contemporary hub for diverse gastronomic experiences and community gathering.

BAYSTORE Flagship YOKOHAMA

BAYSTORE Flagship YOKOHAMA is a major retail destination located in the Minato Mirai 21 district of Yokohama, Japan. It is part of the city’s modern redevelopment of its historic waterfront area, which transformed from old shipyards into a vibrant commercial and cultural center. The store offers a diverse shopping experience, reflecting Yokohama’s identity as a cosmopolitan port city.

FOOD TERRACE

Based on the name, a “Food Terrace” is typically a modern, open-air dining area, often found in shopping malls or large public spaces. It functions as a communal food court where multiple vendors serve a variety of cuisines. This concept has become popular in recent decades to provide diverse and convenient dining options for shoppers and visitors.

Yokohama Stadium

Yokohama Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Yokohama, Japan, which opened in 1978. It is famously the home field for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball. The stadium was built on the historic site of the former Yokohama Park, which was Japan’s first modern-style public park and also hosted baseball games as early as the 1900s.