KOBE RISING -2026- Announcement of Event Decision

Thank you for your continued warm support of the Kobe Storks.

We are pleased to announce that the Kobe Storks will host the preseason game "KOBE RISING -2026-" for two days on August 22 (Sat.) and 23 (Sun.), 2026, at GLION ARENA KOBE.

"The First Challenge to the Pinnacle."

"KOBE RISING -2026-" will be held before the start of the first season of B.LEAGUE PREMIER. This preseason game event will bring together four B.LEAGUE PREMIER clubs in Kobe, allowing attendees to experience the current state of the new season at the earliest opportunity.

It will be a two-day event where fans and boosters can get an early glimpse of each club's new team vision and expectations for the new season, precisely because it is held before the official start. We will deliver a special time that will make everyone look forward to the season's opening.

KOBE RISING -2026- Event Overview

Event Name KOBE RISING -2026-

Schedule - August 22, 2026 (Sat.) GAME 1: Kobe Storks vs. To Be Announced Later GAME 2: To Be Announced Later vs. To Be Announced Later - August 23, 2026 (Sun.) GAME: Kobe Storks vs. To Be Announced Later

Venue GLION ARENA KOBE

Participating Clubs Kobe Storks, and 3 other clubs (4 clubs in total)

*The other 3 clubs will be announced sequentially on our official social media and other channels. *Details regarding game times, tickets, etc., will be announced at a later date.

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Regarding the KOBE RISING -2025- Economic Impact Report

Regarding "KOBE RISING -2025-" held last year, joint research by Doshisha University, From Chef Inc., One Bright KOBE Inc., Storks Inc., and the Hyogo Economic Research Institute confirmed that it generated an economic impact of approximately 190 million yen for Kobe City.

Furthermore, the ripple effect on the local economy was also confirmed, such as the circulation behavior of visitors prompted by the event leading to increased consumption both inside and outside the arena.

【Main Research Findings】

Number of Attendees: 6,930

Economic Impact on Kobe City: Approximately 190 million yen

Direct Impact: Approximately 120 million yen

Production Inducement Coefficient: 1.56 times

Kobe Storks will continue to work towards creating vibrancy and revitalizing the region of Kobe and Hyogo through basketball.

Economic Impact Report Details

https://doshishasportbusinesslab.jp/2026/06/11/kobe-rising-economic-impact/