Blue Lock x IKEPRI25, 2026 Tokyo, Japan

• August 29, 2026
  Event date:
• November 28, 2026
  Event end:

What to expect in 2026

Blue Lock x IKEPRI25 returns to Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, from August 29 to November 28, 2026, for the fourth collaboration between the TV anime Blue Lock and the hotel’s IKEPRI25 concept floor. The 2026 edition is built around the theme of “Additional Night,” presenting a story-inspired hotel experience centered on what happens after the players leave the pitch.

Rather than functioning as a conventional exhibition or gaming convention, the event turns the hotel stay itself into the main attraction. Guests can stay in specially decorated Blue Lock concept rooms, visit themed shared lounges, collect exclusive amenities, enjoy character-inspired drinks and experience original illustrations created specifically for the collaboration.

The 2026 concept focuses on eight Blue Lock strikers and presents them through newly created full-body illustrations. The experience is designed for fans who want to spend more time inside the visual world of the anime rather than simply attending a short exhibition. The concept rooms and lounges occupy the IKEPRI25 floor on the 25th floor of Sunshine City Prince Hotel.

The experience includes six character-pair room concepts:

• Isagi Yoichi & Itoshi Rin
• Nagi Seishiro & Mikage Reo
• Itoshi Rin & Itoshi Sae
• Isagi Yoichi & Nagi Seishiro
• Bachira Meguru & Chigiri Hyoma
• Isagi Yoichi & Hiori Yo

Each room is designed around the selected characters and provides a different setting for an overnight Blue Lock experience. Guests also receive collaboration-exclusive amenities that are intended to be taken home after their stay.

The IKEPRI25 floor itself contains 20 concept rooms and four shared lounges, making the 2026 collaboration part of a broader hotel concept dedicated to pop-culture experiences.

Event dates

Blue Lock x IKEPRI25 2026 runs from August 29, 2026, through November 28, 2026. The official Ticket Pia listing describes the event period as check-in dates from August 29 through November 28.

The event is therefore structured differently from a standard one-day anime convention. Instead of purchasing an admission ticket for a particular exhibition session, guests reserve a participating accommodation plan and experience the themed hotel environment during their stay.

The main dates are:

• Opening: August 29, 2026
• Final check-in date: November 28, 2026
• Location: Sunshine City Prince Hotel, IKEPRI25
• Area: Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo
• Theme: “Additional Night”
• Experience format: Blue Lock concept-room accommodation, lounges and hotel collaboration content

The collaboration drink programme continues through November 29, one day beyond the final accommodation check-in date, according to the hotel’s official information.

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Venue & exhibition site

The main venue is Sunshine City Prince Hotel, with the Blue Lock experience located on the hotel’s 25th-floor IKEPRI25 concept floor.

Venue: Sunshine City Prince Hotel IKEPRI25

Address: 3-1-5 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan

IKEPRI25 is a dedicated concept floor within the hotel containing 20 concept rooms and four shared lounges. Its format allows anime collaborations to extend beyond wall displays into room interiors, corridors, lounge spaces and hotel amenities.

For Blue Lock x IKEPRI25 2026, the hotel becomes part accommodation, part themed environment and part fan experience. The elevator hall and corridors provide a visual introduction to the collaboration, while the rooms and lounges carry the main character-focused designs.

Because this is an accommodation-based collaboration, guests should treat the hotel as the primary destination rather than expecting a separate convention hall with large exhibition booths.

Full gaming programme

There is no conventional gaming programme associated with Blue Lock x IKEPRI25 2026. The official programme is based on the TV anime Blue Lock and its hotel collaboration rather than video games, gaming demonstrations or an esports convention.

The principal experiences include:

• Blue Lock concept-room stays
• Four themed shared lounge areas
• Newly drawn Blue Lock character illustrations
• Character-themed room interiors
• Collaboration-exclusive hotel amenities
• Original hotel card keys
• Limited collaboration capsule toys
• Character-inspired collaboration drinks
• Photo opportunities within the themed floor
• Blue Lock-themed hotel atmosphere and displays

The “Additional Night” concept extends the story beyond the football match itself. Instead of recreating a stadium or competition floor, the hotel represents a fictional post-match environment where the featured strikers can relax.

The official hotel describes the 2026 concept as a chance to enjoy an “ego”-focused additional night after the intense match experience.

Featured games & developers

No video games or game developers are officially announced as part of Blue Lock x IKEPRI25 2026. The collaboration is based on the Blue Lock TV anime rather than a gaming exhibition.

The featured creative property is the TV anime Blue Lock, based on the manga by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura. The collaboration uses newly created character artwork and hotel-specific visual designs rather than presenting commercial game demonstrations.

Eight Blue Lock strikers are represented through collaboration content and drinks. The selected characters are central to the 2026 concept, with the six room combinations providing different character pairings for guests.

The emphasis is therefore on character design, atmosphere, collectable amenities and immersive accommodation rather than software demonstrations or developer presentations.

Esports tournaments & competitions

No esports tournaments, competitive gaming brackets or Blue Lock gaming competitions are listed for the 2026 IKEPRI25 collaboration.

The word “competition” is relevant to the Blue Lock story itself, where players compete to become Japan’s strongest striker, but the hotel collaboration does not turn that fictional competition into a live esports tournament.

Guests should instead expect a character-driven hotel experience. The featured rooms, lounges, artwork, drinks and amenities provide the main activities during the collaboration period.

Tournament & event schedule

There is no tournament schedule because no esports or gaming competition is part of the official programme.

The practical schedule is centered on accommodation:

Check-in and hotel stay: Guests arrive according to the check-in arrangements associated with their selected accommodation plan.

IKEPRI25 experience: During the stay, guests can use the shared concept lounges and enjoy the themed hotel environment.

Character rooms: Each accommodation option corresponds to one of the available Blue Lock character pairings.

Collaboration drinks: Character-inspired drinks are available at Café & Dining Chef’s Palette on the first floor. The official hotel lists the service period as August 29 through November 29, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with last orders at 8:30 p.m.

Departure: The accommodation experience concludes according to the hotel’s normal check-out arrangements.

The schedule can therefore vary according to the guest’s selected reservation date rather than following a fixed hourly exhibition programme.

Ticket types

Blue Lock x IKEPRI25 uses accommodation plans rather than standard exhibition admission tickets.

The official 2026 plans are divided into breakfast-inclusive and breakfast-free accommodation options. Both include the room stay, applicable service charges and taxes, and original collaboration amenities.

Current published 2026 prices are approximately:

• Breakfast-free plan: about $170–$217 per person
• Breakfast-inclusive plan: about $188–$234 per person

These USD figures are approximate conversions of the hotel’s published rates using an exchange rate of around ¥158.05 per US dollar reported on September 18, 2026. Actual card or bank conversion amounts can differ.

The accommodation price is based on one person using a room for two people, according to the hotel’s published pricing format. The breakfast-inclusive plan adds breakfast and the associated breakfast benefit.

A separate accommodation tax may apply depending on the reservation and is paid locally.

VIP & premium access

There is no separately advertised VIP or premium-access ticket for Blue Lock x IKEPRI25 2026.

Instead, the premium element is built into the concept-room accommodation itself. Guests staying under the collaboration plan receive access to the themed room and IKEPRI25 shared lounge experience, together with exclusive amenities.

The official 2026 amenities include:

• Acrylic stands
• Acrylic block
• Carry-on bag
• Character Fine hotel card key holder
• Original hotel card key

For guests choosing the breakfast-inclusive plan, an A4 clear file is also included. The official site states that these collaboration amenities are exclusive to the accommodation plan and are not sold through normal hotel retail channels.

The room itself is the central premium experience, with each room pairing dedicated Blue Lock characters and themed visual decoration.

Exhibitors & gaming companies

There are no gaming exhibitors, software companies or esports organizations listed for this event.

The collaboration is instead presented directly by Sunshine City Prince Hotel in partnership with the Blue Lock anime property. The hotel’s IKEPRI25 concept floor provides the physical setting, while Blue Lock supplies the characters, artwork and themed content.

Guests should not expect a conventional exhibition floor containing booths from publishers, hardware manufacturers, game developers or esports teams.

The absence of exhibitors is part of the event format: the accommodation and themed hotel environment replace the traditional exhibition hall.

Exhibition halls & gaming zones

There are no conventional exhibition halls or gaming zones at Blue Lock x IKEPRI25.

The main themed areas are instead:

Concept rooms: Six Blue Lock character-pair room themes are offered during the 2026 collaboration.

Shared lounges: IKEPRI25 contains four shared lounges where guests can spend time outside their rooms and experience the collaboration atmosphere.

Elevator hall and corridors: The hotel concept floor is designed to create a transition into the Blue Lock world, with character and anime imagery incorporated into the route toward the rooms.

Hotel restaurant: Café & Dining Chef’s Palette on the first floor hosts the 2026 collaboration drinks.

Capsule-toy area: The concept lounge features original capsule toys using the collaboration’s artwork.

These spaces provide the closest equivalent to exhibition zones, although the overall experience is much more intimate and accommodation-focused than a large anime or gaming expo.

Game demos & new releases

No game demos or new video-game releases are scheduled as part of Blue Lock x IKEPRI25 2026.

The new material for this edition instead consists of original collaboration artwork, themed rooms, exclusive amenities and character-inspired hotel content.

The 2026 collaboration introduces newly drawn illustrations featuring eight Blue Lock strikers. These illustrations are incorporated into the concept-room and lounge experience and also appear on selected collaboration goods and drinks.

The collaboration also includes eight character-inspired drinks. These drinks are available to general hotel visitors as well as guests staying in the Blue Lock rooms, subject to the hotel’s service conditions. The hotel currently limits customers to five collaboration drinks per person, although that limit may be changed.

Event rules

The collaboration has several important rules that guests should understand before booking.

Reservation changes and cancellations: The Ticket Pia accommodation plan is non-refundable and cannot be changed or cancelled for customer convenience after purchase.

Transfer and resale: Tickets and reservations may not be transferred or resold. Commercial use, auctions and resale through flea-market websites are prohibited.

Identity verification: Guests may be asked to provide identification at check-in. The reservation is intended for the purchaser and the person actually staying at the hotel.

Room decorations: Cushions, bed covers, panels and other room decorations are not take-home merchandise. Only the designated original amenities may be taken home.

Photography: Photography is permitted in the IKEPRI25 rooms and shared lounges, and guests may share their photographs on social media. However, guests are asked not to occupy areas for long periods or inconvenience other visitors.

Commercial photography: Commercial use of photographs, video, audio or reproduction of the entire exhibition environment is restricted.

Smoking: The concept rooms are non-smoking. A smoking area is available in the hotel’s first-floor lobby area.

How to get there

Sunshine City Prince Hotel is located in Higashi-Ikebukuro, one of Tokyo’s major anime, manga and pop-culture districts.

The hotel address is:

Sunshine City Prince Hotel
3-1-5 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan

The hotel is positioned directly within the Sunshine City complex and is convenient for visitors combining the Blue Lock experience with other Ikebukuro attractions.

Ikebukuro is also one of Tokyo’s major railway hubs, making the hotel practical for visitors arriving from other parts of the city.

Public transport & parking

From Ikebukuro Station: Sunshine City Prince Hotel is approximately an eight-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station. The station is served by JR lines, Tokyo Metro lines, the Tobu Tojo Line and the Seibu Ikebukuro Line.

From Higashi-Ikebukuro Station: Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line passengers can reach the hotel in approximately three minutes on foot, or around four minutes using the underground passage route.

From Higashi-Ikebukuro 4-chome: The Toden Arakawa Line stop is approximately six minutes away on foot.

By car: The hotel connects to the Metropolitan Expressway via the Higashi-Ikebukuro exit.

Parking: Guests can use the Sunshine City public underground parking facility, which has approximately 1,800 spaces. Reservations for parking are not accepted, and the hotel warns that weekends and holiday periods can become congested.

For international visitors arriving by air, limousine buses operate between the hotel and Haneda and Narita airports. The hotel estimates approximately 60–70 minutes from Haneda and approximately 90–120 minutes from Narita, depending on conditions.

Accommodation areas

The most convenient accommodation option is to stay directly at Sunshine City Prince Hotel because IKEPRI25 is located inside the property.

The six Blue Lock concept-room pairings for 2026 are:

• Isagi Yoichi & Itoshi Rin
• Nagi Seishiro & Mikage Reo
• Itoshi Rin & Itoshi Sae
• Isagi Yoichi & Nagi Seishiro
• Bachira Meguru & Chigiri Hyoma
• Isagi Yoichi & Hiori Yo

IKEPRI25 itself contains 20 concept rooms and four shared lounges, allowing the hotel to host different character collaborations throughout the year.

For visitors who cannot book a collaboration room, staying elsewhere in Ikebukuro can still provide convenient access to the hotel. Ikebukuro has a large concentration of hotels, restaurants, shopping facilities and anime-related destinations, making it practical for visitors who want to combine Blue Lock with a wider Tokyo trip.

Accessibility

Sunshine City Prince Hotel provides access through the hotel’s established facilities and transport connections. The hotel is close to both Ikebukuro Station and Higashi-Ikebukuro Station, with the latter offering particularly short walking access.

Guests with specific accessibility requirements should contact the hotel before booking so that room and mobility requirements can be discussed in advance.

Because the event takes place within a hotel rather than a temporary exhibition venue, visitors can also benefit from the hotel’s normal guest services and building infrastructure.

The official accommodation terms and hotel information should be checked before travel because room availability, operating conditions and specific facilities can change.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous Blue Lock IKEPRI25 collaboration took place in 2025 from April 26 through August 3. That edition was described by Sunshine City Prince Hotel as a major Blue Lock accommodation collaboration and featured six selectable concept-room designs.

The 2025 experience incorporated full-body original illustrations and chibi-style character artwork throughout the IKEPRI25 environment. The elevator hall and corridors were decorated to create an entrance into the Blue Lock setting, while rooms incorporated scenes and visual elements connected with the anime’s second season.

The 2025 collaboration also offered original amenities such as Blue Lock-themed towels, acrylic stand plates, large clear stickers and hotel card keys, depending on the selected room.

Food and beverage were another important part of the earlier collaboration. The hotel offered character-inspired food, desserts and drinks at Café & Dining Chef’s Palette, with each collaboration menu item accompanied by a special benefit.

The 2026 edition builds on this accommodation-based format while changing the concept to “Additional Night” and introducing a new collection of character pairings, amenities, lounge content and drinks. The result is a continuation of the Blue Lock hotel experience rather than a conventional exhibition or gaming event.

Official tickets

The official Ticket Pia page provides the reservation information for Blue Lock x IKEPRI25 2026, including the available concept-room plans and booking conditions.

The official hotel page also provides current information on room plans, amenities, collaboration drinks and reservation procedures.

Official Ticket Pia: https://t.pia.jp/pia/events/bluelock2026/

The official Ticket Pia information currently states that the advance lottery period has ended and that reservations are handled according to the published accommodation sales schedule. Guests should check the official booking page for current availability before making travel arrangements.

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