Gamba Osaka × Ramen EXPO 2026: Matchday Plans

Gamba Osaka play 6 home games during Ramen EXPO 2026, and 4 of them fall on Ramen EXPO days (11/21, 12/6, 12/12, 12/19). Ramen EXPO opens at 11:00; stadium gates open 150 minutes before kickoff.

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Home games during the festival

Dates, kickoff times and that day’s Ramen EXPO. Times are Japan time.

Date	Kickoff	Opponent & competition	Gates open	Ramen EXPO
Sat 21 Nov	16:00	Fagiano Okayama J1 League, Round 15	13:30	Session 1 (from 11:00) Public hours end 16:00 (fireworks)
Wed 25 Nov	19:00	Port FC AFC Champions League Elite, MD5	16:30	Not open
Sun 6 Dec	15:00	Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League, Round 18	12:30	Session 3 (from 11:00)
Sat 12 Dec	16:00	Tokyo Verdy J1 League, Round 19	13:30	Session 4 (from 11:00)
Wed 16 Dec	19:00	Kashiwa Reysol J1 League, Round 16	16:30	Not open Wednesdays in December are the park's closing day — check opening officially.
Sat 19 Dec	16:00	FC Machida Zelvia J1 League, Round 20	13:30	Session 5 (from 11:00)

Sat 21 Nov: Gamba Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama

Ramen EXPO Session 1 is on. Eat ramen from the 11:00 opening, then head to the stadium for gates opening at 13:30. Today Ramen EXPO is open to the public only until 16:00 (after that it is a private event for fireworks ticket holders). Kickoff is 16:00, so have your ramen before the match.

See the Session 1 shops →

Entering the Ramen EXPO area requires the park admission fee (¥450 for high-school age and up, free for elementary and junior-high students).

Sun 6 Dec: Gamba Osaka vs Yokohama F. Marinos

Ramen EXPO Session 3 is on. Eat ramen from the 11:00 opening, then head to the stadium for gates opening at 12:30. Ramen EXPO stays open until 21:00 after the match.

See the Session 3 shops →

Entering the Ramen EXPO area requires the park admission fee (¥450 for high-school age and up, free for elementary and junior-high students).

Sat 12 Dec: Gamba Osaka vs Tokyo Verdy

Ramen EXPO Session 4 is on. Eat ramen from the 11:00 opening, then head to the stadium for gates opening at 13:30. Ramen EXPO stays open until 21:00 after the match.

See the Session 4 shops →

Entering the Ramen EXPO area requires the park admission fee (¥450 for high-school age and up, free for elementary and junior-high students).

Sat 19 Dec: Gamba Osaka vs FC Machida Zelvia

Ramen EXPO Session 5 is on. Eat ramen from the 11:00 opening, then head to the stadium for gates opening at 13:30. Ramen EXPO stays open until 21:00 after the match.

See the Session 5 shops →

Entering the Ramen EXPO area requires the park admission fee (¥450 for high-school age and up, free for elementary and junior-high students).

Tips for ramen plus football

Stadium gates have bag checks and bottles or cans are not allowed in. Buy your match ticket online in advance — there are no convenience-store sales.

Tickets in advance: how to buy (English site, seats)
Stations, gate rules and getting home: stadium guide
Can’t decide which ramen? Ramen EXPO quick map
After the match, soak at Banpaku Oyuba (open until 1 a.m., 10 min walk from Yamada Sta.)

FAQ

Can I go to Ramen EXPO on a Gamba Osaka matchday?

Yes. Both are inside Expo ’70 Commemorative Park. The table on this page shows which home games fall on Ramen EXPO days.

What are Ramen EXPO’s opening hours?

11:00 to 21:00, except Saturday 21 November, when public hours end at 16:00 because of the fireworks.

When do the stadium gates open?

150 minutes before kickoff. The club recommends arriving 90 minutes before.

Last verified: 2026-11-08 Fixtures come from fixtures.json (checked against official J.League sources on 2026-10-14); Ramen EXPO dates, sessions and hours were checked on the official Ramen EXPO site. Kickoff times can change, so check the Gamba Osaka and Ramen EXPO official sites before you go. The walking time from the Festival Plaza to the stadium has not been confirmed, so it is not given.