Fan activities in Osaka | BVB Evonik Japan Tour
Osaka is the first stop on the BVB Evonik Japan Tour 2026 – and there’ s more to experience than just the match. From a hotel welcome to public training and the game itself, here’s everything happening in Osaka and how you can be part of it.
On-site contact: Got questions on the ground in Osaka? Philipp Palm is your point of contact throughout the tour (tel.: +49 175 320 6552).
Hotel Welcome
The tour kicks off in Osaka with a welcome moment for fans at the team hotel. Come and greet the squad as they arrive in the city – a first chance to get close before the action begins. Register now, until 24 July.
Date & Location: 27 July 2026 · from 13:00 (local time / 6:00 CEST)
Public Training
Watch the BVB players train ahead of the first match of the tour – open to fans, free of charge, and as close to the action as it gets. Registration until 15 July is required to secure your spot.
Date & Location: 27 July 2026 · from 19:00 (local time / 12:00 CEST) · Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium, Osaka
Match: Borussia Dortmund vs Cerezo Osaka
A special reunion awaits in Osaka: Former BVB player Shinji Kagawa lines up on the other side of the pitch. Secure your chance to witness it live. Discover our publicly accessible fan zone in the stadium area from two hours before kickoff.
Date & Location: 29 July 2026 · 19:00 (local time / 12:00 CEST) · Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium, Osaka