New Japan Pro Wrestling sent out the following:

Wrestle Kingdom Fan Fest January 3!

On January 4, NJPW’s 2024 finally gets underway with the crown jewel of Wrestle Kingdom Week, in Wrestle Kingdom 18. The day before though, fans can get ready with a special Pre-Game Fan Fest in Tokyo’s Hikosen Theater!

The Hikosen Theater will play host to a special fan meet and greet as well as a public press conference ahead of Wrestle Kingdom itself. With fans from all over the world flocking to Tokyo for Wrestle Kingdom, we welcome visitors to attend this special warm-up!

HIGHLY LIMITED tickets to the public press conference for overseas fans will be released in the coming days. These are first come first served and are expected to sell out very quickly. No more tickets will be available past capacity.

Date/Time

Wednesday January 3 (exact time table TBD)

Location

Hikosen Theater
Tokyo, Taito-ku, Higashi Ueno 4-24-11
Eight minutes walk from Ueno station on JR or Tokyo Metro lines.

Event details

1. Meet and Greet *Schedule, participating wrestlers TBD
Entry: Free (fans must purchase applicable merchandise to be signed)

2. Public Press Conference for Belc Presents Wrestle Kingdom 18 (Doors: 1:30PM start 2PM)
Entry: 3,000 Yen (approx. 20 USD) (This page will be updates when tickets are available for overseas fans)

Participating wrestlers TBA, and subject to change without notice. Exact start time may vary based on event conditions.

— The maximum number of tickets you can apply for at one time is 2 tickets.

— You may be asked to present an ID card to verify your identity. Please bring your ID card with you.

— Please bring a printout of your My Page (QR Code). Your companion must be present before entering the venue.

— Refunds will be issued in the case of cancellation or postponement of the event, but as a rule, no cancellations, refunds, exchanges, or changes will be accepted after purchase for any other reason.

— Tickets are required for elementary school students and older. Pre-elementary school children do not need a ticket as long as one child per guardian is seated on the guardian’s lap.

— Re-entry is not permitted.

— This event is a public press conference for Wrestle Kingdom 18. There are no matches, or separate talk shows.

— This ticket allows access to the public press conference as a fan, and is not for members of the media.

— Video recording is prohibited in the venue.

— Please be sure to watch the event from the seat indicated on your ticket. Please do not move seats.

— Alcoholic beverages, bottles, cans, and dangerous items are not allowed.

— No food is permitted in the venue, and drinking bottles must have a lid. No eating or drinking is allowed from your seat.