u/nekogami87

Follow up from previous post https://www.reddit.com/r/Competitiveoverwatch/comments/1thgwk8/random_tips_for_people_going_to_the_major/

Ganymede partnered with some shops around the arena, where you might be able to get food for a little bit cheaper it seems

> They've also partnered with nearby commercial facilities to offer discounts on food and drinks to those who show their tickets.

https://xtrend.nikkei.com/atcl/contents/18/01184/00060/?wovn=en

According to the website of the venue, there is no smoking room IN the venue, you'll have to go outside (it might be raining this WE) for that, that holds true for normal cigarette or vaping or heated tabacco.

For those who already have their tickets, they have a plan for the seats that I joined to this post, I think the stage is on the right (at least that's the era that's named "EVENT SPACE" in other plans), you can match where your seat is.

Few tips for those who comes from abroad who might need them (not sure how many people that is), lots of them or common sense and shared with other countries, but just in case it could help someone, here are my advices.

before the first day:

• if you selected "Print at Seven-Eleven" for your tickets (I'm not sure if having the digital ticket was even an option for overseas visitor) the closest seven eleven is 1 station away from the venue. or the one closest to your hotel. in both case, I would advise to print the tickets the day before since there is a chance it will take times if other participant ends up in the same 7/11. 5-10min walk from the venue you'll have 2 7/11 (cf screenshot)

• Buy a transport card (suica, pasmo) and charge it in advance (you should be able to get one at the airport usually). Tokyo made effort to be able to pay contactless with your credit card on your phone, but not sure if that reached that line yet or not, so might as well use the prepaid card (which you can also use to buy drinks at the vending machine)

Day of the event:

• Door open at 10am, first match on friday is at 12pm. according to the website the event starts at 11am, so they might be referring to the opening ceremony, you might want to come early cause I'm pretty sure this is a sold out event (or close to).

• For the merch, there is a queue system where you need to pick a ticket according to their website https://gnmd.com/en/news/event-info/1524/ so if you want to buy something, first thing is to get in.

• Contrary to other countries, the last train might be earlier than what you are used to, please check the trip on you phone to your hotel to be sure you don't get stuck around the arena (especially if you have a connection, different line have different last train time). While I doubt that it will end up THAT late, there is definitely going to be a queue at the station to go back at the end of the day. you might want to spend time around in the meantime and lose track of the time.

• EDIT: rules are not clear about reentry and bringing food, asking for confirmation. First match being at 12pm, you might want to buy stuff to eat before end (remember, no alcohol is allowed). For those who wants to have a proper lunch/dinner, there are restaurant in the shopping center across the venue (CF screenshot)

• For people with camera (outside of smartphone), the rule says that camera with interchangeable lenses and/or camera with long focal length (my guess is > 85mm) are forbidden. not sure how strict are they going to be about that, but what is sure is, if you block the view of others by trying to take a picture at a certain angle during the match, you might be in for trouble). it is though forbidden to stream the event itself or making recording once inside the venue from what I remember (I'll invite you to go through the rules yourself if you intended to)

• Cosplay photo: there is a cosplay changing room so I guess there might be some cosplayer, it is custom to ask for permission before taking pictures (at least if they are just walking by, and that's true even for non cosplayer), if there is a waiting line so that they take pictures 1:1 (1 model 1 photographer), wait in line (not sure how it's going to be), if it's guerilla like, follow the flow. But essentially the main rule is common decency. Also, don't stream in the bathroom (saying it, just in case).

Here you go, might have been useless for most people, but if that can help a few, there it is.

I'm currently at the venue for a content creator event. Just a few early feedback about it.

It definitely is/looks smaller than last year's champions clash. (Cf picture, second and third flow is mirrored on the left side)

Both teams on stage are facing the public.

There is no "pit" in front of the stage. So probably no room for the "cheering brigades" to stand in front of the stage.

For smokers, the only smoking room I saw was on the third floor (elevators were stopped, so get ready to take the stairs) and only allowed heated tobacco, normal cigarette smoker pure on your own it seems (also, it's usually not allowed to smoke randomly on the street)

Also added a seat plan for the first floor.

No idea if both second and third floor are in use for the major, or only the second.

Also, the seats row looks removable ? So who knows if the first floor will even be fully available. But if all seats are available and no standing area is reserved we have

1st floor 1008 seats 2nd floor 754 Seats 3rd floor 686 seats

BUT the plans on their website do not show the seats on the second and third floor facing the stage (over the streaming area) or if the third floor is even available. So who knows.

Note, the floor numbering in Japan starts at 1, not 0

Official merch for the major https://x.com/GANYMEDE_Inc/status/2055558901006057530/photo/1

Zeta x OW collab https://x.com/ganymede_inc/status/2055558903933661390?s=46&t=pNG6Uo_sLlpshSQOubL1hQ

Zeta merch at the Major https://x.com/zetadivision/status/2055558881707991142?s=46&t=pNG6Uo_sLlpshSQOubL1hQ

Zeta's content creator merch https://x.com/zetadivision/status/2055558884576907720/photo/1

Details:

https://gnmd.com/news/event-info/1512/ (includes national team support goods)

Roster mania continue. Wonder where he will end up.

Edit:: oooh ok actually they released a good chunk of the roster.

- Mircala (coach) https://x.com/ZAN_ESPORTS/status/2055211591394894059?s=20
- A1ien https://x.com/ZAN_ESPORTS/status/2055241787644719414?s=20
- Kivis https://x.com/ZAN_ESPORTS/status/2055241790286921953?s=20
- Yangjun https://x.com/ZAN_ESPORTS/status/2055271994036453568?s=20

https://x.com/OwSp1nt/status/2055115121555325423

Very curious since to me he had quite a good stage all considered

Last few matches are still ongoing, BUT which team advances to Stage 2 has already been decided:

KR:

• O2 Blast
• Cheeseburger
• Poker Face

Japan:

• Lazuli
• Revati
• Uwinks
• PNHB

Note: Kalios is now back to Japan this stage but accompanied with Flora this time (yes, the ex zeta)

https://x.com/O2_Blast/status/2054870376401060305 HELL YEAH

https://x.com/crazyraccoon406/status/2054879555861848065/photo/1

The drawstring bag could be interesting, Prob will pick a jersey.