Exciting Collaboration Unveiled: Love Live! Series Joins Forces with PA League in 2026

In a thrilling announcement for fans of both the Love Live! franchise and baseball, Bandai Namco Filmworks has revealed the upcoming collaboration "Love Live! Series × PA League 6 Teams 2026." This exciting event will showcase a series of collaborative matches between the popular multimedia project Love Live! and all six teams of Japan's Pacific League. Not only will fans get to enjoy the games, but they will also have the opportunity to purchase exclusive merchandise featuring newly illustrated artwork from beloved characters across all participating series.

What’s in Store for Fans?

This partnership marks the third installment of the collaboration, bringing together characters from six distinct Love Live! titles:

- Love Live!
- Love Live! Sunshine!!
- Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club
- Love Live! Superstar!!
- Love Live! Ren no Sora Girls' Academy School Idol Club
- Ikizuzurai Bu! LOVELIVE! BLUEBIRD

The collaboration will feature special matches at the home stadiums of each of the six Pacific League teams. Fans can expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with unique performances and appearances from the characters. Updates about the matches will be posted on special websites and the official team pages, ensuring everyone is kept in the loop.

Match Schedule Highlights

The following schedule outlines the themed matches:

- May 23 (Sat) - Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles vs. Nijigasaki High School Idol Club

- Location: Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi
- Featured Guests: Aguri Onishi (as Ayumu Uehara) and Mayu Sagara (as Kasumi Nakasu)

- June 11 (Thu) - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters vs. Ren no Sora Girls' Academy

- Location: Escon Field Hokkaido
- Featured Guests: Miwa Miyake (as Lillienfeld Lily) and Amane Shindo (as Izumi Katsuragi)

- June 12 (Fri) - Saitama Seibu Lions vs. μ's

- Location: Belluna Dome
- Featured Guests: Emi Nitta (as Honoka Kosaka) and Aozora Tokui (as Nico Yazawa)

- June 14 (Sun) - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks vs. Aqours

- Location: Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka
- Featured Guests: Rikako Aida (as Riko Sakurauchi) and Kanako Takatsuki (as Hanamaru Kunikida)

- June 28 (Sun) - Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Liella!

- Location: ZOZO Marine Stadium
- Featured Guests: Akane Yabushita (as Mei Yoneda) and Wakana Okuma (as Shiki Wakana)

- August 15 (Sat) - Orix Buffaloes vs. Ikizuzurai Bu!

- Location: Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Featured Guests: Yuki Okumura (as Yukuri Harumiya) and Akane Amasawa (as Kaguya Kohana)

Each of these games promises to be filled with energy, showcasing not just the thrilling sport of baseball but also the charm of the Love Live! characters who fans have grown to love.

Exclusive Merchandise

In addition to the matches, a range of exclusive collaborative merchandise will be made available for purchase. This includes items featuring the special illustrations created for the event, perfect for both collectors and new fans alike. Detailed information about these products will be available on the official collaboration site as the event date approaches.

For more updates and details, fans can visit the official collaboration website at Love Live! Series × PA League 6 Teams 2026.