The beer garden anymore? After-5 options for watching sports

On the evening of weekdays, two salaried workers go to the place where they finish work is not the usual izakaya.
Our goal is to “ball stadium” where the blue sky spreads out on the ground.
The editorial staff will actually experience and introduce how to spend a little special after-5 that you can enjoy in Kochi Fighting Dogs home game.

“All-you-can-drink” at the stadium after work

After leaving work, we aim for the stadium

I left the office in Kochi City after 17:00.
The salaried workers in their 40s went to Japan Torta Baseball Stadium (formerly Kochi City Municipal Stadium) to enjoy drinking the stadium. The night game of this day is the home game of Kochi Fighting Dogs.

Their aim is "stadium drink" with all-you-can-drink beer.

All-you-can-drink can be purchased on the spot

Team practice is free to tour, and matches can be entered from 17:00.
After purchasing a ticket and entering the park, you will see the guide "All-you-can-drink 2,500 yen".

This all-you-can-drink plan does not require reservations, and it is easy to buy on the spot. It's a style to order your favorite drink at the counter.

【All-you-can-drink drink menu】

• Draft beer
• Chuhai
• High ball

You can replace it as many times as you like, and it's nice for both beer and highball.

First of all, pour it out with the wind of the stadium. "Good!" It may not be necessary to stick to the tavern to the impression of the mouth.…I think so much. It looks like a beer garden.

Local supermarket side dishes play a leading role in the snack

At this stadium, you can buy side dishes from the local supermarket "Ace One".
In addition to standard menus such as homemade rice balls set with full volume, curry-flavored yakisoba, fried fries and takoyaki, snacks and popcorn are also available, so you can enjoy a "festive feeling" different from the usual izakaya.

[Main Food Example]

• Handmade rice ball set
• Curry flavored yakisoba
• Shrimp cutlet dog
• Takoyaki
• Fries fries
• Imoten, etc.

The space for one person between the two is the table of the day.

The side dishes I bought were lined up, and just like "Our own beer garden" started.

18:00〜｜ Play ball. Time to drink, watch and relax

The time of play ball. The audience begins to gather one after another at the stand.
Parents and children with support goods, men wearing uniforms, women holding telephoto lens cameras, etc. are impressive to watch the game in their desired style.

At this point, we have already entered the second cup.
Ground where the openness of the blue sky, comfortable wind, and sunshine diagonally. This is the perfect space for after 5.

Even if you are not familiar with the names of players or the tactics of the team, you can somehow understand the rules of baseball.
Just watch the game while cheering on the stand as BGM, talking about work and reporting on the current situation. There’s a relaxing time there.

How to Enjoy Kochi Fighting Dogs Style Nighter

Recommended watching style

The charm of this style is that you can enjoy a beer garden feeling and no special preparation is required.
In the coming season, when there is no need to take measures against the cold, I am grateful that I can go straight on my way home from work without hand.

All seats are unreserved. You can sit anywhere, but if you want to enjoy the beer garden feeling, we recommend the back of the 1st base stand on the home side.
The back net has a high amount of support and many people, but the back side of the first base is relatively vacant, so you can enjoy watching and eating and drinking leisurely.

In addition, as a point of caution unique to the baseball field, there is a foul ball flying, so it is safe to sit in an area where the ball does not fly, such as behind the net.

"BBQ watching seats" that can be enjoyed empty-handed

If you want a more special watching experience, we also recommend the BBQ Terrace Plan, which requires advance reservation.
In the dedicated area located in one corner of the stand, all BBQ ingredients and drinks are prepared, and you can also set up a dedicated draft beer server as an option.

It can be used up to 8 to 18 people per group, making it perfect for launching companies and watching groups.
※Limited to 2 pairs per game, complete reservation system
For more information, please visit the official website: https://www.kochi-fd.com/game/stadium/bbq.html

Enjoy it while inning! Audience participatory event

The style of Kochi Fighting Dogs does not get tired of the audience during the game.
After each inning, a mini-event with audience participation and raffle will be held.

At the annual "Highball Time", there is also a great opportunity to buy a highball at a special price of 200 yen per cup.

There are many local-based items, such as "Ace One" prepared dish sets and gift certificates, as prizes for the bread eating competition of the event on this day.
It’s just as exciting as the game, another way to enjoy it.

Second half | Beer in one hand, the night deepens

As the game progresses, the heat of the ground increases even further.
The voice of the private cheering party is also feverish.

"Nice play! I protected it well! That game will lead to an attack!”
"It's okay! It's okay! Don't be afraid of mistakes! I'll get it back next!"

There are always many positive voices as to whether it is a feature of Kochi Fighting Docks fan, and it feels as if you were encouraged by yourself.

You can sit down and watch, stand up and cheer.
Drink, eat, and cheer. There is such a free way of enjoyment here.

Until the last order of all-you-can-drink, visitors were enjoying the night game in their own style.

Unfortunately, the result of the match was a defeat, but the amount of time spent remains unchanged.
It would be in time for the tram to hurry, but my feet slowly headed to downtown in search of the second house.

Takemasa's president talks about the future and challenges of the stadium

After the match, we interviewed Shigekazu Takemasa, president of the Kochi Fighting Dogs baseball team.

“This is the 21st year of the team. Thanks to the fact that many famous players have been enrolled so far, recognition has been steadily increasing.
In order for those who came to the event to visit again, it is necessary to have fun other than watching the game.
We are working to create a stadium where you can drop in casually after work, such as all-you-can-drink plans, BBQ seats, draft beer 99-yen day and Happy Hour.”

Daichi Ishii, who is currently active in the Hanshin Tigers, is also from Fighting Dogs.
“There are a lot of promising players in the league as a whole. I want to make it a place where baseball fans can be satisfied through a high level of play.
While cherishing these two axes, we will continue to aim for a team that is loved by the community.”

Admission is free for elementary school students and younger. A stamp rally where you can get presents is also being held.

Even for the latter half of the league, new measures are called semi-Bicchu.
“Each game is a chance to add new fans. Please come to the stand and experience it.”

After 5 to the stadium

A beer garden style to enjoy at a baseball field.
A feeling of openness that can not be tasted at an izakaya or bar.
The warmth of beer, side dishes, night game, and warmth unique to the local area.
Why don't you start a cup at the stadium after work?