*This news article was written in Japan.

The 3rd lottery ticket sales for "GUNDAM-Con 2027 SIDE MAKUHARI", a celebration event leading up to the 50th anniversary of the "Gundam" series, held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from Saturday, January 9 to Monday, January 11 (holiday), 2027, have started today. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 8.

Admission tickets are based on a designated time entry system, with hourly slots from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and a general slot from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM each day. Tickets are sold via a paid advance lottery system, priced at 5,000 yen (tax included) for adults, 3,000 yen (tax included) for children (elementary to junior high school students), and free for preschoolers.

Additionally, an interactive quiz event, "Gundam Masters Grand Prix", where participants compete on their knowledge of the "Gundam" series, will be held on the DAY 1 A Stage.
Top scorers who pass the online qualifiers on Sunday, November 15, will be able to participate in the final showdown of the "Gundam Masters Grand Prix".

Furthermore, details on each stage and booth, as well as additional information on event merchandise, have been revealed, so be sure to check them out.

[Topics]

• 3rd Lottery Ticket Applications Open
• Interactive Quiz Event "Gundam Masters Grand Prix" Confirmed
• Additional Stage Information
• Detailed Booth Information Revealed
• Additional Event Merchandise Information Revealed
• "Message Recruitment Campaign" Part 3 Starts

[Date & Time]
Saturday, January 9 – Monday, January 11 (holiday), 2027, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM [Last entry at 7:30 PM]
[Venue]
Makuhari Messe Halls 1-3
[Organizer]
Bandai Namco Group Gundam Project
[Official Website]
GUNDAM-Con Official Website

Admission tickets are sold via a paid advance lottery system, and a valid ticket for the specific day is required for entry on DAY 1, DAY 2, and DAY 3.
Additionally, entry is based on a "designated time entry system", with hourly slots from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and a general slot from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM each day.
Please select your preferred entry time slot when applying.

Please check the official website for ticket details and applications.

⇒GUNDAM-Con Official Website

Adults (16 and older): 5,000 yen (tax included)
Children (Elementary to Junior High School students): 3,000 yen (tax included)
* Preschoolers enter for free.
* One preschooler may enter for free per guardian aged 18 or older holding a valid admission ticket.
* Additional system usage and ticketing fees will apply when purchasing admission tickets.

◯ 1st Lottery Sales
Application Period: Friday, August 28 – Sunday, September 6, 2026, 11:59 PM
Results Announcement: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
◯ 2nd Lottery Sales
Application Period: Friday, October 2 – Monday, October 12 (holiday), 2026
Results Announcement: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
◯ 3rd Lottery Sales
Application Period: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 8, 2026
Results Announcement: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
* Once admitted, you may stay until closing time and re-entry is permitted.
* Please note that applications cannot be made for sold-out time slots.
* To acquire your admission ticket, payment must be completed after the lottery results are announced. Please be aware that if payment is not confirmed by the deadline, your winning entry will be invalidated.
* You may apply for an admission ticket once per person for each event day. You can apply for a maximum of 3 days. Please note that you cannot apply for the lottery on dates for which you already hold an admission ticket.
* Identity verification for you and your companion may be conducted upon entry. Please be sure to apply using the names of the individuals who will actually attend on the day of the event.

• GUNDAM-Con Special Shopper Bag (Size: W500mm × H400mm × D150mm)
• SD Gundam G Generation Eternal GUNDAM-Con Original In-Game Item
• Ecopla 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Assembly Experience Ver.

In addition to these, sampling distributions are planned at various booths within the venue!

* Images are for illustrative purposes only.

On Saturday, January 9, 2027, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the A Stage, the interactive quiz event "Gundam Masters Grand Prix" will be held, where participants will compete on their knowledge of the "Gundam" series.
For the "Gundam Masters Grand Prix", about 10 top scorers will be selected from the online qualifier "ALL GUNDAM EXAMINATION", conducted in advance via the LINE Mini App. On Saturday, January 9, 2027, at the GUNDAM-Con venue, they will engage in a final showdown to test their Gundam knowledge.

The online qualifier "ALL GUNDAM EXAMINATION" to determine the top scorers is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, from 7:00 PM to 7:59 PM.
Anyone can participate in the online qualifier "ALL GUNDAM EXAMINATION", regardless of whether they have a GUNDAM-Con 2027 admission ticket, by adding the "GUNDAM" LINE Official Account as a friend and selecting [Entry] from the LINE Mini App.
For details and how to participate, please add the LINE Official Account as a friend and check the LINE Mini App.

Furthermore, on Sunday, November 8, from 7:00 PM to 7:59 PM, a "Mini Gundam Test" is also scheduled as a practice run for the main event.
The quiz will cover a wide range of genres related to "Gundam", including anime works, toys such as Gunpla, and previously released games, so please give it a try!

⇒Add as a LINE friend here: https://lin.ee/oVck2I8

* To participate in the "ALL GUNDAM EXAMINATION", you must add the "GUNDAM" LINE Official Account as a friend and complete your [Entry] in advance via the LINE Mini App.
* For details such as the rules and schedule of the "ALL GUNDAM EXAMINATION", please check within the LINE Official Account.
* Those who qualify for the final "Gundam Masters Grand Prix" will be contacted separately by the secretariat regarding event entry procedures.

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Opening Stage (Tentative)
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM "SD Gundam G Generation Eternal" GUNDAM-Con Special Stage
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Gundam Masters Grand Prix
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM "RG project" Related Stage
7:15 PM – 7:45 PM DJ Caesar Gundam Song Stage

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM Console Gundam Game Stage
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM Gundam Assemble Challenger Cup

Featured Stage: "SD Gundam G Generation Eternal" GUNDAM-Con Special Stage

At the "SD Gundam G Generation Eternal GUNDAM-Con Special Stage", we will introduce new Gundam works that can be experienced within the game. In addition to MC Genki Okawa, we will welcome guest voice actors who played characters in the works to discuss the newly added titles.
Other latest game information will also be revealed, so please look forward to it.

DAY 2: Sunday, January 10, 2027

10:30 AM – 2:30 PM Builders Arena GUNDAM-Con SPECIAL STAGE
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM -BANDAI & BANDAI SPIRITS presents- Gundam Goods Stage
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM "Gundam GWX 30th Anniversary Project" Finale Stage
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO" Stage

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base CHAMPIONSHIP:05 at GUNDAM-Con

Featured Stage: Builders Arena GUNDAM-Con SPECIAL STAGE

Builders Arena is the world's first team-based competitive platform where participants compete through Gunpla building. Three roles with different specialties collaborate to complete a single Gunpla work—this process itself is the essence of the competition.
This time, as the GUNDAM-Con Special Stage, teams will take on Gunpla building under special rules different from the conventional ones to determine the winner.
It is a competition that is fun to watch and cheer for even if you have never built Gunpla, and for Gunpla builders, it is an unmissable event full of eye-opening techniques and artistic sense.

DAY 3: Monday, January 11 (holiday), 2027

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM GUNDAM-Con 2027 Infinite Boost Championship
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" & "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO" Stage
7:15 PM – 7:45 PM Ending Stage (Tentative)

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM GUNDAM CARD GAME 2on2 Team Battle at GUNDAM-Con

Featured Stage: GUNDAM-Con 2027 Infinite Boost Championship

This is an e-sports event for the arcade game "Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 Infinite Boost", held to commemorate "GUNDAM-Con 2027 SIDE MAKUHARI".
The "Invitational Division" will feature a tournament with master-apprentice tag teams consisting of invited players such as streamers and proven players, while the "General Division" will hold a main tournament featuring 8 teams that advanced through the preliminary online qualifiers. Please come and watch!

Detailed Booth Information Revealed!

SUNRISE Booth

At the SUNRISE booth, we will host a "Creator Talk Show" featuring creators involved in the Gundam series, as well as a "Gundam Song DJ Time" by DJ Caesar.
Additionally, talk shows will be held for "Mobile Suit Gundam Eight", which is gaining excitement with the release of its 3rd volume, and "Gundam Ace", which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year.

Furthermore, a "Replica Illustration Sale & Autograph Session" by the creators appearing in each day's talk shows will also be held.
For the replica illustrations, lottery applications for prospective buyers will be accepted at the venue twice a day, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, and sold to the winners.
Those who purchase a replica illustration can participate in the autograph session held from 2:30 PM or 5:00 PM.
The contents of the illustrations will be revealed soon, so please wait for further updates.
* During the autograph session, signatures will only be provided on the purchased replica illustrations. Please purchase your desired creator's replica illustration to participate in the autograph session.
* The talk shows and DJ TIME held at the SUNRISE booth can be viewed freely without a numbered ticket.

Gunpla Booth

At the Gunpla booth, the latest Gunpla will be on display.
From the RG project, there will be related exhibits for "Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO" and "GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT", as well as a display of SEED series items to build excitement for "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO", which is set to premiere on January 15.
There will also be plenty of other latest products, including Gundam Assemble, which is also scheduled for a tournament stage.

Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. Booth

• Gundam Game 40th Anniversary
  In the corner celebrating the 40th anniversary of Gundam games, nostalgic software displays and more are planned.

• GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT
  Releasing on PlayStation®5 / Xbox Series X|S / Steam® on Friday, March 5, 2027!
  This is an action game where you pilot a Gundam combining various equipment and skills, experiencing high-speed and free-flowing high-mobility battles.
  In addition to playable demos, a special exhibit inspired by the cockpit of the protagonist's mobile suit, "Gundam Helix", will be on display! Don't miss this chance to experience the game before its release!

• SD Gundam G Generation Eternal
  A highly popular smartphone game with over 9 million total downloads, where you can enjoy games, anime, and comics all in one!
  A special booklet novelty is planned to be distributed to booth visitors. Detailed distribution methods and conditions will be announced at a later date.
  Also, a GUNDAM-Con Special Stage is scheduled on the DAY 1 A Stage, so please be sure to join us.

• Gundam Blitz Order
  A special exhibit from the new Gundam series mobile game is planned!

Bandai Namco Experience Booth

At the Bandai Namco Experience booth, you can enjoy a playable demo of "Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 Infinite Boost".
At the booth, we plan to distribute an event-exclusive design Bandai Namco Passport to those who answer a survey. Detailed distribution methods will be announced at a later date.
Matches for the General Division and Invitational Division will also be held on the DAY 3 A Stage, so everyone can enjoy an extreme experience.

Additional Event Merchandise Information Revealed!

Additional information on merchandise to be sold at the "GUNDAM-Con 2027 SIDE MAKUHARI" venue has been revealed.
Advance sales at this event venue have been confirmed for the Gunpla "HG 1/144 Gundam Helix" from the latest Gundam game "GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT", and the "Storage Box & Resource Card Set EX 02 [EVX15]" from the full-scale card game "Gundam Card Game".
Furthermore, GUNDAM-Con exclusives such as the "GUNDAM-Con 2027 SIDE MAKUHARI Key Visual Desk Mat" and the "Boy and Gundam Reversible Bucket Hat" have been added to the lineup! In addition to these, a wide variety of general release items, event/store exclusives, and GUNDAM-Con exclusives will be available.

For item details, please visit the "GUNDAM-Con 2027 SIDE MAKUHARI" official website.
⇒Click here for details

* The Gunpla "HG 1/144 Gundam Helix" is a general release item scheduled for January 2027. The release date will be announced later on the "BANDAI Hobby Site".
* Regarding each merchandise item, stock is prepared separately for each day. However, quantities are limited, so please note that sales will end once the daily stock runs out.

"Message Recruitment Campaign" Part 3 Starts to Collect Your Messages!

To commemorate the event, "GUNDAM-Con" is looking for messages from everyone!
The messages we receive from you are planned to be reflected in various ways, such as in-venue presentations and decorations during the event.

The Keyword for Part 3 of the Message Recruitment Campaign is "Music"!

Please send us your messages related to the music played in the series and games, not to mention the OP and ED themes in the Gundam series and related games.
To apply, you can either submit through the survey form on the GUNDAM-Con official website or post on X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag "#GUNDAMCON_MESSAGE".

⇒Click here for details on the Message Recruitment Campaign