Following in the footsteps ofthe MLB’s recent collaboration withDemon Slayer,the sports league has just unveiled plans for another anime collaboration with one of the most popular anime franchises yet:One Piece.Sports and anime partnerships have been very well-received lately, andOne Piecehas been at the center of many of them, includinga recentOne PieceNBA teamup.
In April 2025, aOne PieceMariners game is occurring, and fans can buy tickets right now to ensure they do not miss out.The exclusiveOne Pieceevent will take place on August 10, 2025 in Seattle,and was announced on@ToeiAnimation’s official X account.
A One Piece MLB Collaboration is On the Way in Spring 2025
On Aug 05, 2025, Fans Can Attend a One Piece Mariners Game in Seattle
Interested fans should grab tickets soon, since they will likely be snapped up quickly.Tickets are available for purchase on theMariners website,for the exclusive event entitled “ONE PIECE Night.” Different ticket tiers are being offered at various price points. Club level seats are $51 each, main level seats are $41 each, and view level tickets are $21. Ticket purchases come with a themed t-shirt featuring theOne Pieceand Marinerslogos, so fans can take home a piece of the thrilling event with them after the game between the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros concludes.
The ticket website also promises “special activations before the game,” similar to past anime collaborations at sports games that offer activities fans can participate in like photo booths. ONE PIECE Night is not the MLB’s first experience with anime, asthe brand just launched aDemon Slayerpartnership with the MLB World Tour Tokyo Series. A teaser promotional video that was released featuresDemon Slayercharacters like Tanjiro Kamado and Sakonji Urokodaki alongside some of the MLB’s best players, blending baseball and demon slaying stunningly. TheDemon SlayerMLB partnership kicks off on March 15, with the Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers.
Series Like My Hero Academia and Demon Slayer Have Also Ventured Into Sports
Demon SlayerandOne Piece’supcoming MLB team-ups prove that sports and anime make a perfect pair, and this was only further made clear through other recent anime sports collaborations.On Friday, July 15, 2025,One Piecejoined together with the Los Angeles Lakersfor an unforgettable game experience. Exclusive Lakers xOne Piecet-shirts and posters were distributed to fans, and while the game took place, a brief animated video of Monkey D. Luffy participating in a basketball game was shown on screens in the stadium. There was also aOne Piecephotobooth and other interactive games at the venue.
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The success ofOne Piece’sNBA eventspells good news for its upcoming partnership with the MLB. The increasing number of sports and anime collaborations makes it undeniable just how significant anime’s impact on popular culture is, and the medium’s reach is only growing by the day.FromMy Hero Academia’sNBA partnership toHaikyuu!!‘sCrunchyroll sports apparel line,it is evident that sports and anime go hand in hand.One Piece’sevent at the Mariners game is sure to be a hit, allowing the anime to expand into even more sports and entertainment experiences in the future.
