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NARUTO CARD GAME: the Jump Festa countdown starts on November 2
Bandai’s next major reveal is set for December, but attending Jump Festa begins with an earlier deadline. General admission applications open November 2: here are the dates, the process and the difference between entry and activity reservations.
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December already has an important place on the NARUTO CARD GAME calendar: Bandai has named Jump Festa as the setting for its next major reveal. For anyone hoping to experience it in person, however, the first relevant date is much closer. General admission applications open on November 2. The countdown to the announcement starts with a practical step.
Despite its name, Jump Festa 2027 takes place on December 19–20, 2026. That distinction matters when planning a trip. So does the meaning of free admission: visitors still need to apply and receive an invitation through Jump NAVI. This is not unrestricted walk-in entry.
Why this event matters to Bandai’s new game
October established a foundation: a worldwide launch planned for June 2027, Naruto, Sasuke and Gaara starters, and the first Booster Pack. Bandai also outlined a worldwide spring demo-deck campaign. Jump Festa deserves attention because the manufacturer explicitly selected it for the next major update.
For players, it offers a milestone at which to assess the project’s progress beyond convention demos. For collectors, further confirmed information could make the product lineup easier to understand. That is not confirmation of new rarities, prices, print runs or a full card checklist. The consulted announcement does not specify the contents of the reveal.
The dates to keep
The organiser publishes Japanese Standard Time, JST (UTC+9). We also provide editorial conversions for mainland Spain, CET (UTC+1). Other readers should convert from JST for their own location.
| Step | Japan · JST | Mainland Spain · CET |
|---|---|---|
| General applications open | November 2, 10:00 | November 2, 02:00 |
| General applications close | November 16, 17:59 | November 16, 09:59 |
| Admission results expected | November 24, around 09:30 | November 24, around 01:30 |
| Advance activity applications for admitted visitors | November 24, 10:00–November 30, 17:59 | November 24, 02:00–November 30, 09:59 |
| Activity results expected | December 11, around 09:30 | December 11, around 01:30 |
The general route offers 28,000 invitations per day, 56,000 altogether. These are Jump Festa admission places, not NARUTO CARD GAME seats or a promotional-card print run. They do not establish demand or sales for the game.
Admission and activity access are separate
The first application concerns entry to the venue. Successful applicants can later enter advance lotteries for certain activities, including Super Stage seating, the official shop and a special exhibition. Admission alone does not guarantee a stage seat or a product purchase.
A Naruto anime programme is also not automatically a NARUTO CARD GAME presentation. Shared characters do not make separate announcements the same event. Check the specific programme and access requirements as the organiser and Bandai release further information.
Prepare before submitting
Applications use Jump NAVI, with free registration and the organiser’s identity and companion rules. A group may include up to five people, counting its representative. Per-person, per-day limits apply, and being included as a companion counts as an application. Groups should agree on their representative and visit date first.
Before committing to travel, review app access, documentation and official eligibility conditions. Lottery results come after the application window closes. This process should not be confused with TCG+, used for other Bandai activities.
A milestone worth following from home, too
The news value will ultimately be in the published announcements: identifying final product information, checking dates and distinguishing the card game from other Naruto projects. As of November 1, we are not treating a dedicated TCG presentation livestream or a card giveaway at this event as confirmed.
The collector’s appeal is the transition from early samples toward an announced retail lineup. December could provide more material to understand that transition, but expectations should remain separate from Bandai’s confirmed details. Read our earlier Jump Festa announcement analysis and follow the events calendar as the next stage approaches.
