March 2025 will be an exciting time for One Piece fans in America and around the world because the first-ever international One Piece Day is coming to Dallas, Texas. For many years, this event has been a big annual celebration in Japan, honoring Eiichiro Oda’s famous anime and manga. Now, for the first time, fans outside Japan can experience One Piece Day in person.
Happening on March 8-9, 2025, at Fair Park, Dallas, the event will include a manga and anime exhibition, live performances, a card game tournament, and a special drone show. Whether you have been a fan of One Piece for years or are just starting to watch it, this two-day event will be a fun and exciting experience!
A Historic Event for One Piece Fans
The two-day Texas event will host the first regional qualifier for the One Piece Card Game Championship 25-26 Season. On opening night, Saturday, March 8, 2025, a spectacular drone show will illuminate the night sky. The technical feat will commemorate the card game championship by visualizing the imaginative world of One Piece through unbelievable drone choreography.
If good weather remains applicable, the drone show will occur at 7.30 p.m. at the Esplanade Fountain at Fair Park. A special One Piece series announcement on the main stage will be revealed on Day One. Tickets for the two-day One Piece event will be available via the BANDAI TCG+ mobile app. The official One Piece English YouTube channel will also livestream the event.
In addition to the special anime announcement, the two-day One Piece event, which will take place in Centennial Hall at Fair Park, will feature anime screenings, panels, surprise programs and live musical performances. Hiroshi Kitadani, the Japanese musical artist who performed One Piece’s iconic “We Are!” opening theme song, will take the stage with Maki Otsuki, the Japanese singer who has performed many of the show’s beloved themes, such as the first ending theme song “Memories.”
One Piece Day Dallas – Card Game Celebration – will also feature guest appearances, including the English voice actors Brina Palencia (Tony Tony Chopper) and Jason Liebrecht (Rob Lucci), as well as give fans a first look at upcoming One Piece merchandise.
Exciting Attractions and Events
One Piece Day Dallas will offer a wide variety of events, exhibitions, and interactive experiences, ensuring that fans of all ages have something to look forward to.
1. One Piece Manga & Anime Exhibition
A special exhibition will be set up for manga and anime fans, showing original artwork, storyboards, and behind-the-scenes content from One Piece. This will help fans understand how the series was created.
2. Live Performances by One Piece Legends
One of the biggest highlights of the event is the live performances by artists who have contributed to One Piece’s legendary soundtracks. Fans can expect to see:
- Hiroshi Kitadani (singer of We Are!)
- Maki Otsuki (singer of Memories and Run! Run! Run!)
3. One Piece Card Game Championship – A World-First Event
For competitive card game players, One Piece Day Dallas will feature the first-ever international regional qualifier for the ONE PIECE CARD GAME Championship 25-26 season. This tournament will give players the opportunity to compete at a high level and qualify for the global championship. Tournament Details Include:
- Pre-registration: January 12, 2025 – March 6, 2025
- Deck list submission deadline: March 7, 2025
- Venue: Tournament Hall at Dallas Fair Park Automobile Building
4. Spectacular One Piece Drone Show
To make the event more exciting, a drone show will happen on March 8, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Esplanade Fountain in Fair Park. The 10-minute light show will use drones to create amazing pictures of One Piece characters and symbols in the sky, giving fans a beautiful experience.
How To Attend
The best part? Entry to One Piece Day Dallas is completely free! However, some activities, such as the card game tournament, require pre-registration.
Event Schedule
- Dates: March 8-9, 2025
- Venue: Fair Park, Dallas, Texas
- Address: 3809 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210
For those who cannot attend in person, the entire event will be live-streamed on the official English-language One Piece YouTube channel, allowing fans worldwide to join in the celebration.
Conclusion
One Piece Day Dallas 2025 will be one of the biggest One Piece events ever held outside Japan. With exciting activities, live music, special exhibitions, and big tournaments, this is a great chance for One Piece fans to come together and celebrate their favorite series. Whether you attend in person or watch online, fans around the world will get to enjoy the magic of One Piece like never before.
Get ready for an amazing One Piece adventure in Dallas on March 8-9, 2025!