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D1GP Tokyo Drift at Odaiba: tickets and the overseas sale
The 2026 finale on 14 and 15 November: seats from $71 (¥11,000), sale dates, the Japanese-only overseas page and ticket rules.
Overseas fans could buy D1GP finale tickets on a separate overseas-only page run by L-Tike, the Lawson ticket service named in D1GP’s ticket notice. That sale opened on 20 October 2026 and ran until 15:00 on the event day. The event was the 2026 finale at Odaiba, Tokyo, on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, and seats started at $71 (¥11,000) in advance.
Everything below records the 2026 terms as D1GP published them in its ticket notice of 7 October 2026. The 2027 finale date, venue and ticket sale are not announced on the D1GP site.
What was the 2026 finale?
The 2026 finale was Rounds 9 and 10 of the D1 Grand Prix season, titled TOKYO DRIFT. It was scheduled for Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026 at a special venue in Odaiba (Aomi, Koto-ku, Daiba NOP district). A ticket was needed for each day, the notice lists no Friday entry, and it says the event goes ahead rain or shine.
It closed a 2026 season that opened with Rounds 1 and 2 on 9 and 10 May at Aichi Sky Expo and passed through Tsukuba, Ebisu and Autopolis.
The exhibition areas at the venue were free to enter without a ticket. The notice does not say whether any drifting could be seen from them. To follow what the judges were scoring, read how D1GP scoring works.
How much did tickets cost?
The notice lists five classes, with an advance price and a same-day price. VVIP was sold in advance only.
| Class | Advance | Same day |
|---|---|---|
| VVIP | $710 (¥110,000) | Not sold |
| VIP | $140 (¥22,000) | $215 (¥33,000) |
| SS | $85 (¥13,200) | $97 (¥15,000) |
| S | $71 (¥11,000) | $84 (¥13,000) |
| Wheelchair | $71 (¥11,000) | Not stated |
Dollar figures use about ¥155 to US$1 and are rounded; you pay in yen, so check the rate.
Advance prices were lower than same-day prices by $13 (¥2,000) for S, $12 (¥1,800) for SS and $71 (¥11,000) for VIP. A ticket covers one day. Two advance days cost $140 (¥22,000) in S, $170 (¥26,400) in SS and $285 (¥44,000) in VIP. These are the 2026 prices, not a quote for a later event.
The notice has no seat map or description of the stands, so price is the only comparison available. In advance, SS cost $14 (¥2,200) more than S, VIP cost twice as much as S, and VVIP cost ten times as much.
VVIP included a hospitality tent, a bento meal, a ride-along, a driver card set and the opening ceremony. It was advance only, and no pass was mailed.
Wheelchair seats were not sold through Lawson. The notice asks for a request by email to the organiser by Friday 6 November 2026; the address is in the notice on the D1GP site. It allows up to two companions, with one extra seat per wheelchair.
When did tickets go on sale?
Sales ran in stages, from member presales to a general sale that included overseas buyers.
| Sale | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|
| Bitfun Silver | 14 Oct, 12:00 | 18 Oct, 23:00 |
| Standard | 16 Oct, 12:00 | 18 Oct, 23:00 |
| Lawson members | 19 Oct, 10:00 | 19 Oct, 23:00 |
| General and overseas | 20 Oct, 10:00 | Event day, 15:00 |
The general advance sale and the overseas sale opened together on Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 10:00. Same-day sales happened only if seats had not sold out.
How did overseas visitors buy?
The route was the overseas-only page on L-Tike, the ticket seller D1GP names. The event code on the notice is L-Code 38020.
- The overseas page is separate from the domestic sale and is marked as overseas only.
- It opened on 20 October 2026 at 10:00, at the same moment as the general advance sale, and closed at 15:00 on the event day.
- Tickets are e-tickets in the L-Tike app, on a smartphone only. The notice allows no resale.
- The page is in Japanese. D1GP’s own site has English menu labels, but they link to Japanese pages.
English buying steps: not found. The notice does not say how the overseas checkout differs from the domestic one.
Before you book Buy only through the seller the notice names, and have a smartphone ready: the 2026 tickets were e-tickets in the L-Tike app only. Seats are assigned, not chosen, so do not plan around one stand.
What were the ticket rules?
The notice sets these terms for all buyers.
- Seats. Every stand is reserved. You cannot choose your seat, and adjacent seats are bought together.
- Children. Children of elementary school age and younger who watch from a lap or knees are free. A child who needs a seat needs a ticket.
- Refunds. No returns or exchanges. The event counts as held once one car has run.
- Weather. The event goes ahead rain or shine, and umbrellas must not be open while you watch.
- Parking. None on site. Use nearby paid lots; one nearby lot is named as not usable in the notice.
- Conduct. No pets, and no reserving space.
- Liability. The organiser is not liable for injury, and press cameras may film spectators.
The notice gives no gate or programme times and no bag or personal camera rules. D1GP also runs a separate event page for Rounds 9 and 10.
Where next?
- The Drift hub: history, rides and winter options.
- How D1GP drift scoring works: DOSS, battles and points tables.
- Japanese sports cars, museums and events: Tokyo Auto Salon on 15 to 17 January 2027 and the museums.
- Daikoku PA car meet: whether tourists can go.
- Which IDP do you need for a drift lesson in Japan?: driving a drift car yourself.
Quick answers
Can overseas visitors buy D1GP Odaiba tickets?
Yes. D1GP's ticket notice points to a separate L-Tike page marked overseas only. It opened on 20 October 2026 at 10:00 and ran until 15:00 on the event day. The page is in Japanese and we found no English buying steps.
How much do D1GP Odaiba tickets cost?
For the 2026 finale, S seats were $71 (¥11,000) in advance, SS $85 (¥13,200), VIP $140 (¥22,000) and VVIP $710 (¥110,000). Same-day prices were higher, and a ticket was needed for each day.
Can children go to the D1GP finale?
Children of elementary school age and younger who watch from a lap or knees are free. A child who needs their own seat needs a ticket.
Can I get a refund on D1GP tickets?
No. The notice allows no returns or exchanges. The event counts as held once one car has run, and it goes ahead rain or shine.
What time do the gates open at the D1GP finale?
Not found. The ticket notice gives no gate or programme times.