V.LEAGUE (Japan Volleyball League Organization) will hold an exhibition match on Sunday, August 16th as part of a collaboration project with the popular manga "Haikyuu!!". Players selected from all 10 DIVISION 1 MEN teams will wear the uniforms of the "Schwaiden Adlers" and "MSBY Black Jackals", teams featured within the manga.
While this event will be a remote match due to COVID-19 countermeasures, the V.LEAGUE video streaming service "V.TV" will host a "Watch Party Project" to provide unique enjoyment tailored to remote viewing.
The project will feature active V.League players, volleyball legends, and celebrities who love Haikyu!! as live streamers (livestream hosts). They will host group viewing rooms tailored to their respective concepts. Participants can check into their preferred room and watch the match while communicating with the livestream host and other viewers using tools specifically designed for remote viewing, such as chat and cheering functions.
The goal is to move beyond passive live viewing and provide the optimal online experience of shared excitement—where the cheers of each fan combine to create a unified wave of enthusiasm—capturing the true appeal of sports viewing. This aims to establish a new normal for sports spectatorship.
【Event Overview】
・Event: Haikyu!! × V.LEAGUE SPECIAL MATCH 2020 Watch Party
・Streaming Date & Time: August 16, 2020, 4:00 PM JST (scheduled start)
・Compatible Devices: PC only (Smartphones and tablets are not supported)
・Capacity: Approximately 300 participants
・How to Apply: Apply via the URL below.
If applications exceed capacity, participants will be selected by lottery and notified via email with necessary details.
・Application Page: https://vleague-event.watch-party.tv/
(※ V.TV membership registration (free) is required to apply.)
・Application Deadline: Until 23:59 on Thursday, August 13, 2020
※For other details, including event specifics and terms of use, please check the application page.