"The Great Capcom Exhibition - The Game Creation that Captivated the World" opens at Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (Bandai Island Art Museum) on Saturday, March 14, 2026, and runs through Sunday, June 21, 2026. Alongside the main exhibition, a range of special events and game experience sessions are scheduled throughout the venue's lobby event space.
Opening Day Events (March 14)
Opening Commemorative Sticker Giveaway
To mark the opening of the exhibition, an original sticker exclusive to the Niigata venue will be distributed to visitors.
- Distribution period: Saturday, March 14 – Tuesday, March 24 (excluding Monday, March 16, when the museum is closed)
- Distribution starts: 10:00 AM (at opening)
- Location: Reception desk on the 5th floor of Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (Bandai Island Art Museum)
- Quantity: First 200 visitors per day
- One sticker per person (exhibition ticket required); while supplies last
- Design is subject to change
Opening Commemorative Gallery Tour
Exhibition producer Yasuyuki Makino will guide visitors through the highlights of the exhibition.
Topics covered:
- The world of pixel art — creating under extreme constraints
- Surprising materials used to create in-game sound effects
- The mechanics behind hit detection
- A projection mapping installation tracing the 3D CG production process
- A motion capture simulation experience
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 2:00 PM (approximately 1 hour)
- Speaker: Yasuyuki Makino (Producer, Capcom Co., Ltd.)
- Host: TeNY Announcer Yasushi Okada
- Venue: Exhibition gallery, Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (Bandai Island Art Museum) (exhibition ticket required)
- No reservation required; participants should gather at the exhibition gallery entrance 5 minutes before the start
- Content and schedule are subject to change or cancellation
Game Experience Events
The Niigata venue will host a series of game experience events in the lobby event space throughout the exhibition period. All events are subject to change or cancellation.
For the latest information, follow the official X account for the Niigata venue: https://x.com/DaiCapTen_Ngt
① Capcom Game Lounge – Play Classic Titles
Play Capcom classics in the lobby!
- Dates: Sunday, March 15; Friday, March 20 (public holiday); Sunday, March 22; 11:00 AM–4:00 PM each day
- Venue: Lobby event space, Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (Bandai Island Art Museum)
- Available titles:
- Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection International
- Capcom Belt Action Collection
- Mega Man Legacy Collection
- Play is limited to one round per person; if no one is waiting, up to 30 minutes of continuous play is allowed
- No reservation required
② Steel Battalion Experience Event – Master the Giant Controller
Experience Steel Battalion, a robot combat game featured in the exhibition, using its iconic oversized dedicated controller — over 40 buttons, a handle, and foot pedals to operate a bipedal mech!
- Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026, 2:00–4:00 PM (planned)
- Venue: Lobby event space, Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (Bandai Island Art Museum)
- Numbered tickets distributed from 1:00 PM on March 21 in the lobby; participants called in order (exhibition ticket required)
- Ticket distribution times are subject to change; check the official X account for updates
③ Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo Play Event
A hands-on session with the demo version of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, the hunting action game also featured in the exhibition — ideal for those who have never played the Monster Hunter series before.
- Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM (planned)
- Venue: Lobby event space, Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (Bandai Island Art Museum)
- Content: MONSTER HUNTER RISE: SUNBREAK DEMO
- Numbered tickets distributed from 10:00 AM at opening; participants called in order (exhibition ticket required)
- Ticket distribution ends when 40 tickets have been issued
- Equipment and operations support: NCC Niigata Computer College
④ TeNY Cup – Street Fighter 6 Tournament
An esports experience and viewing event centered on Street Fighter 6.
- Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 12:00–4:30 PM (planned)
- Commentary: Yasushi Okada (TeNY Announcer)
- Analysis: Rui (former professional gamer)
- Venue: Lobby event space, Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (Bandai Island Art Museum)
- Tournament format: Double elimination with 16 players; best of 3 (BO3) until Grand Final
- Equipment: Gaming PCs provided on-site; personal controllers may be brought
- No live stream
- Spectator admission: No reservation required (exhibition ticket required)
- Organizer: TeNY Television Niigata
- Equipment and operations support: NCC Niigata Computer College
- Player registration opens Wednesday, April 1; lottery if applications exceed capacity
- Event schedule is subject to change
⑤ Super Street Fighter IIX Consecutive Win Challenge
A challenge event using an original arcade cabinet — just like the arcade halls of old. How many wins in a row can you achieve?
- Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM (planned)
- Venue: Lobby event space, Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (Bandai Island Art Museum)
- Game: Super Street Fighter IIX – Grand Master Challenge (arcade cabinet)
- Maximum win streak: 10 consecutive wins
- Participants register at the lobby and are called in order (exhibition ticket required)
Exhibition Overview
- Exhibition name: The Great Capcom Exhibition - The Game Creation that Captivated the World
- Period: Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Venue: Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (Bandai Island Art Museum)
(Bandai Island Building 5F, 5-1 Bandai-jima, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata 950-0078)
Opening hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (ticket sales until 5:30 PM)
Closed: Mondays (except Monday, March 23, and Monday, May 4, which is a public holiday)
Admission fees
| Day-of ticket | Group rate | Advance ticket | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | ¥1,800 | ¥1,600 | ¥1,600 |
| University / High school students | ¥1,500 | ¥1,300 | – |
| Junior high school students and under | Free | – | – |
- All prices include tax
- Group rate applies for groups of 20 or more paying visitors
- Free admission for holders of a disability certificate
Advance ticket sales: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – Friday, March 13, 2026
Online tickets:
- Asoview: https://www.asoview.com/channel/tickets/vXk6fmPDEG/
- Seven Ticket (convenience store): https://7ticket.jp/s/113841/p/20260621/1 (Seven Code: 113-841; in-store application free, web application ¥110 system fee)
Official website: https://daicapcomten.jp
Official X (Niigata): https://x.com/DaiCapTen_Ngt
Museum X: https://x.com/niigata_banbi
Museum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niigata_banbi/
Access
- Nearest station: Niigata Station (Joetsu Shinkansen, Shinetsu Main Line, Hakushin Line, Echigo Line, Banetsu West Line)
- Bus: From Niigata Station bus stop, take the Toki Messe / Sado Kisen Line (platform 17) and alight at "Toki Messe" (¥260, approximately 15 minutes)
- On foot: Approximately 25 minutes from Niigata Station
- Taxi: Approximately 8 minutes from Niigata Station
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