Universal Studios Japan will host its New Year's celebration on December 31, 2026 (Thursday) with "NO LIMIT! Countdown 2027 – Discover U!!!", a special event offering up to 26 hours of park excitement so guests can enjoy a full year's worth of thrills together and welcome an especially energetic new year. Ahead of the event, the park has released the ticket sales schedule, with full details on the event content and ticket options to follow on the official website.
Ticket Sales Schedule for "NO LIMIT! Countdown 2027 – Discover U!!!"
Tickets for "NO LIMIT! Countdown 2027 – Discover U!!!" will be sold in stages through several presale channels before general sales open on November 4, 2026 (Wednesday). To purchase during the Annual Pass (Grand Royal) exclusive presale, guests must already hold a Universal Prime Annual Pass Grand Royal, purchased by September 30, 2026 (Wednesday) 9:30 PM. See the official website for details.
| Sales Channel | On-Sale Timing | Where to Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Pass (Grand Royal) exclusive presale | October 7 (Wed), around 9:00 PM to October 9 (Fri), 11:59 PM | Universal Studios Japan official website |
| Lawson Ticket pre-request first-come presale | October 23 (Fri), 12:00 PM to November 3 (Tue), 11:59 PM | Lawson Ticket (website) |
| General sale | November 4 (Wed), 9:00 PM onward | Universal Studios Japan official website; Lawson Ticket (website) and Loppi terminals in stores; official hotels (some excluded; sales to hotel guests only) |
- Guests with a "Party Pass" can enter and exit the park as many times as they like from 7:00 PM on December 31, 2026 (Thursday) through 9:00 PM (park close) on January 1, 2027 (Friday).
- Guests holding a Studio Pass valid on December 31, 2026 (Thursday), including annual passes not eligible for this event, may stay in the park only until 5:00 PM that day.
- The park will close from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on December 31, 2026 (Thursday).
- Guests holding a Studio Pass valid on January 1, 2027 (Friday), including annual passes, may enter the park starting at 2:00 AM that day.
