Rule Change: Starting September 1, 2025, the NPB will ease restrictions on SNS postings during games.
Photos: Fans can now freely post photos (still images), including those capturing plays, during the game.
Videos: Videos not depicting game action can be posted up to 140 seconds in length.
Play Scene Videos: Videos of in-game action can be posted after the game, up to 60 seconds, and limited to one post per person per game.
Prohibited Content: Live streaming and videos/photos taken in a way that bothers others (e.g., body-emphasizing shots or using large equipment) remain prohibited.
Players' Reaction:: The Japan Professional Baseball Players Association welcomes the changes, emphasizing that they will monitor fan reactions to further refine the rules.
Why does this matter? These changes provide more freedom for fans to share their experiences at NPB games, potentially increasing engagement and interest in Japanese baseball. It also reflects a growing trend in sports to embrace social media as a tool for fan interaction.
The revised regulations clarify what fans can capture and share from NPB games:
Definition of 'In-Play': The distinction between 'in-play' and 'ball dead' is replaced with 'during the inning' and 'outside the inning.' The area is now divided into 'inside the field' (fair and foul territory) and 'outside the field' (all other areas).
Permitted Content: Photos, including action shots, can be posted at any time. Videos from 'outside the field' or 'inside the field' but not during play can be up to 140 seconds long.
Restrictions: Videos of play are limited to 60 seconds, post-game only, and one per person per game. Live streaming and disruptive filming remain prohibited.
Comparison Table of Old and New Rules (link to official comparison table, opens in new tab)
Full Text of Revised Regulations (link to official regulations, opens in new tab)
Game Watching Contract Terms (link to official contract terms, opens in new tab)
NPB Official Website (link to NPB official website, opens in new tab)
Q: When do these changes take effect?
September 1, 2025.
Q: What kind of videos can I post during the game?
Videos up to 140 seconds long, taken outside of active play (e.g., stadium views, food, fan interactions), can be posted during the game.
Q: Can I post videos of game action?
Yes, but only after the game, up to 60 seconds, and only one per person per game.
NPB is relaxing restrictions on photo and video sharing at games.
Photos of game action can now be freely posted.
Short videos of game action can be posted after the game, with limitations.
Live streaming and disruptive filming are still prohibited.
The changes aim to enhance fan engagement while protecting the integrity of the game.
What do you think about these changes to the NPB's SNS posting rules? Will this enhance your experience at the ballpark? Let us know in the comments!
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