Dodgers’ One Piece giveaway is already in demand on the resale market.

Dodgers to Celebrate “One Piece Night” with Collector’s Items

Even before the gates open for “One Piece Night,” excitement is palpable among fans eager to cash in.

The Dodgers have announced that they’ll be partnering again with Toei Animation for this popular event, set against the San Diego Padres game at Dodger Stadium on July 2nd. The first 40,000 attendees will receive limited-edition merchandise.

But the real allure for many isn’t just the baseball game.

It’s the collectible items.

Last year’s One Piece Night was a huge success, highlighted by a co-branded straw hat and a special trading card featuring Monkey D. Luffy in Dodgers attire. Fans couldn’t get enough of these items, which quickly became coveted among collectors.

Having transitioned from a successful manga and anime series, One Piece has morphed into a major global entertainment franchise, with movies, video games, merchandise, and more. It’s fascinating how a blend of baseball and anime interests can spark such a frenzy, leading to trading cards that in some cases, I think, now fetch thousands of dollars on resale sites.

Anticipation is once again high as fans expect a new collection card to debut alongside this year’s hat giveaway in 2026. The Dodgers have already shown off a new hat design featuring a chin strap, and there’s chatter about another coveted Luffy card possibly being included in the event. Though official announcements about giveaways are still pending, discussions about potential resale value are buzzing online.

The hype makes sense. Previous Dodgers One Piece merchandise has seen elevated prices on platforms like eBay, with rare variants attracting collectors from both anime and sports worlds.

In addition to the collectibles, fans can look forward to festivities at Centerfield Plaza, starting pitches from notable guests, and even a post-game drone show featuring memorable characters from the series.