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◇SV League All-Star Game held at Hokkaido Nippon-Ham ES CON FIELD
The Fighters Sports & Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as "FSE") will collaborate with the SV League to hold the "SV.LEAGUE ALL STAR GAMES 2026-27" at ES CON FIELD on Saturday, January 30, 2027, with details such as tickets to be announced at a later date.
The SV League is Japan's top volleyball league, and the All-Star Game will bring together the league's top male and female players. The intensity and high level of skill inherent in the sport of volleyball will be combined with the immersive visuals, production, and sound that only ES CON FIELD can offer. There will also be hands-on content on ground.
▼Comment from Masaaki Okawa, Chairman of the Public Interest Incorporated Association SV League▼
"We are truly grateful to be able to host the 2026-27 SV League All-Star Games at the wonderful venue of ES CON FIELD Hokkaido. We are confident that the fans attending will enjoy not only the high-level, entertaining volleyball that the SV League is known for, but also the entire day, set at Hokkaido Ballpark F Village, Japan's premier ballpark.
The SV League will continue to make preparations to provide you with a wonderful and memorable day. Please look forward to it."
▼Comment from FSE President and CEO Masaru Komura▼
"I am truly pleased that the SV.LEAGUE ALL STAR GAMES 2026-27 will be held at ES CON FIELD Hokkaido. Coincidentally, the mother of pitcher Yoshihide Okawa, who joined the team as the first pick in this year's draft, is a former member of the Japanese national volleyball team, so I personally feel a connection with volleyball this year.
FSE has been exploring the possibilities of various sports and entertainment beyond baseball. For volleyball fans who have not yet visited ES CON FIELD, we hope to offer a new way to enjoy watching a game that you have never experienced before.
It will also be a valuable opportunity for baseball fans, ES CON FIELD fans, and Hokkaido residents to experience the exciting play of top players up close.
We hope that this tournament will be an opportunity for people to discover the appeal of new sports and further broaden the ways in which they can enjoy sports. We hope you will look forward to the new sports entertainment that will be born from the fusion of ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO and the All-Star Games."
◇ Chiba Lotte Marines Lotte's Kazuo Matsui will participate in the camp as a temporary coach.
Chiba Lotte Marines announced that Kazuo Matsui will be participating as a temporary coach at the Miyakonojo spring training camp for seven days from February 5th to 11th.
Chiba Lotte Marines 's Jose Castillo and Sam Long hold press conference to announce their joining the team
Chiba Lotte Marines held a press conference for pitcher Jose Castillo and Sam pitcher. The comments from the two players are as follows:
▼Comment pitcher Jose Castillo▼
"I've always wanted to play in Japan at some point in my baseball career. When I was given this opportunity, I made the decision right away to come to Japan. I've always watched videos of Japanese baseball and seen the fans, and I knew the fans were very enthusiastic, similar to those in the Venezuelan league, so I'm really happy to be here."
▼Comment pitcher Sam Long▼
"When I heard about The Marines, I accepted the offer with the desire to achieve some solid results in Japan. I think it would be a wonderful achievement in my baseball career to win a championship in a top-level baseball powerhouse. I came across the ocean with that feeling, so I'll do my best."
◇Sponsorship contract with Orix Buffaloes XDream Real Estate
Orix Buffaloes has signed an official sponsorship contract with Exdream Real Estate Co., Ltd. for the 2026 season. As a result, the Exdream logo will be displayed on the side of helmet worn by players and coaches starting with the Miyazaki spring training camp, which begins on February 1st.
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・ Top volleyball players gather! "SV.LEAGUE ALL STAR GAMES 2026-27" to be held!
・ Participation of temporary coach (Chiba Lotte Marines)
・ Official sponsorship contract signed with Exdream Real Estate Co., Ltd.
