On the 8th, Rakuten Eagles announced that it will hold a special event called "Player Interaction Operation," which allows fans to meet players up close after the game, again in the 2026 season.

The 2026 season will feature three games: a game against Seibu Lions on Sunday, April 26, a game against Yakult on Sunday, May 31, and a game against Hiroshima on Sunday, June 14. Players will see fans off at each gate, and there will be events in the stadium where fans can interact with the players, such as field walks and base running.

Additionally, there will be events exclusive to The Eagles Kids at these three games! On Sunday, April 26th, there will be a field catch game. Details of the events for the other two games will be announced on the team's website at a later date.