On the 16th, Lotte announced that the friendly matches against the Czech Republic national team to be held at Miyakonojo Koala March Stadium on February 22nd, 23rd, and 26th will be held as part of the "GLOBAL FRIENDSHIP SERIES 2026."

This match will be held as part of the "The Marines-Czech Republic Baseball Bridge Program supported by Panasonic Air Quality and Conditioning," baseball-based cultural exchange and international friendship initiative with the Czech Republic launched in 2023, and a ceremony is scheduled to be held before the first game on the 22nd.

The match will be broadcast on CS Nippon TV NEWS24, and will also be streamed online on Pacific League TV, DAZN, Rakuten Pacific League Special, Baseball LIVE, etc. For more details, please see the team's official website.

▼ Comments from Czech Republic coach Pavel Hazim

"As the manager of the Czech Republic national team, I would like to thank The Marines and all the dear baseball fans in Japan. Since Chiba Lotte Marines built a bridge between them and the Czech baseball world, we have had wonderful exchanges. Since I had the opportunity to throw the first pitch at Zozo Marine Stadium in 2023, two national team coaches have accompanied the team to spring training camps in Miyakonojo, Ishigaki Island in 2024 and 2025, providing an opportunity for learning. This ongoing relationship is special to us. Building on these efforts over the past three years, I am truly pleased to now be able to play three games against Chiba Lotte Marines in Miyakonojo. I cannot wait to meet the world's best baseball fans. Please send your support to Japanese baseball and Czech baseball as well!"