Chiba Lotte Marines will host friendly matches against the Czech Republic at Miyakonojo Koala March Stadium on February 22nd (Sunday), 23rd (Monday, national holiday), and 26th (Thursday) 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.

▼Comments from Czech Republic national team 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 the Czech baseball world and the team, 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 opportunities for learning, and this ongoing relationship is special to us.

Building on the success of the past three years, I am truly delighted to be playing three games against Chiba Lotte Marines in Miyakonojo. I am looking forward to meeting the world's best baseball fans. Please send your support to Japanese baseball and Czech baseball as well!

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