Hokkaido Nippon-Ham to hold "WE LOVE HOKKAIDO & FIGHTERS 2026" event from June 30th

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham will be holding "WE LOVE HOKKAIDO & FIGHTERS 2026" from Tuesday, June 30th, and will hold various events to liven up Hokkaido together with their fans. This year's theme is "Hokkaido and The Fighters fans coming together as one." During the event, the team will wear the "WE LOVE HOKKAIDO & FIGHTERS 2026" jersey for a total of 17 games, including nine home games and eight away games from Tuesday, June 30th to Thursday, July 16th.

▼"WE LOVE HOKKAIDO & FIGHTERS 2026" jersey ▼
【concept】
The "WE LOVE HOKKAIDO & FIGHTERS 2026" uniform was created with gratitude and respect for the abundant blessings of Hokkaido, such as food grown on the vast land, agriculture that has been passed down through the generations, and the nature of Hokkaido that changes with the seasons.The jersey is based on the concept of "the rich land of Hokkaido."

【color】
The base color is "brown," which represents the magnificent land of Hokkaido, and the colorful hues of ingredients unique to Hokkaido are used as accents.

◇ Orix Buffaloes New Stadium MC "Stadium Voice" announced

Orix Buffaloes announced that YUTO will be the new stadium MC, "Stadium Voice," who will be in charge of announcing games at the team's home games starting in the 2026 season. Having beaten a selection competition of over 200 to 1, YUTO is the youngest stadium MC in the team's history. He made his debut as an announcer at the exhibition game against Hiroshima on the 4th.

▼YUTO's profile▼
Date of birth: December 19, 2002 (23 years old)
・Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture

A lifelong The Buffaloes fan, he has frequented Kyocera Dome Osaka since elementary school, witnessing countless moments of joy. As he experienced the heart-pounding emotions at the stadium, he aspired to become a stadium MC, wanting to be involved in the production as a professional. With the English skills he honed at an American university and the fresh sensibilities of a 23-year-old, he successfully won the position of stadium MC. His unique, clear, low voice further heats up the atmosphere at the stadium, adding a dramatic touch to every moment of the game. Combining the honest feelings of a fan with the expressive skills he developed overseas, he is set to lead the next generation of stadium production.

▼YUTO's comment▼
"Nice to meet you! My name is YUTO and I will be the stadium voice starting this season. I am truly honored to be able to participate as a voice at the games of The Buffaloes, a team I have supported since I was a child. First of all, I will do my best in every game to liven up the stadium so that everyone will recognize me! I look forward to working with you all."


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