To coincide with the opening of the 2026 professional baseball season, Saitama Seibu Lions will be running a campaign to predict the starting lineup for the game against Chiba Lotte Marines on Friday, March 27th, as well as the player with the most hit in the six consecutive games against Orix Buffaloes Buffaloes starting on Rakuten Eagles, March 31st, and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles starting on Friday, April 3rd.

The "The Lions "starting line-up, which will be held ahead of the game against Chiba Lotte Marines on Friday, March 27th, will predict the positions and batting order. On the campaign's special website, starting line-up from a total of 101 players, including development players, and submit their selection to X to complete their application. Those who match all their predictions will receive a prize, including a roster autographed by manager Fumiya Nishiguchi, which was actually used in the opening game on Friday, the 27th.

Additionally, the "#BreakthroughAward" asks hit to predict the player with the most hit in the six consecutive home opening games starting on the 31st (Tuesday), as well as the number of hit they will have. Entries can also be made on the special website, and those who guess correctly will receive a poster autographed by the player with the most hit.

Entries for both campaigns will begin today, the 6th (Friday). Entries for starting line-up" The Lions" will be accepted until midnight on the 27th (Friday), and for the "#BreakthroughAward" will be accepted until 6pm on the 31st (Tuesday).

▼Comment from Director Nishiguchi Fumiya▼
"Each player's performance has shone through in actual games, and the competition starting line-up is fierce. There are some players who I think should be in starting line-up for the opening game, but I will decide based on their future performance, including the opening pitcher. By getting fans to participate in this campaign, I hope to build momentum for the opening game. Together with all of our fans, we will fight to win the championship."