"HAWKS Baseball Park Chikugo" celebrates its 10th anniversary! Commemorative events and community collaboration initiatives

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Chikugo 10th Anniversary Logo and Slogan [Logo: Provided by the Baseball Team]
Chikugo 10th Anniversary Logo and Slogan [Logo: Provided by the Baseball Team]

On March 19, 2026, HAWKS Baseball Park Chikugo, the home of Fukuoka Softbank farm, will celebrate its 10 year anniversary.

To express our gratitude for the 10 years since our opening in 2016, supported by Chikugo City, local residents, and fans, we will hold various measures to commemorate our 10 year anniversary, including commemorative events and regional cooperation measures.

As a part of regional cooperation measures, the city will support children who will lead the next generation through baseball and sports in cooperation with the Chikugo City Declaration on Supporting the Future of Children, which aims to nurture children's dreams, smiles and bonds and support their healthy growth.

In addition, we will continue to communicate the value of the nurturing efforts we have made in Chikugo. On the occasion of the 10 year anniversary of the opening of Chikugo, he will continue to challenge through baseball with many people in the next 10 years.

▼Chikugo 10 year anniversary logo + slogan ▼
The 10 year anniversary is not a milestone but a new start for the future. "I will fly out of this land." expressed by the slogan. In addition, the anniversary logo is planned to be deployed in seven municipalities in Chikugo seven provinces as a regional cooperation.

▼10 year anniversary event in Chikugo ▼
Chikugo 10 year anniversary ceremony

Date: March 20 (Friday, National Holiday)
Participants: Chikugo Mayor Masaharu Nishida, Niigun Coach Kazumi Saito and others (planned)

< Chikugo City cooperation measures >
Implement measures in conjunction with the Chikugo-shi Children's Future Support Declaration. Details will be announced at the ceremony.

< Panel Exhibition >
A panel exhibition and video will look back on the history of HAWKS Baseball Park Chikugo and the achievements of The Hawks.

・Permanent exhibition site: Kyushu Shinkansen Chikugo Funagoya Station (mezzanine)
・Venue: Tamahome Stadium Chikugo, Fukuoka Prefectural Government, Chikugo Seven Local Governments

< Decoration >
HAWKS Baseball Park Chikugo and Chikugo Funagoya Station (Shinkansen and conventional lines) will be decorated for the 10 year anniversary.

< Farm League Home Opening Three-Game Event >
Date: March 20 (Fri, holiday) to 22nd (Sun) Hanshin Tigers match
Content: An acrylic keychain commemorating the 10 year anniversary of the opening will be distributed to all visitors.

< Fan Participation Plan >
A fan-participation event will be held to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the opening of the station.
"Fo 10 Day (Photo Day)"
Date: Sunday, March 22 vs Hanshin Tigers (after the match)
Content: Group photo, Jinmoji
Participation: Second team leaders and players (planned)
*Details of each event will be announced as soon as they are decided.

[Chikugo seven provinces]
Five cities and two towns (Yanagawa City, Yame City, Chikugo City, Okawa City, Miyama City, Oki-cho, Hirokawa-cho) are connected with Chikugo Funagoya Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen. The Chikugo Seven Countries Revitalization Council has signed a partnership agreement with Fukuoka Softbank Hawks to revitalize the area around Funagoya Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen Line, promote sports, promote local products, promote The Hawks, utilize local resources and promote healthy youth development.

History of HAWKS Baseball Park Chikugo
◇August 2013: Solicitation for a new home site for the farm started.
◇December 2013: Chikugo City was selected as a priority candidate site for the new home of the farm.
◇March 2014: A signing ceremony was held with Chikugo City, the new home of the farm.
◇January 2015: The construction of the new home base of the farm started and a ground-breaking ceremony was held.
◇September 2015: It was decided to name the new home ground of the farm 'HAWKS Baseball Park Chikugo,' the main stadium 'The Hawks Stadium Chikugo,' and the sub ground 'The Hawks Stadium Chikugo Daini.'.
◇November 2015: The name of the main stadium was decided to be 'Tamahome Stadium Chikugo.'.
◇February 2016: The name of the Premium Seat was changed to Mizuho Premium Seat.
◇March 2016: 'Hinamaru' was chosen as a character for 'HAWKS Baseball Park Chikugo.'. "HAWKS Baseball Park Chikugo" is completed. The unveiling ceremony of "Tama Home Stadium Chikugo" was held. It opened on the 19th.
◇February 2017: The name of the group seat was decided to be 'Seki Furniture Group Seat.'.
◇August 2017: The total number of spectators exceeded 100,000.
◇March 2018: The first first-team exhibition game was held at Tamahome Stadium Chikugo.
◇November 2018: The combined tryout of 12 professional baseball teams was held.
◇March 2021: Celebrating the 5th anniversary of the opening, panel displays, sales of commemorative goods, and special events were held.
◇November 2022: The introduction of the four-military system was announced for the first time in NPB history. The training system has been strengthened since the 2023 season.
◇February 2023: The first spring training in Chikugo started.
◇September 2023: Extension of Wakataka-ryo was carried out.
◇June 2024: The Traject Arc, the most advanced virtual striking machine, was introduced in advance.
◇December 2025: The artificial turf at Tamahome Stadium Chikugo was replaced.
◇March 19, 2026: 10 years since the opening of Chikugo, the home of the farm.

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