Chiba Lotte Marines will hold "TEAM26 Day" at Zozo Marine Stadium from April 3rd (Friday) to April 5th (Sunday). Former team members will be visiting the stadium for the three days of the event.

"TEAM26 Day" is an event held to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the team's official fan club "TEAM26," which was established in 2006, and to express gratitude to the fans who regularly support Chiba Lotte Marines, including TEAM26 paid members for 2026. On April 3rd (Friday), Toshiaki Imae will appear, on the 4th (Saturday), Naoyuki Shimizu, and on April 5th (Sunday), Naotaka Takehara and Yoshihisa Naruse will appear, and they will hold talk shows and photo sessions on the outer stage of the stadium before the game.

Additionally, Naoyuki Shimizu will appear on ground on Saturday the 4th, and Naotaka Takehara and Yoshihisa Naruse will appear on Sunday the 5th as part of a pre-match ceremony. Former team member Tatsuya Uchi will also be appearing over the three days as an ambassador to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "TEAM26," adding excitement to the event.

Details such as the times and participation methods for each event will be announced on the team's official website as soon as they are decided.

▼Comment from Toshiaki Imae▼
"I am very much looking forward to being able to share time in the same space as you all again. Although I am in a different position than when I was active, I believe that there are things I can convey and fun experiences I can share with you all because of this. I would be delighted if we can all liven up the venue on the day, while expressing my gratitude to the fans who support me on a daily basis and to all the people involved who support me. I truly look forward to seeing you at the stadium."

▼Comment from Naoyuki Shimizu▼
"It's an honor to be able to celebrate TEAM26's 20th anniversary together. I'm grateful for this opportunity. I'm looking forward to enjoying this precious time getting up close and personal with the fans who have supported me throughout my baseball career. Let's have a blast on the day. I'll be waiting for you at Zozo Marine Stadium!"

▼Comment from Naotaka Takehara▼
"I am truly grateful for the opportunity to participate in this event. It is a great honor to be able to stand again in a place where I have spent such a special and fulfilling time. I would also like to once again express my gratitude to all the fans and team members who supported me. I look forward to sharing this wonderful time with you all."

▼Comment from Yoshihisa Naruse▼
"This is the place where my professional baseball career began. I never thought I'd be invited to an event. I'm grateful to everyone involved for creating this opportunity. As a The Marines alumnus, I hope to help support the team. Let's all have a great time on the day!"