Chiba Lotte Marines has announced that former players Yukifumi Okada, Yuta Omine, and Shohei Kato will be attending the "TEAM26 Day" event to be held at Zozo Marine Stadium on Wednesday, June 10th. The three guests will hold a talk show and photo session on the stage outside the stadium, and will also appear on ground as part of a pre-game ceremony.

"TEAM26 Day" is an event held to commemorate the 20th anniversary of "TEAM26," the team's official fan club, which was established in 2006, and to express gratitude to fans who support Chiba Lotte Marines, including TEAM26 paid members for the 2026 fiscal year. The event, which took place from April 3rd (Friday) to 5th (Sunday), was attended by Naoyuki Shimizu, Naotaka Takehara, Toshiaki Imae, Yoshihisa Naruse, and Tatsuya Uchi.

Details regarding the schedule and participation methods for each event taking place on Wednesday, June 10th will be announced on the team's official website.

▼Comment from Yukifumi Okada▼
"Congratulations to TEAM26 on their 20th anniversary. I'm looking forward to enjoying this precious time to interact closely with the fans who have supported The Marines. Let's make it a hot and exciting day!"

▼Comment from Yuta Omine▼
"I am honored to be able to participate in TEAM26's 20th anniversary event. I will never forget the cheers I received at Seibu Dome for my professional debut, and the cheers I received at Marine Stadium. They were always a source of encouragement for me! Thank you. I look forward to seeing you at Zozo Marine Stadium on the day of the event, as I will be working hard with Okada-san and Shohei to make it a great success!"

▼Shohei Kato's Comment▼
"Thank you for inviting me to TEAM26's 20th anniversary event. Since it's a game against The Dragons, I'm looking forward to meeting The Marines fans and The Dragons. Let's make it an exciting game together! I'll be waiting for you at Zozo Marine Stadium!"