◇Tohoku Rakuten Eagles 9/19 "Nogizaka baseball Club" to visit; collaboration goods and member-produced gourmet food also available

The Rakuten Eagles announced that the unit "Nogizaka Baseball Club," consisting of baseball-loving members of Nogizaka46, will visit for the game against Fukuoka Softbank on Saturday, September 19.

This visit was realized to commemorate the Nogizaka Baseball Club's song "Take Me to the Pacific League" being selected as the 2026 PERSOL Pacific League Official Collaboration Song. On the day, in addition to appearing in the ceremonial first pitch, pre-game performance, and between-inning events, collaboration goods such as MyHERO towels using colors selected by the members and gourmet food produced by the members are scheduled to be sold.

◇ Saitama Seibu Lions 'Leo line drive Free Pass' service begins

Saitama Seibu Lions announced that, starting Friday, September 25, 2026, they will launch the "Leo line drive Free Pass" service for visitors to Seibuen Amusement Park, aimed at improving mobility within the Seibuen area by offering unlimited one-day rides on the Yamaguchi Line (Leo line drive).

The "Leo line drive Free Pass" is a digital ticket that allows unlimited travel between three stations: Tamako Station, Seibuen-yuenchi Station, and Seibu-kyujo-mae Station (the closest station to Belluna Dome). It can be used immediately by simply receiving it on a smartphone via ticketing terminals installed at designated locations within the park. Furthermore, on days when games are held at Belluna Dome, a service will be implemented allowing Belluna Dome visitors to use the Seibuen Amusement Park parking lot. After parking, visitors can access Belluna Dome via the Yamaguchi Line (Leo line drive) using the "Leo line drive Free Pass," allowing them to further enjoy the entire area.

◇Fukuoka Softbank Farm League Western Division Title Confirmed

Fukuoka Softbank has clinched the 2026 Farm League Western District championship. This marks their 16th farm championship and their first in two years, but as the Farm League transitioned to a three-district system starting this season, Fukuoka Softbank becomes the inaugural Western District champion.

▼ Kazumi Saito, Farm Manager Comment ▼
"I am honestly delighted that we were able to achieve the Western District championship as a team. Throughout the season, we weren't solely aiming for the title, but I feel that each player's dedication to their individual goals and their continuous growth led to this victory. Without being satisfied here, the entire team will continue to work together so that as many players as possible can become assets for the first-team roster in the future."

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