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What does NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS' Samurai Japan sponsorship include?
The company will be a Team Sponsor for Samurai Japan during the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The release says the NX group brand symbol will appear on players’ helmets and inside stadiums. It describes the sponsorship as a way to support the team and contribute to the tournament atmosphere.
Where will Samurai Japan play during the 2026 World Baseball Classic?
The release says Samurai Japan’s First Round games will take place at Tokyo Dome. The Quarterfinals and Championship Round are scheduled for loanDepot park in Miami. It lists First Round opponents as Chinese Taipei, Korea, Australia and the Czech Republic.
What is the format of the 2026 World Baseball Classic?
The release describes the tournament as an international competition involving 20 countries and regions. It identifies the First Round, Quarterfinals and Championship Round, with the latter consisting of Semifinals and Finals. Samurai Japan is seeking a second consecutive championship, according to the announcement.
What are warm-up games in baseball?
Warm-up games are exhibition games played before a main competition or season. They give teams a chance to prepare in game conditions, such as by practicing tactics and assessing players. Results generally do not determine standings in the competition that follows.
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (President: Satoshi Horikiri) will sponsor the Japan National Baseball Team "Samurai Japan" as a Team Sponsor at the 2026 World Baseball Classic™ to be held from Thursday, March 5 to Tuesday, March 17.
February 22, 2026 -- The 2026 World Baseball Classic™ is an international tournament featuring 20 countries and regions.
Samurai Japan will play in First Round at Tokyo Dome,Quarterfinals and Championship Round (Semifinals and Finals) in Miami, USA. During the tournament, the NX group brand symbol will be displayed on the sides of helmets worn by players and inside stadiums, helping to energize the event and support Samurai Japan as they compete against the world's top teams in pursuit of a second consecutive championship.
[Samurai Japan Game Schedule]
<<Send-off Games / Warm-up Games>>
Samurai Japan Series (Send-off Games)
- Sunday, February 22 and Monday, February 23 (holiday), 2026
- vs. Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks at Hinata Sun Marine Stadium Miyazaki
- Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28, 2026
- vs. Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya
Warm-up Games
- Monday, March 2, 2026
- vs. Orix Buffaloes at Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- vs. Hanshin Tigers at Kyocera Dome Osaka
<<WBC Main Tournament>>
First Round (Tokyo Dome)
- Friday, March 6, 2026: vs. Chinese Taipei
- Saturday, March 7, 2026: vs. Korea
- Sunday, March 8, 2026: vs. Australia
- Tuesday, March 10, 2026: vs. Czech Republic
Quarterfinals（Miami / loanDepot park）
- Sunday, March 15, 2026
Championship Round (Miami/ loanDepot park)
- Monday, March 16 or Tuesday, March 17, 2026: Semifinals
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026: Finals
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At a glance
- Company
- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC.
- Announcement
- Event
Key figures
- Countries and regions in tournament
- 20
- Championship sought
- a second consecutive championship
People
- Satoshi HorikiriPresident
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