Overview
- The league set Opening Day for March 27 with SoftBank vs Nippon-Ham at Mizuho PayPay Dome, Orix vs Rakuten at Kyocera Dome Osaka, and Lotte vs Seibu at Zozo Marine Stadium.
- The publication is a detailed update that adds first pitch times to the previously announced match listings.
- The announcement applies to the entire 2026 season and was issued on January 15.
- Regional outlets including Nishi-Nippon Shimbun and Hokkaido Shimbun reported the release on the same day.
- Some articles covering the announcement are available only to paid subscribers.