Special Day for Anime "The Catcher in the Ballpark!" on May 17th (Sat)! Limited Edition Card Giveaway and Original Design Beer for Sale

Outline of "The Catcher in the Ballpark! Special Day"

Date & Time: May 17, 2025 (Sat) Game starts at 14:00
Venue: ZOZO Marine Stadium (1 Mihama, Mihama Ward, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture)
Match: Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

■Visitor Giveaway
A limited edition card using the original illustration by Tatsuro Suga, the creator of "The Catcher in the Ballpark!", will be presented to the first 20,000 people.

Distribution Location
Distributed upon entering each entry gate.
*Applicable to those with a game ticket for the day.
*Excludes the L Gate.

Distribution Quantity
First 20,000 people
*Limit of one card per person.
*Ends upon stock depletion at each gate.

■Beer on Sale in "The Catcher in the Ballpark!" Original Design Cup!
A total of 5,000 cups are available featuring an original design from "The Catcher in the Ballpark!" and can be purchased from staff within the stadium.

*For sale only during the May 17, 2025 (Sat) game.
*There is no limit to how many cups can be purchased.
*Ends upon product depletion.
*No changes to beer pricing.

■ SNS-linked Campaign
An original illustration by Tatsuro Suga will be featured as a photo spot. By taking a picture at the spot and posting it on X, five participants will be selected through a drawing to receive a player-autographed poster of the same illustration. Details available on the official X of TV anime "The Catcher in the Ballpark!" (https://x.com/ballpark_PR).

How to Participate
Follow @ballpark_PR (https://x.com/ballpark_PR)
Take a photo at the designated photo spot in the stadium and post on X with hashtag #LotteBallpark

Photo Spot Location
Special booth near Section 203 inside the stadium
*Only those with a match ticket for the day.

Photo Spot Installation Time
From stadium opening until game start

Campaign Application Period
May 17, 2025 (Sat) 12:00 - May 17, 2025 (Sat) 23:59

■Recruiting "STARTING KIDS"
Recruiting "STARTING KIDS"
Participants are being recruited for "STARTING KIDS," which allows them to take positions on the field with players before the game starts.

Application Information

Application Period: April 17, 2025 (Thu) 12:00 - April 27, 2025 (Sun) 23:59
Announcement of Results: May 9, 2025 (Fri) planned *Only winners will be contacted.
Recruitment Number: Up to 16 participants
Target Age: Junior high school age and below *Must be able to participate alone without a guardian.

Apply Here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSes0VxKfYc8C--A8GXqe7y6VyYQtrdbmfWmJt5iU0GVMy9iFA/viewform?usp=dialog

*This event does not include an invitation to the game, so tickets must be purchased for entry.
*Guardians cannot accompany children onto the field.
*Autographs or other requests cannot be accommodated due to the timing before the game.
*Transfer or lending of participation rights (e.g., lending one's ID to others) is strictly prohibited.
*Events may be canceled or changed without notice due to weather or other reasons.
*Uniforms and other necessary attire for event participation must be prepared individually.
*Shoes that could damage artificial turf such as spikes or high heels, or easily removable shoes such as sandals, are not permitted.
*No food, drinks, or other items may be brought onto the field.
*Images of the event may be posted on the team’s official site and social media channels.
*Details of participation methods will only be announced to winners.
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