Exciting All-Star Festivities Unveiled for July’s Nissan EV Home Run Derby and All-Star Games at Escon Field Hokkaido!

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Previous Day Event July 22 (Monday) Es Con Field HOKKAIDO

Nissan EV NO.1 Home Run Derby Pairing Announcement & Talk Show

Before the match, we will announce the pairings for the Nissan EV NO.1 Home Run Derby, and players Munetaka Murakami from the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and Nakama Arashi from the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, who received the highest votes in the fan voting from both the Central and Pacific Leagues, will share the charm and highlights of the MyNavi All-Star Game.

Time16:45 – 17:20
LocationEs Con Field HOKKAIDO “F NEOBANK GATE”
ParticipantsMunetaka Murakami (Tokyo Yakult), Nakama Arashi (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham)

Game 1 July 23 (Tuesday) Es Con Field HOKKAIDO Start Time 18:30

Outside Events
【Cheerleader Stage】
TimeFirst session: 12:30, Second session: 13:00
LocationEs Con Field HOKKAIDO Special Stage in front of Coca-Cola GATE
ParticipantsFighters Girls
AdmissionFree (entry may be restricted in case of a large crowd)
【Blue Carpet Show】

To commemorate the first All-Star event held at Es Con Field, we will host a carpet show titled “ES CON FIELD Blue Carpet Show”. Players from the 12 teams will appear alongside their team mascots.

TimeScheduled from 13:50 to 15:00
LocationEs Con Field HOKKAIDO in front of Coca-Cola GATE
ParticipantsPlayers from the 12 teams participating in the MyNavi All-Star Game 2024 and their mascots
AdmissionFree (entry may be restricted in case of a large crowd)
【Mascot Stage】
TimeStarting at 15:30
LocationEs Con Field HOKKAIDO Special Stage in front of Coca-Cola GATE
Participants12 team mascots
AdmissionFree (entry may be restricted in case of a large crowd)
【Special Stage in Front of Es Con Field HOKKAIDO Coca-Cola GATE】

【Notes Regarding the Event (Heat Stroke Prevention and Rainy Weather)】
  • Regarding Heat Stroke
    As the event will be held outdoors, please inform the nearest staff if you feel unwell. Please be cautious about heat strokes, etc. You may bring bottles, cans, and PET bottles into the Blue Carpet Show area, but bringing them into the stadium on the day of the event is prohibited. Thank you for your understanding.
  • In Case of Rain
    In case of heavy rain or strong winds, the event may suddenly be canceled. The use of umbrellas is prohibited in the Blue Carpet Show area. Even outside the area, using an umbrella during crowded times may also be discouraged. Please bring rain gear such as ponchos or raincoats in advance.
  • Overnight Behavior
    Please refrain from staying overnight or camping out at the nearest train station, in F Village, or in the surrounding areas.
    To ensure the safety of customers, all overnight activities are strictly prohibited.
  • Prohibited Activities
    Excessive shouting at players or any acts that disturb the players (grabbing, pulling, etc.)
    Cutting in line or jumping ahead will disturb other customers behind you and may cause trouble, so it is strictly prohibited.
    The schedule and content of the event may change.
    Items for securing space will be removed. Returns after removal will not be possible.
  • Prohibited Items to Bring into the Venue
    All food and beverages, including fireworks and hazardous materials
    Large luggage that may obstruct movement or viewing
    Banners, flags, musical instruments, etc. (excluding private cheering groups cooperating with the Professional Baseball Yakuza Exclusion Council)
    Pets (except for service animals for disabled persons and purchasers of “Uni-Charm Manners Wear Dog Suites”)
    Other items deemed to disrupt the progress of the game, various events, or venue management, or that may inconvenience other customers
【Kids Ballpark】
TimeBT Ball Experience 16:00 – 17:00 Pre-schoolers (ages 4-5) 20 spots available, reservation required
Ball Play Experience 17:00 – 20:00 Pre-schoolers (ages 4 and up) to elementary school students, no reservation required
LocationEs Con Field HOKKAIDO F PLAY FIELD supported by NIHON HOUSING
*Outside Ripobitan Gate
Pre-Match Events
【Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony】

The Japan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will hold the “2024 Hall of Fame Induction Notification Ceremony” on January 18, 2024, announcing the induction of three individuals into the Hall of Fame.
From the Competitor Award Committee and Player Award, Motonobu Tanishige, Hiroki Kuroda, and from the Special Award Committee, the late Tomoichi Tanimura have been newly inducted into the Hall of Fame.
We will conduct an award ceremony during the pre-match ceremony to honor the achievements of these three individuals.

For more details on the Hall of Fame induction announcement, click here

【National Anthem Performance & First Pitch Ceremony】

At the MyNavi All-Star Game 2024, held for the first time at Es Con Field HOKKAIDO, a memorable performance of the national anthem and the first pitch ceremony will be conducted by a young artist and ballet dancer with ties to Hokkaido.

【National Anthem Performance】

Exciting All-Star Festivities Unveiled for July’s Nissan EV Home Run Derby and All-Star Games at Escon Field Hokkaido!

Ayuni D
Born in Sapporo. A member of BiSH, which disbanded last June at Tokyo Dome, she is currently the lead vocalist and bass player for the band project PEDRO, while actively producing music.

【First Pitch Ceremony】

Yuna Yamada
From Hokkaido. This April, she won first place in the classical category of the Pre-Competitive division at the Youth America Grand Prix, an international competition for young ballet dancers held in New York.
Achieving good results in this prestigious international competition, which is often a gateway for professional ballet dancers, she plans to study abroad at the Princess Grace Academy of Ballet in Monaco starting in September.

Game 2 July 24 (Wednesday) Meiji Jingu Stadium Start Time 18:30

Pre-Match Events
【Catch Ball Classic】

Turning the fundamental aspect of baseball, catch ball, into a competition. Each team will compete to see how many times they can successfully make a catch at a distance of 7 meters.
Elementary school teams representing Tokyo will participate.
▼ Participating Teams (6 teams total)
Edogawa Angels (All-girls team) / Akiruno Fortuna (All-girls team) / Kodaira Friends / Koyama Dragons / Red Suns / Hatanodai Club

【First Pitch Ceremony】

Ruka Otsuka
A sixth-grade student. Belongs to the Tokyo Yakult Swallows Baseball Academy Minato School.

During the Match Events
【Fireworks Display】

After the 5th inning, a fireworks display will take place during the inning break. We are planning to launch 300 fireworks in one minute into the sky above Jingu, so please enjoy the show.

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