Konami Amplifies Support for NPB Junior Tournament with In-Game Campaigns and Streaming Coverage
Konami Digital Entertainment Co.,Ltd. is bolstering its commitment to the future of Japanese baseball, announcing a thorough campaign surrounding the “NPB Junior Tournament KONAMI CUP 2025,” set to begin on December 26th. The company will integrate promotions across its popular baseball gaming franchises – including Powerful Professional Baseball 2024-2025 and Professional Baseball Spirits 2024-2025 – and provide live streaming coverage of the tournament.
The NPB Junior Tournament, now in its 21st year as its inception in 2005, serves as a crucial proving ground for young talent. Sixteen teams, assembled from the 12 NPB organizations, farm league participants, and the japan Self-reliant league Baseball Association, will compete for the title of top junior team at venues including Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium and Yokohama Stadium from December 26th through December 29th.The tournament has a proven track record, having nurtured numerous players who have gone on to professional careers.
Konami’s support, wich began with the 16th tournament in 2020, extends beyond financial sponsorship. The company will continue to present the “Power Pro Award,” recognizing two standout individual performers, and the “Prospi Award,” honoring the team with the fastest pre-game pitch speed.”KONAMI is dedicated to fostering the growth of baseball at all levels,” a senior official stated.
To coincide with the tournament, Konami is launching several in-game events:
- Powerful Professional Baseball 2024-2025 & Professional Baseball Spirits 2024-2025: A special selection scout featuring players with prior NPB Junior Tournament experience will be held from December 23rd to December 26th. Players logging in during this period will receive one “S Rank junior Tournament Contract” as a gift, with additional players available through in-game purchases. Featured players include Hiroshi Toyota (Hanshin Tigers), Ryuhei Kuki (Yokohama DeNA Baystars), Wakabayashi Rakuto (Yomiuri Giants), kouya Ishikawa (chunichi Dragons), Lin Huangtai (Hiroshima Toyo Carp), Yuuki Ishihara (Tokyo Yakult Swallows), Yugo Maeda (Fukuoka Softbank Hawks), Ryota Isohata (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters), Tomoya Noguchi (Orix Buffaloes), Taisei Tsurusaki (Tohoku Rakuten Golden eagles), Sugiyama Haruki (Saitama Seibu Lions), and Raisho Ikeda (Chiba Lotte Marines).
- jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball (Power Pro App): From December 25th to January 1st, 2026, players connecting online will receive Power stone x3, Genius’s admission notice x3, Calorie bar x 3, and Store medal x 30,000.
Fans can also tune in to watch the tournament unfold live on the Japan Baseball Organization (NPB) official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@npb.official.
Konami’s continued investment in the NPB junior Tournament underscores its dedication to supporting the advancement of baseball talent and engaging fans through both real-world events and immersive gaming experiences.The company’s baseball content boasts notable numbers, with the Powerful Professional Baseball series exceeding 26.2 million units in cumulative sales (as of September 2025) and mobile games surpassing 53 million downloads (as of November 2025). The Professional Baseball Spirits series has seen over 66 million downloads (as of September 2025), and the recent launch of eBaseball™: MLB PRO SPIRIT expands Konami’s reach into the North American market.
The NPB Junior Tournament KONAMI CUP 2025 promises to be a showcase of rising stars and a celebration of Japan’s national pastime.
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