April 25 (Sat) & 26 (Sun) 'Hanshin vs Hiroshima' Complete live broadcast starting 30 minutes before the game, earlier than anywhere else! Exclusive interview with Seiya Kinami, who is in great batting form, will also be aired
GAORA SPORTS will broadcast the Hanshin Tigers vs. Hiroshima game live starting 30 minutes prior to the first pitch on April 25th and 26th. The April 25th broadcast features an exclusive interview with infielder Seiya Kinami discussing his batting techniques.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: April 22, 2026 at 20:00
- 🔍 Collected: April 23, 2026 at 00:02 (4h 2m after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 23, 2026 at 10:55 (10h 53m after Collected)
GAORA SPORTS, which broadcasts the home games of the Hanshin Tigers, will deliver a complete live broadcast of the 'Hanshin vs. Hiroshima' games on Saturday, April 25, and the same match-up the following day, Sunday, April 26, starting 30 minutes before the game starts, earlier than anywhere else.
The Hanshin Tigers achieved the fastest league championship in NPB history last season. In manager Kyuji Fujikawa's second season, the team aims for consecutive league titles and to recapture the Japan Series championship under the slogan 'Neppa' (Fierce Heat). GAORA SPORTS will once again broadcast the Tigers' home games centered on live broadcasts under the title 'GAOTORA!' this season. The Hiroshima games on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, will be completely broadcast live starting 30 minutes before the game, earlier than anywhere else.
Player Seiya Kinami
Also, the exclusive interview segment 'GAOTORA Kiki-Tiger', which approaches the players' true faces, is a must-see. Before the game on Saturday, April 25, an exclusive interview (pre-recorded) with Seiya Kinami, now in his 8th professional year, will be broadcast. We asked him plenty about the reasons behind his good batting form and his particular preferences regarding the baseball equipment he uses.
Kinami has been batting well since the start of this season. Regarding the reason, Kinami says, 'What I have been preparing for is showing in the results.' Regarding the technical aspects of batting, he shared, 'It hasn't changed much, but I've been especially conscious of 'not using my hands', which I've been practicing since voluntary training, and I just try to relax my force. Since I have a habit of using my hands when batting, I imagine turning my body with the bat resting on my shoulder.' In order to 'not use his hands', he also shared his commitment to the so-called 'Kokeshi bat' (a bat with a large grip end) that he has been using since this season.
To the fans, Kinami strongly commented, 'I will do my best to be the starting point for the team's victories.'
About a month has passed since the opening, and you cannot take your eyes off the further heated battles of the Tigers who have made a good start! Please enjoy the enthusiasm delivered from the sacred ground, Koshien, through GAORA SPORTS' 'GAOTORA!'.
[Program Overview]
■ Program Name:
GAOTORA! Tigers Broadcast 2026
■ Broadcast Date/Time & Cast:
Hanshin vs Hiroshima
Saturday, April 25, 1:30 PM Live Broadcast
(Commentator: Yoshiro Oka, Play-by-play: Masayuki Nakai, Reporter: Daiki Yamamoto)
* 'GAOTORA Kiki-Tiger' scheduled to be broadcast, Hanshin Tigers official digital trading card service 'Tigers Collection' GAORA exclusive viewing card scheduled to be announced.
Sunday, April 26, 1:30 PM Live Broadcast
(Commentator: Osamu Hamanaka, Play-by-play: Yuichi Teranishi, Reporter: Takashi Kiriyama)
■ Program Homepage: https://www.gaora.co.jp/tigers/4281290
* The program contents are tentative and subject to change.
GAORA SPORTS can be viewed through 'SKY PerfecTV!', 'cable television nationwide including J:COM', 'Hikari TV', and 'au Hikari TV service'.
The Hanshin Tigers achieved the fastest league championship in NPB history last season. In manager Kyuji Fujikawa's second season, the team aims for consecutive league titles and to recapture the Japan Series championship under the slogan 'Neppa' (Fierce Heat). GAORA SPORTS will once again broadcast the Tigers' home games centered on live broadcasts under the title 'GAOTORA!' this season. The Hiroshima games on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, will be completely broadcast live starting 30 minutes before the game, earlier than anywhere else.
Player Seiya Kinami
Also, the exclusive interview segment 'GAOTORA Kiki-Tiger', which approaches the players' true faces, is a must-see. Before the game on Saturday, April 25, an exclusive interview (pre-recorded) with Seiya Kinami, now in his 8th professional year, will be broadcast. We asked him plenty about the reasons behind his good batting form and his particular preferences regarding the baseball equipment he uses.
Kinami has been batting well since the start of this season. Regarding the reason, Kinami says, 'What I have been preparing for is showing in the results.' Regarding the technical aspects of batting, he shared, 'It hasn't changed much, but I've been especially conscious of 'not using my hands', which I've been practicing since voluntary training, and I just try to relax my force. Since I have a habit of using my hands when batting, I imagine turning my body with the bat resting on my shoulder.' In order to 'not use his hands', he also shared his commitment to the so-called 'Kokeshi bat' (a bat with a large grip end) that he has been using since this season.
To the fans, Kinami strongly commented, 'I will do my best to be the starting point for the team's victories.'
About a month has passed since the opening, and you cannot take your eyes off the further heated battles of the Tigers who have made a good start! Please enjoy the enthusiasm delivered from the sacred ground, Koshien, through GAORA SPORTS' 'GAOTORA!'.
[Program Overview]
■ Program Name:
GAOTORA! Tigers Broadcast 2026
■ Broadcast Date/Time & Cast:
Hanshin vs Hiroshima
Saturday, April 25, 1:30 PM Live Broadcast
(Commentator: Yoshiro Oka, Play-by-play: Masayuki Nakai, Reporter: Daiki Yamamoto)
* 'GAOTORA Kiki-Tiger' scheduled to be broadcast, Hanshin Tigers official digital trading card service 'Tigers Collection' GAORA exclusive viewing card scheduled to be announced.
Sunday, April 26, 1:30 PM Live Broadcast
(Commentator: Osamu Hamanaka, Play-by-play: Yuichi Teranishi, Reporter: Takashi Kiriyama)
■ Program Homepage: https://www.gaora.co.jp/tigers/4281290
* The program contents are tentative and subject to change.
GAORA SPORTS can be viewed through 'SKY PerfecTV!', 'cable television nationwide including J:COM', 'Hikari TV', and 'au Hikari TV service'.