[New Era] First-ever "NEW ERA® DAY" sponsored game to be held on Wednesday, May 20th, during ORIX Buffaloes official game

New Era, a global sports and lifestyle brand that serves as the official cap supplier for the professional baseball team "Orix Buffaloes," will hold a sponsored game called "NEW ERA® DAY" on Wednesday, May 20th, at Kyocera Dome Osaka during an Orix Buffaloes official game. This will be the first time such an event is held during an Orix Buffaloes official game.

On the day of the event, in addition to welcoming a special guest for the ceremonial first pitch, various activities for visitors are planned, such as the distribution of limited edition stickers and the display of a big cap balloon.

[NEW ERA® DAY Event Overview]

Match-up: Orix Buffaloes vs. Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 20th, scheduled for 18:00 playball

Venue: Kyocera Dome Osaka

<Activities>

(1) Ceremonial First Pitch

Mr. Teikatsu Hasegawa, a silver medalist in the men's snowboard slopestyle at the Milan Cortina Olympics, will make the ceremonial first pitch.

[Comment from Mr. Teikatsu Hasegawa]

I am deeply honored and grateful for this valuable opportunity. I will do my best to throw a ceremonial first pitch with all my heart.

[Profile of Mr. Teikatsu Hasegawa]

He started snowboarding in his childhood under the influence of his parents and gained attention by winning the open class at age 11. He was selected as an SAJ 강화 지정 선수 (SAJ reinforced designated athlete) after winning the Junior World Championships Big Air. He has achieved World Cup victories, World Championships Big Air triumphs, and X Games wins. He also successfully landed the world's first high-difficulty trick. He won a silver medal in the men's slopestyle at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

(2) Original Sticker Distribution

All spectators holding a game ticket will receive a limited edition sticker.

Distribution location: Each entrance gate

Distribution time: From gate opening until supplies last

*Please note that distribution will end once supplies run out.

(3) Purchaser Benefits

Heat Sealer Pressing image Number patches (gold)

At the "Bs SHOP" on the 2nd floor of Kyocera Dome Osaka, customers who purchase a New Era cap can choose their favorite number (up to 2 digits) and have it heat-pressed on either the left or right side of the cap's back panel on the spot. This is a special, day-limited specification using gold number patches, which are the team colors of the Orix Buffaloes.

Service Overview ・Location: Press Service Corner next to Bs SHOP ・Reception hours: 15:00 - 18:30 (Bs SHOP is scheduled to open at 13:00) ・Time required: Approximately 30 minutes

Terms of Use ・Customers who purchase a New Era cap at Bs SHOP by 18:30 on the day of the event ・Only caps are eligible (including KIDS / mesh caps are excluded) ・Pressing numbers can be 1 to 2 digits (3 digits are excluded) ・Pressing position is either the left or right side of the back panel

*Business hours may vary depending on the situation on the day of business. *Please note that the service will end once supplies run out.

Sticker Present Customers who purchase a New Era cap at the "Bs SHOP" on the 2nd floor of Kyocera Dome Osaka will receive a Bs SHOP limited design sticker featuring New Era and team logos, based on the Orix Buffaloes' team colors of navy and gold.

Distribution location: Bs SHOP Distribution time: 13:00 - 30 minutes after the end of the game

*Business hours may vary depending on the situation on the day of business. *Please note that distribution will end once supplies run out.

(4) Big Cap Balloon Exhibition

A big cap balloon modeled after the Orix Buffaloes' cap will be set up as a photo spot.

Installation date and time: Wednesday, May 20th, 13:00 - 20:00

Installation location: Kyocera Dome Osaka 3F Central Plaza

*Image is for illustration purposes only.

<<Contact Information>>

New Era Japan

www.neweracap.jp