Announcement of the Selection for the OISIX Niigata Albirex BC Junior Team for the NPB Junior Tournament KONAMI CUP 2026

OISIX Niigata Albirex Baseball Club has decided to form the 'OISIX Niigata Albirex BC Junior Team' and participate in the 'NPB Junior Tournament KONAMI CUP 2026' scheduled to be held this winter.

The tournament is organized by the Japan Baseball Organization (NPB) and the 12 professional baseball teams with the aim of making the goal of 'dreaming of becoming a professional baseball player' more accessible to children, and this year marks the 22nd anniversary since its inception in 2005.

OISIX Niigata Albirex BC will hold a selection process for the formation of the OISIX Niigata Albirex BC Junior Team to participate in the 'NPB Junior Tournament KONAMI CUP 2026'.

For more information on the 'NPB Junior Tournament', please visit: https://npb.jp/junior/2026/

Tournament Overview

Official Title

NPB Junior Tournament KONAMI CUP 2026

Organizer

Japan Baseball Organization

NPB 12 Teams

Special Sponsor

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.

Cooperation

Nagase Kenco Co., Ltd.

Operational Cooperation

Japan Amateur Baseball Association

Schedule

December 26 (Sat) to 29 (Tue), 2026

Venue

Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium (all days) * No reserve day

Giants Town Stadium (December 26 to 28 * Reserve day 29)

Participating Teams (16 Teams)