{"content_id":"21jcflk4wb","slug":"smbc-japan-series-2026-schedule-venues","locale":"en","schema_type":"Article","category":"news","category_name":"News","title":"2026 SMBC Japan Series Schedule by Stadium","summary":"The 2026 SMBC Japan Series is scheduled to open on October 24. This guide covers home stadium assignments for each game, travel days, start times based on the qualifying teams, and schedule changes if games are postponed by rain.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["The 2026 SMBC Japan Series is scheduled to open on October 24.","Games 1, 2, 6, and 7 will be played at the Central League qualifying team's home stadium.","Games 3 to 5 are assigned to the Pacific League qualifying team's home stadium.","The winner of each league's Climax Series will compete.","The series ends when one team wins four games, but postponements or ties may extend the schedule."],"content_markdown":"The SMBC Japan Series 2026 is scheduled to **begin on October 24**. The first game will be played at the Central League representative’s home ballpark. Game 7 is scheduled for November 1 (Japan). The winners of the two leagues’ Climax Series will face each other.\n\nThe schedule and figures in this article are based on NPB’s announcement of October 9, 2026.\n\n## Key tournament information\n\nThe SMBC Japan Series determines the champion of Japanese professional baseball. It is organized by NPB, the Nippon Professional Baseball Organization. Its official name is SMBC Japan Series 2026 (SMBC日本シリーズ2026).\n\n| Item | Announced details for 2026 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Participating teams | Winners of the Central League and Pacific League Climax Series |\n| Scheduled opening date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |\n| Scheduled date of Game 7 | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |\n| Standard ballpark allocation | Central League for 2 games, Pacific League for 3 games, Central League for 2 games |\n| Travel days | October 26 and October 30, 2026 |\n| When the series ends | When one team reaches 4 wins |\n| Actual ballparks | Determined by which teams advance from each league |\n\nNPB’s tournament guidelines state when the series ends as follows.\n\n\u003e 一方のチームが4勝した時点で日本シリーズは終了。\n\u003e\n\u003e NPB, SMBC Japan Series 2026 tournament guidelines\n\nThis means the series ends when one team reaches 4 wins. Not every game on the schedule will necessarily be played. The original wording is available in the [NPB tournament guidelines](https://npb.jp/nippons/2026/information.html).\n\n## Game-by-game schedule and travel days\n\nGames 1 and 2 and Games 6 and 7 are scheduled for weekends. Games 3 through 5 run from Tuesday through Thursday. All dates below are for 2026 in Japan.\n\n| Item | Scheduled date | Day | Ballpark allocation |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Game 1 | October 24 | Saturday | Central League representative’s home ballpark |\n| Game 2 | October 25 | Sunday | Central League representative’s home ballpark |\n| Travel day | October 26 | Monday | No game |\n| Game 3 | October 27 | Tuesday | Pacific League representative’s home ballpark |\n| Game 4 | October 28 | Wednesday | Pacific League representative’s home ballpark |\n| Game 5 | October 29 | Thursday | Pacific League representative’s home ballpark |\n| Travel day | October 30 | Friday | No game |\n| Game 6 | October 31 | Saturday | Central League representative’s home ballpark |\n| Game 7 | November 1 | Sunday | Central League representative’s home ballpark |\n\nThis is the standard schedule if there are no postponements. Games from Game 5 onward may not be played if a champion has already been decided. The game-by-game allocation also appears on the [NPB 2026 event schedule](https://npb.jp/event/2026/).\n\n## The difference between the Climax Series and the Japan Series\n\nThe Climax Series determines each league’s Japan Series representative. The Japan Series is the stage where those two representatives face each other. Winning the regular season alone does not secure a Japan Series berth.\n\n| Stage | Role | Scheduled start date in 2026 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Climax Series First Stage | The regular-season second- and third-place teams face each other | October 10 |\n| Climax Series Final Stage | The regular-season first-place team faces the First Stage winner | October 14 |\n| Japan Series | The winners of the two leagues’ Climax Series face each other | October 24 |\n\nThe October 9 announcement described qualification in these terms. Team-specific ticket announcements are conditional on those teams advancing. A sales announcement alone does not mean a team has qualified.\n\n## Ballparks and start times by qualifying team\n\nBallparks and start times depend on which teams advance. The following are the conditional plans included in the October 9 announcement. All times are local time in Japan.\n\n| If this team advances | Ballpark | Games | Scheduled start time |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Hanshin (阪神) | Hanshin Koshien Stadium (阪神甲子園球場) | Games 1, 2, 6, and 7 | All at 18:30 |\n| Yomiuri (読売) | Tokyo Dome (東京ドーム) | Games 1, 2, 6, and 7 | All at 18:00 |\n| Yokohama DeNA (横浜DeNA) | Yokohama Stadium (横浜スタジアム) | Games 1, 2, 6, and 7 | Games 1 and 6 at 18:30; Games 2 and 7 at 18:00 |\n| Fukuoka SoftBank (福岡ソフトバンク) | Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka (みずほPayPayドーム福岡) | Games 3, 4, and 5 | All at 18:00 |\n| Saitama Seibu (埼玉西武) | Belluna Dome (ベルーナドーム) | Games 3, 4, and 5 | Games 3 and 5 at 18:00; Game 4 at 18:30 |\n| Hokkaido Nippon-Ham (北海道日本ハム) | Es Con Field HOKKAIDO (エスコンフィールドHOKKAIDO) | Games 3, 4, and 5 | All at 18:00 |\n\nThe schedule does not use all six ballparks. Games will be played at the home ballparks of the teams that advance from each league. Start times may also change if games are postponed.\n\n## What to watch\n\nThe move between home ballparks is one factor to watch in the 2026 series. Under the standard schedule, the Central League team hosts the opening and closing portions. The Pacific League team hosts the middle portion.\n\n- The Central League has 4 scheduled home games, and the Pacific League has 3.\n- The designated hitter rule applies to games at the Pacific League representative’s home ballpark.\n- A designated hitter is a player who bats in place of the pitcher.\n- Starting pitchers will be announced in advance for every game.\n\nIf a champion is decided early, the final set of home games will not be played. If one team wins the first four games, the series ends with Game 4. In that case, scheduled Games 5 through 7 will not be played.\n\n## How rain postponements change the schedule\n\nIf a game is canceled because of rain or another reason, it is generally postponed and played at the same ballpark. Travel days are then adjusted according to which game was canceled. There are exceptions for pairings of regions where same-day travel is difficult.\n\n| Canceled game | Standard handling | Travel-day adjustment |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Game 1 or Game 2 | Postponed and played at the same ballpark | Keep a travel day before Game 3 and remove the travel day between Games 5 and 6 |\n| Game 3 or later | Postponed and played at the same ballpark | Remove the travel day between Games 5 and 6 |\n| Pairing of regions where same-day travel is difficult | Apply the exception in the tournament guidelines | Keep travel days between Games 2 and 3 and between Games 5 and 6 |\n\nCheck the NPB tournament page again for the schedule after a postponement. (Verified details: The announced 2026 schedule has Game 1 on October 24 (Japan), Game 2 on October 25, Game 3 on October 27, Game 4 on October 28, Game 5 on October 29, Game 6 on October 31, and Game 7 on November 1. · Source: npb.jp · Checked 2026-10-09) Simply adding a day to the original dates may give the wrong result. Check the following:\n\n1. Identify which game was canceled.\n2. Check its new date and ballpark.\n3. Check whether a travel day remains before the next game.\n4. Check for changes to the start time and gate-opening time.\n\n## Could games be played after November 1?\n\nNovember 1 is the scheduled date of Game 7 under the standard schedule. The series could continue longer if games are postponed because of rain or end in a tie. It should not be treated as a confirmed final end date.\n\n| Situation | Handling under the tournament guidelines |\n| --- | --- |\n| A game through Game 7 is tied after 12 innings | The game ends in a tie |\n| Ties leave the champion undecided after Game 7 | Game 8 is played the next day at the same ballpark |\n| Game 9 is also needed | It is played at the opposing team’s ballpark after one travel day |\n| Extra innings from Game 8 onward | No limit on extra innings |\n\n## How to check tickets and broadcasts\n\nTickets for attending games are available through the official sellers listed by NPB. Advance lotteries and general sales have different application procedures. The sales schedule below uses 2026 local time in Japan.\n\n| Method | Officially announced schedule | What to check |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Lawson Ticket (ローソンチケット) advance lottery | October 13, 10:00~October 15, 23:00 | Eligibility and lottery conditions |\n| Advance lottery | October 14, 10:00~October 17, 18:00 | Seats offered by each seller |\n| General sale | From October 22, 12:00 | Seats actually on sale and remaining quantities |\n| TV and online broadcasts | Cannot be confirmed from the announcements checked for this article alone | Game-by-game schedules from the qualifying teams and broadcasters |\n\nTicket prices are listed in NPB’s ballpark-specific sales-guidelines PDFs. (Verified details: Announced 2026 Japan Series prices at Yokohama Stadium are 1,000~23,000 yen per person, including tax. The 1,000-yen HamaSta admission ticket does not allow entry to the stands. The third-base dugout top seat at Belluna Dome is 22,000 yen (tax). · Source: npb.jp · Checked 2026-10-09) It is difficult to compare prices using a single figure without specifying the ballpark and seat type. The list of official sellers is on the [NPB ticket information page](https://npb.jp/nippons/2026/ticket.html).\n\nBroadcast service names and fees should not be presented as settled when they have not been confirmed. An announcement about broadcasts within Japan also does not establish whether viewers in Korea can watch. The service’s official guidance determines where it is available.\n\n## Dates and game numbers to save in your calendar\n\nIt is more accurate to record both the date and game number in your calendar. A ticket for a postponed game remains valid for that game number rather than its original date. This rule is stated in announcements from Seibu and Yokohama DeNA.\n\n| Item to save | Example | Why it matters |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Game number | Japan Series Game 3 | Identifies the game to track even if its date changes |\n| Scheduled date | October 27, 2026 | Must be updated after a postponement |\n| Venue condition | Pacific League representative’s home ballpark | Prevents mistaking a conditional venue for a confirmed ballpark before the qualifying team is decided |\n| Game status | Scheduled, postponed, or not played because a champion was decided | Distinguishes whether the game can be attended and how tickets are handled |\n\nTicket handling differs between a postponement and a game not played because a champion has been decided. Yokohama DeNA’s announcement says refunds are not given for a date change caused by a postponement. Refunds for games not played because a champion has been decided follow separate guidance. The relevant conditions appear in the [Yokohama DeNA ticket announcement](https://www.baystars.co.jp/news/2026/10/1009_02.php).\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\n### Does the Japan Series start on October 10?\n\nThe Japan Series is scheduled to begin on October 24, 2026. October 10 (Japan) is the start date of the Climax Series First Stage. The two competitions serve different purposes: one determines the qualifying teams, and the other decides the final champion.\n\n### Does this mean Seibu or Yokohama DeNA has qualified?\n\nA team’s ticket sales announcement does not mean it has qualified. It applies if that team reaches the Japan Series. The final matchup is determined by the results of each league’s Climax Series.\n\n### Are start times the same for games at the same ballpark?\n\nStart times can vary by game. Games 1 and 6 at Yokohama Stadium are scheduled for 18:30. Games 2 and 7 are listed for 18:00.\n\n### If I buy a Game 7 ticket, am I guaranteed to see a game?\n\nGame 7 will not be played if a champion is decided in an earlier game. The series ends when one team reaches 4 wins. Check the seller’s guidance for refund terms if a game is not played. (Verified details: For 2026 Japan Series games at Yokohama Stadium and Belluna Dome not played because a champion has been decided, the ticket refund period is November 2~November 22. For Lawson Ticket electronic tickets, it is November 6~November 20. · Source: npb.jp · Checked 2026-10-09)","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe SMBC Japan Series 2026 is scheduled to \u003cstrong\u003ebegin on October 24\u003c/strong\u003e. The first game will be played at the Central League representative’s home ballpark. Game 7 is scheduled for November 1 (Japan). The winners of the two leagues’ Climax Series will face each other.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe schedule and figures in this article are based on NPB’s announcement of October 9, 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#key-tournament-information\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"key-tournament-information\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eKey tournament information\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SMBC Japan Series determines the champion of Japanese professional baseball. It is organized by NPB, the Nippon Professional Baseball Organization. Its official name is SMBC Japan Series 2026 (SMBC日本シリーズ2026).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnnounced details for 2026\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eParticipating teams\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Announced details for 2026\"\u003eWinners of the Central League and Pacific League Climax Series\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eScheduled opening date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Announced details for 2026\"\u003eSaturday, October 24, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eScheduled date of Game 7\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Announced details for 2026\"\u003eSunday, November 1, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eStandard ballpark allocation\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Announced details for 2026\"\u003eCentral League for 2 games, Pacific League for 3 games, Central League for 2 games\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eTravel days\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Announced details for 2026\"\u003eOctober 26 and October 30, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eWhen the series ends\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Announced details for 2026\"\u003eWhen one team reaches 4 wins\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eActual ballparks\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Announced details for 2026\"\u003eDetermined by which teams advance from each league\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNPB’s tournament guidelines state when the series ends as follows.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e一方のチームが4勝した時点で日本シリーズは終了。\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNPB, SMBC Japan Series 2026 tournament guidelines\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means the series ends when one team reaches 4 wins. Not every game on the schedule will necessarily be played. The original wording is available in the \u003ca href=\"https://npb.jp/nippons/2026/information.html\"\u003eNPB tournament guidelines\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#game-by-game-schedule-and-travel-days\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"game-by-game-schedule-and-travel-days\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eGame-by-game schedule and travel days\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGames 1 and 2 and Games 6 and 7 are scheduled for weekends. Games 3 through 5 run from Tuesday through Thursday. All dates below are for 2026 in Japan.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScheduled date\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDay\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBallpark allocation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eGame 1\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled date\"\u003eOctober 24\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Day\"\u003eSaturday\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ballpark allocation\"\u003eCentral League representative’s home ballpark\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eGame 2\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled date\"\u003eOctober 25\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Day\"\u003eSunday\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ballpark allocation\"\u003eCentral League representative’s home ballpark\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eTravel day\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled date\"\u003eOctober 26\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Day\"\u003eMonday\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ballpark allocation\"\u003eNo game\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eGame 3\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled date\"\u003eOctober 27\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Day\"\u003eTuesday\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ballpark allocation\"\u003ePacific League representative’s home ballpark\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eGame 4\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled date\"\u003eOctober 28\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Day\"\u003eWednesday\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ballpark allocation\"\u003ePacific League representative’s home ballpark\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eGame 5\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled date\"\u003eOctober 29\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Day\"\u003eThursday\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ballpark allocation\"\u003ePacific League representative’s home ballpark\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eTravel day\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled date\"\u003eOctober 30\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Day\"\u003eFriday\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ballpark allocation\"\u003eNo game\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eGame 6\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled date\"\u003eOctober 31\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Day\"\u003eSaturday\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ballpark allocation\"\u003eCentral League representative’s home ballpark\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eGame 7\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled date\"\u003eNovember 1\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Day\"\u003eSunday\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ballpark allocation\"\u003eCentral League representative’s home ballpark\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the standard schedule if there are no postponements. Games from Game 5 onward may not be played if a champion has already been decided. The game-by-game allocation also appears on the \u003ca href=\"https://npb.jp/event/2026/\"\u003eNPB 2026 event schedule\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#the-difference-between-the-climax-series-and-the-japan-series\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"the-difference-between-the-climax-series-and-the-japan-series\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eThe difference between the Climax Series and the Japan Series\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Climax Series determines each league’s Japan Series representative. The Japan Series is the stage where those two representatives face each other. Winning the regular season alone does not secure a Japan Series berth.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRole\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScheduled start date in 2026\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Stage\"\u003eClimax Series First Stage\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Role\"\u003eThe regular-season second- and third-place teams face each other\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled start date in 2026\"\u003eOctober 10\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Stage\"\u003eClimax Series Final Stage\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Role\"\u003eThe regular-season first-place team faces the First Stage winner\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled start date in 2026\"\u003eOctober 14\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Stage\"\u003eJapan Series\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Role\"\u003eThe winners of the two leagues’ Climax Series face each other\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled start date in 2026\"\u003eOctober 24\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe October 9 announcement described qualification in these terms. Team-specific ticket announcements are conditional on those teams advancing. A sales announcement alone does not mean a team has qualified.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#ballparks-and-start-times-by-qualifying-team\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"ballparks-and-start-times-by-qualifying-team\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eBallparks and start times by qualifying team\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBallparks and start times depend on which teams advance. The following are the conditional plans included in the October 9 announcement. All times are local time in Japan.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIf this team advances\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBallpark\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGames\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScheduled start time\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"If this team advances\"\u003eHanshin (阪神)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ballpark\"\u003eHanshin Koshien Stadium (阪神甲子園球場)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Games\"\u003eGames 1, 2, 6, and 7\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled start time\"\u003eAll at 18:30\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"If this team advances\"\u003eYomiuri (読売)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ballpark\"\u003eTokyo Dome (東京ドーム)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Games\"\u003eGames 1, 2, 6, and 7\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled start time\"\u003eAll at 18:00\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"If this team advances\"\u003eYokohama DeNA (横浜DeNA)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ballpark\"\u003eYokohama Stadium (横浜スタジアム)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Games\"\u003eGames 1, 2, 6, and 7\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled start time\"\u003eGames 1 and 6 at 18:30; Games 2 and 7 at 18:00\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"If this team advances\"\u003eFukuoka SoftBank (福岡ソフトバンク)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ballpark\"\u003eMizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka (みずほPayPayドーム福岡)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Games\"\u003eGames 3, 4, and 5\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled start time\"\u003eAll at 18:00\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"If this team advances\"\u003eSaitama Seibu (埼玉西武)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ballpark\"\u003eBelluna Dome (ベルーナドーム)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Games\"\u003eGames 3, 4, and 5\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled start time\"\u003eGames 3 and 5 at 18:00; Game 4 at 18:30\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"If this team advances\"\u003eHokkaido Nippon-Ham (北海道日本ハム)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Ballpark\"\u003eEs Con Field HOKKAIDO (エスコンフィールドHOKKAIDO)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Games\"\u003eGames 3, 4, and 5\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Scheduled start time\"\u003eAll at 18:00\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe schedule does not use all six ballparks. Games will be played at the home ballparks of the teams that advance from each league. Start times may also change if games are postponed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-to-watch\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-to-watch\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat to watch\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe move between home ballparks is one factor to watch in the 2026 series. Under the standard schedule, the Central League team hosts the opening and closing portions. The Pacific League team hosts the middle portion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Central League has 4 scheduled home games, and the Pacific League has 3.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe designated hitter rule applies to games at the Pacific League representative’s home ballpark.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA designated hitter is a player who bats in place of the pitcher.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarting pitchers will be announced in advance for every game.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a champion is decided early, the final set of home games will not be played. If one team wins the first four games, the series ends with Game 4. In that case, scheduled Games 5 through 7 will not be played.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-rain-postponements-change-the-schedule\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-rain-postponements-change-the-schedule\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow rain postponements change the schedule\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a game is canceled because of rain or another reason, it is generally postponed and played at the same ballpark. Travel days are then adjusted according to which game was canceled. There are exceptions for pairings of regions where same-day travel is difficult.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCanceled game\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard handling\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTravel-day adjustment\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Canceled game\"\u003eGame 1 or Game 2\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Standard handling\"\u003ePostponed and played at the same ballpark\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Travel-day adjustment\"\u003eKeep a travel day before Game 3 and remove the travel day between Games 5 and 6\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Canceled game\"\u003eGame 3 or later\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Standard handling\"\u003ePostponed and played at the same ballpark\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Travel-day adjustment\"\u003eRemove the travel day between Games 5 and 6\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Canceled game\"\u003ePairing of regions where same-day travel is difficult\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Standard handling\"\u003eApply the exception in the tournament guidelines\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Travel-day adjustment\"\u003eKeep travel days between Games 2 and 3 and between Games 5 and 6\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the NPB tournament page again for the schedule after a postponement. (Verified details: The announced 2026 schedule has Game 1 on October 24 (Japan), Game 2 on October 25, Game 3 on October 27, Game 4 on October 28, Game 5 on October 29, Game 6 on October 31, and Game 7 on November 1. · Source: npb.jp · Checked 2026-10-09) Simply adding a day to the original dates may give the wrong result. Check the following:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify which game was canceled.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck its new date and ballpark.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck whether a travel day remains before the next game.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for changes to the start time and gate-opening time.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#could-games-be-played-after-november-1\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"could-games-be-played-after-november-1\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCould games be played after November 1?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovember 1 is the scheduled date of Game 7 under the standard schedule. The series could continue longer if games are postponed because of rain or end in a tie. It should not be treated as a confirmed final end date.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSituation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandling under the tournament guidelines\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eA game through Game 7 is tied after 12 innings\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Handling under the tournament guidelines\"\u003eThe game ends in a tie\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eTies leave the champion undecided after Game 7\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Handling under the tournament guidelines\"\u003eGame 8 is played the next day at the same ballpark\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eGame 9 is also needed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Handling under the tournament guidelines\"\u003eIt is played at the opposing team’s ballpark after one travel day\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eExtra innings from Game 8 onward\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Handling under the tournament guidelines\"\u003eNo limit on extra innings\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-check-tickets-and-broadcasts\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-check-tickets-and-broadcasts\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to check tickets and broadcasts\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTickets for attending games are available through the official sellers listed by NPB. Advance lotteries and general sales have different application procedures. The sales schedule below uses 2026 local time in Japan.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMethod\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOfficially announced schedule\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Method\"\u003eLawson Ticket (ローソンチケット) advance lottery\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Officially announced schedule\"\u003eOctober 13, 10:00~October 15, 23:00\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eEligibility and lottery conditions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Method\"\u003eAdvance lottery\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Officially announced schedule\"\u003eOctober 14, 10:00~October 17, 18:00\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eSeats offered by each seller\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Method\"\u003eGeneral sale\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Officially announced schedule\"\u003eFrom October 22, 12:00\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eSeats actually on sale and remaining quantities\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Method\"\u003eTV and online broadcasts\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Officially announced schedule\"\u003eCannot be confirmed from the announcements checked for this article alone\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to check\"\u003eGame-by-game schedules from the qualifying teams and broadcasters\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTicket prices are listed in NPB’s ballpark-specific sales-guidelines PDFs. (Verified details: Announced 2026 Japan Series prices at Yokohama Stadium are 1,000~23,000 yen per person, including tax. The 1,000-yen HamaSta admission ticket does not allow entry to the stands. The third-base dugout top seat at Belluna Dome is 22,000 yen (tax). · Source: npb.jp · Checked 2026-10-09) It is difficult to compare prices using a single figure without specifying the ballpark and seat type. The list of official sellers is on the \u003ca href=\"https://npb.jp/nippons/2026/ticket.html\"\u003eNPB ticket information page\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroadcast service names and fees should not be presented as settled when they have not been confirmed. An announcement about broadcasts within Japan also does not establish whether viewers in Korea can watch. The service’s official guidance determines where it is available.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#dates-and-game-numbers-to-save-in-your-calendar\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"dates-and-game-numbers-to-save-in-your-calendar\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDates and game numbers to save in your calendar\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is more accurate to record both the date and game number in your calendar. A ticket for a postponed game remains valid for that game number rather than its original date. This rule is stated in announcements from Seibu and Yokohama DeNA.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem to save\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExample\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy it matters\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to save\"\u003eGame number\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Example\"\u003eJapan Series Game 3\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Why it matters\"\u003eIdentifies the game to track even if its date changes\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to save\"\u003eScheduled date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Example\"\u003eOctober 27, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Why it matters\"\u003eMust be updated after a postponement\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to save\"\u003eVenue condition\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Example\"\u003ePacific League representative’s home ballpark\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Why it matters\"\u003ePrevents mistaking a conditional venue for a confirmed ballpark before the qualifying team is decided\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item to save\"\u003eGame status\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Example\"\u003eScheduled, postponed, or not played because a champion was decided\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Why it matters\"\u003eDistinguishes whether the game can be attended and how tickets are handled\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTicket handling differs between a postponement and a game not played because a champion has been decided. Yokohama DeNA’s announcement says refunds are not given for a date change caused by a postponement. Refunds for games not played because a champion has been decided follow separate guidance. The relevant conditions appear in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.baystars.co.jp/news/2026/10/1009_02.php\"\u003eYokohama DeNA ticket announcement\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#does-the-japan-series-start-on-october-10\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"does-the-japan-series-start-on-october-10\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDoes the Japan Series start on October 10?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japan Series is scheduled to begin on October 24, 2026. October 10 (Japan) is the start date of the Climax Series First Stage. The two competitions serve different purposes: one determines the qualifying teams, and the other decides the final champion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#does-this-mean-seibu-or-yokohama-dena-has-qualified\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"does-this-mean-seibu-or-yokohama-dena-has-qualified\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDoes this mean Seibu or Yokohama DeNA has qualified?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA team’s ticket sales announcement does not mean it has qualified. It applies if that team reaches the Japan Series. The final matchup is determined by the results of each league’s Climax Series.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#are-start-times-the-same-for-games-at-the-same-ballpark\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"are-start-times-the-same-for-games-at-the-same-ballpark\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eAre start times the same for games at the same ballpark?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart times can vary by game. Games 1 and 6 at Yokohama Stadium are scheduled for 18:30. Games 2 and 7 are listed for 18:00.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#if-i-buy-a-game-7-ticket-am-i-guaranteed-to-see-a-game\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"if-i-buy-a-game-7-ticket-am-i-guaranteed-to-see-a-game\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eIf I buy a Game 7 ticket, am I guaranteed to see a game?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGame 7 will not be played if a champion is decided in an earlier game. The series ends when one team reaches 4 wins. Check the seller’s guidance for refund terms if a game is not played. (Verified details: For 2026 Japan Series games at Yokohama Stadium and Belluna Dome not played because a champion has been decided, the ticket refund period is November 2~November 22. For Lawson Ticket electronic tickets, it is November 6~November 20. · Source: npb.jp · Checked 2026-10-09)\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Sports broadcasting","Ticket Booking","Japan Series"],"faqs":[{"question":"When does the SMBC Japan Series 2026 start?","answer":"It is scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The first game will be held at the Central League representative's home stadium."},{"question":"When are the travel days for the Japan Series 2026?","answer":"The travel days in the original schedule are October 26 and October 30, 2026. They may change if games are postponed due to rain."},{"question":"How are home games divided between the Central League and the Pacific League?","answer":"The Central League representative hosts Games 1, 2, 6, and 7. The Pacific League representative hosts Games 3 through 5."},{"question":"Does the regular-season champion go straight to the Japan Series?","answer":"The participating teams are the Climax Series winners from each league. Winning the regular season alone does not determine who participates."},{"question":"Are all seven Japan Series games always played?","answer":"If one team wins four games first, the remaining games are not played. If a draw leaves the champion undecided after Game 7, additional games are played."},{"question":"Is November 1, 2026, the confirmed end date?","answer":"November 1 is the scheduled date for Game 7 in the original schedule. Postponements or additional games could extend the series beyond that date."},{"question":"What time do games at Belluna Dome start?","answer":"If Seibu advances, the games on October 27 and 29, 2026, are scheduled for 18:00. The October 28 game is listed for 18:30. All times are local time in Japan."},{"question":"Which games will be played at Yokohama Stadium?","answer":"If Yokohama DeNA advances, it will host Games 1, 2, 6, and 7. Games 1 and 6 are scheduled for 18:30, and Games 2 and 7 for 18:00."},{"question":"When do general ticket sales for the Japan Series begin?","answer":"NPB announced that general sales begin at 12:00 on October 22, 2026, local time in Japan."},{"question":"Do tickets become invalid if a game is postponed due to rain?","answer":"Notices from Seibu and Yokohama DeNA say tickets remain valid and carry over to the corresponding game. Do not assume that a date change alone qualifies for a refund."},{"question":"Have the broadcast platforms available in Korea been confirmed?","answer":"The official announcements checked for this article are not enough to confirm that. 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