The Korea-Japan Dream Players Game 2026 will take place at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
The exhibition, which features legendary professional baseball players from both nations, will be held in South Korea for the first time.
The event, now in its third year, serves as a showcase for retired stars who previously faced each other in international tournaments such as the World Baseball Classic and the Olympic Games. While the previous two editions were hosted at ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO, Leeco Sports Agency has taken over as the primary organizer for the 2026 game to expand the reach of the cross-border baseball exchange.
“As a baseball person, it is a great honor to be involved as a manager from the first tournament to this third one,” said Kim In-sik, the Korea team manager. “Since this is the first time the tournament is being held in Korea, I want to approach it with a fresh mindset and show the fans good play to make it a memorable and fun event.”
The Japan team will be led by manager Toshihisa Nishi, who expressed his anticipation for the upcoming matchup. “It is a great joy for me to be involved in this tournament, which serves as a bridge for sports promotion between the two countries,” Nishi said.
The rosters feature a collection of historic talent from both professional leagues. The Japan side includes players such as Masanori Ishikawa, Takashi Toritani, and Shinya Tsuruoka, while the Korea team features prominent figures like Oh Seung-hwan, Park Kyung-wan, and Lee Dae-ho. Organizers said that the final lineups are subject to change as the event date approaches.
Tickets for the Seoul exhibition are scheduled to go on sale on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Sales for both domestic and international fans will be managed through the NOL World platform. The game is set to begin at 2:00 p.m. KST, with stadium doors scheduled to open two hours prior.
Leeco Sports Agency Organizes the Event at Gocheok Sky Dome
The event is a collaborative effort involving Leeco Sports Agency as the lead organizer, with support from Fighters Sports & Entertainment and AcroBats. The Gocheok Sky Dome, located in the Guro District of Seoul, serves as the home field for the KBO League’s Kiwoom Heroes and provides an indoor setting to ensure the game proceeds regardless of December weather conditions.
Fans interested in attending can find specific purchasing instructions on the official event website. Information regarding the full roster updates and additional promotional activities will be released through the same channel as the event approaches.
The match is scheduled for December 5, 2026.
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