The home stadium of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, previously known as Fukuoka Dome, has been officially renamed to “Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka” as of April 25. This change marks the first time a professional baseball team’s home stadium in Japan will carry the names of two companies. The renaming was announced by the Mizuho Financial Group, PayPay, and SoftBank Group, reflecting their collaboration on cashless payment solutions. Despite the mid-season timing, the stakeholders agreed to the change to enhance the value of the partnership. Details on the contract duration and financial terms remain undisclosed. Takashi Shirakawa, a director at SoftBank Hawks, expressed commitment to swiftly integrate the new name to minimize confusion during the ongoing season. Source: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks / NHK
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