Modified on February 29, 2020
Novel coronavirus fear impacts exhibition matches
NPB announced after an emergency meeting that exhibition games from Feb 29 will not allow spectators.
It's following the Abe government's call to to cancel, postpone or scale down in size of big events.
This means 72 games will be held without spectators until March 15.
This is an unprecedented measure taken in Japanese pro basball.
| CENTRAL LEAGUE | |
|---|---|
| Yomiuri Giants | Miyazaki-city, Miyazaki (Feb.1-13) Naha, Okinawa (Feb.15 - 25) |
| Tokyo Yakult Swallows | Urazoe, Okinawa (Feb.1-25) |
| Hanshin Tigers | Ginoza, Okinawa (Feb.1-26) ) |
| Hiroshima Toyo Carp | Nichinan, Miyazaki (Feb.1-11) Okinawa (Feb.13-26) |
| Chunichi Dragons | Chatan, Okinawa (Feb.1-26) |
| Yokohama DeNA | Ginowan-city, Okinawa (Feb.1- 26) |
| PACIFIC LEAGUE | |
|---|---|
| Fukuoka Softbank Hawks | Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki (Feb.1-27) |
| Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters | Nago, Okinawa (Feb.1-25) |
| Chiba Lotte Marines | Ishigaki, Okinawa(Feb.1-13) |
| Saitama Seibu Lions | Nichinan, Miyazaki (Feb.1-19) |
| Orix Buffaloes | Miyazaki (Feb.1-27) |
| Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles | Kume Island, Okinawa (Feb.1-9) Kin (Feb.11-20) |
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