Experience the Synchronized Cheering! How to Enjoy Chiba Lotte Marines' Home Stadium ZOZO Marine Stadium

　Located in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, ZOZO Marine Stadium is the home stadium of the Chiba Lotte Marines. It's about 40 minutes from Tokyo Station by train and bus, approximately 60 minutes from Haneda Airport and Narita Airport by airport shuttle bus. From the tourist destination Tokyo Disneyland, it takes about 35 minutes by train and bus. Located near Tokyo Bay, this stadium allows you to feel the sea breeze. Palm trees line the perimeter, creating a resort-like atmosphere.

Packed with Special Events!

　ZOZO Marine Stadium hosts many special events throughout the season. In 2025, events included "BLACK BLACK," which dyes the stands in the Marines' team color of black, and "KOREAN NIGHT," which incorporates Korean culture.

　Among these, "BLACK SUMMER WEEK," held for one month from mid-July to mid-August, is a featured event packed with exciting content. Limited merchandise and gourmet items appear in abundance, offering special experiences that can only be enjoyed during this period.

During the "BLACK SUMMER WEEK" event period, adorable items are available, such as mini pouches with the same design as the special uniforms worn by players, and balloons filled with sequins. These come in mystery bags, so which player's design you get is part of the fun.

　This is a gourmet item themed around "purple," one of this year's event key colors. It's the "Acai Frozen Drink" from 〈Katsuzou〉. This healthy drink generously uses the trendy superfood acai, topped with fruits and granola.

After "BLACK SUMMER WEEK" ends in late August, the "Marines Summer Festival" is held, where you can experience the atmosphere of a Japanese festival. Perfect for this event are paper lantern keychains. These feature Japanese-style designs with player photos and names printed on the lanterns.

　The special events held may vary each season. Information is announced regularly on the team's official website, so be sure to check it out.

The Merchandise Shop is Well-Stocked with Apparel Items

　Of course, you can fully enjoy ZOZO Marine Stadium even when special events aren't being held.

　The "Marines Store Museum Shop" located around the stadium's perimeter stocks classic game-watching merchandise like uniforms, towels, and caps, making shopping enjoyable. Additionally, the store features a spacious apparel corner.

　This sophisticated space, like an apparel shop, displays items perfect for everyday wear. With such diverse designs, you're sure to find a favorite piece.

From Exquisite Gourmet Food That Sold Over 10,000 Servings Two Years Running to Desserts That Come with "Souvenirs"

　There are also many gourmet options recommended as companions to baseball viewing.

Sold at 〈MARINE KITCHEN FIRST BASE SIDE〉, the Marines' ace left-handed pitcher Kazuya Kojima's collaboration menu "Kojima's Roast Beef Bowl" is an extremely popular dish that has sold over 10,000 servings for two consecutive years. High-quality beef round roast beef is served with flaked soy sauce.

　Also available at 〈MARINE KITCHEN FIRST BASE SIDE〉, pitcher Kojima's collaboration "Ojimaccha Frappe" features creamy matcha frappe with azuki beans, creating a Japanese sweets-like flavor.

〈Bistro 0〉's Hiromi Oka player collaboration menu "Oka's Cold Ginger Udon" features chewy textured noodles with a refreshing ginger flavor perfect for summer.

　Adorable-looking desserts are also recommended. The "Ma-kun Sundae" sold at 〈Marine Shokudo〉 and 〈M&K〉 comes in a cup decorated with an illustration of the Marines' team mascot Ma-kun, and the cup can be taken home as a souvenir. Usually it features vanilla soft-serve ice cream with strawberry or mango fruit sauce, topped with Lotte confections "Koala no March," "Pie no Mi," and "Ghana Milk." However, during this year's "BLACK SUMMER WEEK," grape-flavored sherbet was served, and limited-time flavors sometimes appear.

The Passionate Cheering is Spectacular!

　When it comes to the Marines, the fans' enthusiastic cheering is also a sight to behold. At ZOZO Marine Stadium, where the first base side is home, many fans pack into the right field stands. They encourage players with unified cheering, singing player fight songs while clapping and jumping. You'll be amazed by the intensity.

　During the Marines' "Lucky 7" before the bottom of the seventh inning, everyone sings the team song "WE LOVE MARINES." Chance-kun, the character from "Koala no March," appears on the back screen! Wave your "Chance-kun Plush Stick," sold at Marines Store locations, to show your support.

The Cheer Performers' Dances are Also Must-See

　Also, the performances by the Marines' official cheer performers "M☆Splash!!" are must-see. Before games, they showcase sharp dances at the "Ball Park Stage" around the stadium perimeter. Just before the first pitch on the field, they energize the stands with cool performances using large flags and camera work.

　When you come to ZOZO Marine Stadium, you can also meet the official team mascots Ma-kun (left), Reen-chan (center), and Zoo-chan (right). Ma-kun, Reen-chan, and Zoo-chan are seagulls who love baseball. They perform energetically with M☆Splash!! at the "Ball Park Stage" and on the field between innings.

The mascots sometimes take walks around the stadium perimeter! If you call out to them gently, they might take photos with you. Please enjoy interacting with them.

　Another charm of ZOZO Marine Stadium is being able to see the sky change its expression depending on the time of day - during sunny daytime, magic hour, and at night. Enjoy wonderful baseball viewing in this stadium full of openness!