The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters are pleased to announce that the ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO, to be opened in March 2023 in Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido, has been selected as one of the model venues for "stadiums and arenas as interaction hub for diverse generations" by the Japan Sports Agency (JSA) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

FSE has decided to enter into a strategic partnership on children's play and sports with Bornelund Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Hiroko Nakanishi, hereinafter "Bornellund"), which provides "play tools and environment" with the aim of contributing to the healthy growth of children through "play". Bornelund and FSE jointly aim to create a community where children can grow up healthily through "play", recognize diverse values by utilizing sports, and deepen exchanges with local people through the following initiatives.

The F Village was highly evaluated for its project nature of full cooperation between the public and private sectors.

The Fighters will continue to promote the "F Village" project with the core of "ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO" in cooperation with the City of Kitahiroshima and other related organizations toward the opening of the facility in 2023.