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KT Wiz, the first winner of the KBO Futures League championship match, will start the 2026 season.
The KT club announced on the 17th that it will hold the opening ceremony of the 2026 season Futures at Iksan National Baseball Stadium on the 20th.
Last year, the KT Futures team beat the Armed Forces Sports Unit (Sangmu) to become the first winning team in the Futures League championship match, which was established in 2025. This year, outstanding outside players and good prospects are selected and their performance is expected.
The opening game is the Samsung Lions Futures team. The team's fan signing event will be held before the game, and special welcome gifts for the opening game, such as big-tori uniforms and snack sets, will be presented to the entrance spectators on a first-come, first-served basis.
An event will also be held to commemorate the first victory in the Futures League in the 2025 season. A commemorative photo zone will be installed in the center of the ballpark, and the team's winning ceremony will be held on the ground.
General manager Kim Ju-il and Lady Wiz will also visit Iksan Stadium with special performances and various events. After the game, the prize will be presented through a "Winning Message" lottery event with fans' support.
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