'Choi Ji-man's Final Farewell Match' Ulsan Whales to Challenge for First-Ever Title... Championship Series Against Ko Cheok-dom-seo (SVP) on the 28th

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Can Ulsan Whales become the champions of the Futures League in their inaugural season? Expectations are high for whether Choi Ji-man, who was drafted by KT Wiz, can cap off his final game with Ulsan Whales on a triumphant note.

Ulsan Whales will face Sangmu Phoenix at 6:30 p.m. on the 28th at Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome in the 2026 Medihill KBO Futures League Championship Series.

After claiming the Southern League title in their inaugural season and advancing to the championship series semifinals, Ulsan Whales now head into the final match of the season to cap off their campaign.

Notably, a traveling support group will lead fan support at the venue, and the mascot Orca will also visit Gocheok to cheer alongside fans. In this game, Ulsan Whales will use the first-base dugout as the visiting team and launch an enthusiastic cheering campaign with fans in front of the first-base supporter stands. Additionally, the first 300 attendees will receive a Ulsan Whales cheering muffler in front of the first-base supporter stands.

Kim Dong-jin, president of Ulsan Whales, stated, "We aim to create an atmosphere where players and fans unite at Gocheok as well, in gratitude for the support from Ulsan citizens and fans during our inaugural season," adding, "We hope many fans will join us so that the cheering spirit that began in Ulsan can extend all the way to Gocheok."

Meanwhile, tickets for the Championship Series went on sale at 2 p.m. on the 23rd via NOL (Yanolja), with on-site sales beginning two hours before game time. The match will be broadcast live on tvN SPORTS and TVING.

The first season of the Whale Army, which began in Ulsan, now reaches its final showdown at Gocheok. Ulsan Whales move forward toward a new milestone—winning their inaugural title—together with their fans.

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