Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21 09:00 | 2 |
[8] Lotte Marines vs Orix Buffaloes
[4] 
|
2-3 |
| 10/20 09:00 | 2 |
[8] Chiba Lotte Marines vs Orix Buffaloes
[4]
|
0-2 |
| 10/20 09:00 | 2 |
[7] Hiroshima Carp vs Hanshin Tigers
[9] 
|
2-4 |
| 10/19 09:00 | 2 |
[8] Lotte Marines vs Orix Buffaloes
[4]
|
6-5 |
| 10/19 09:00 | 2 |
[7] Hiroshima Carp vs Hanshin Tigers
[9]
|
1-2 |
| 10/18 09:00 | 2 |
[8] Chiba Lotte Marines vs Orix Buffaloes
[4]
|
5-8 |
| 10/18 09:00 | 2 |
[7] Hiroshima Carp vs Hanshin Tigers
[9]
|
1-4 |
| 10/16 09:00 | 14 |
[2] Navegantes vs Lotte Marines
[8]
|
3-4 |
Softbank Hawks
The Japan NPB Climax Series is a premier postseason baseball tournament in Japan, organized by Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). It serves as the playoff stage to determine the champions who will advance to the Japan Series, the national championship of Japanese professional baseball. The Climax Series features the top teams from both the Central League and the Pacific League, competing in a series of elimination rounds. The format typically includes a combination of best-of-five and best-of-seven series, with the higher-seeded teams earning home-field advantage. Known for its intense competition and passionate fan support, the Climax Series showcases the best talent in Japanese baseball and culminates in the crowning of the league champions who then face off in the Japan Series to vie for the ultimate title.