Twelve clubs play in Nippon Professional Baseball, six in the Central League and six in the Pacific League. Each one has a long story of owners, names, ballparks, titles and fans.
These pages tell each club’s full history, from its founding to the 2025 season. New to NPB? Start with How NPB Works.
Central League
- Yomiuri Giants: Complete Team History
- Hanshin Tigers: Complete Team History
- Chunichi Dragons: Complete Team History
- Hiroshima Toyo Carp: Complete Team History
- Tokyo Yakult Swallows: Complete Team History
- Yokohama DeNA BayStars: Complete Team History