Taoyuan Asia Professional Baseball Exchange set for November

The 2026 Taoyuan Asia Professional Baseball Exchange is scheduled to take place on November 7 and 8 at the Rakuten Taoyuan Baseball Stadium in Taiwan. The tournament features three prominent Asian professional teams: the Rakuten Monkeys from the CPBL (Taiwan), the Kiwoom Heroes from the KBO (South Korea), and the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles from the NPB (Japan).

On November 7, the Rakuten Monkeys will face the Kiwoom Heroes, followed by a matchup between the Rakuten Monkeys and the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles on November 8. The event aims to deepen cultural and athletic exchange between the participating cities and fans through baseball.

Tickets go on sale starting October 12 via the ibon ticketing system, with prices ranging from NT$300 to NT$1,000. The tournament will also showcase different cheering cultures from Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, featuring cheerleading squads from all three participating leagues.