Seven provincial and municipal teams convened for the national tournament, which runs through September 20, 2026.
Tournament Structure and Participating Teams
According to the official competition regulations issued by the Chinese Baseball Association, seven regional squads qualified for the 2026 tournament: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Tianjin, Sichuan, Shandong, and Fujian. The roster framework permits full-time students from sports institutes and universities, alongside regional sports administration registrants. Tournament regulations stipulate that competing athletes must be born between January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2008, with each team permitted to register a maximum of four younger players born between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2010. Squad limits are capped at 22 athletes, supported by one team leader, four coaches, one team doctor, and up to two reserve players confirmed during the official technical meeting.
Schedule and Opening Matchups
Physical testing took place on September 11, 2026, preceding the official opening ceremony and group matches. The competition period spans from September 12 to September 20, 2026, hosted entirely at the Liancheng County Baseball Stadium. Opening day fixtures featured tournament hosts Fujian squaring off against Tianjin, while Guangdong met Sichuan on the diamond, as outlined by the CBA’s pre-tournament schedules.
Opening Ceremony and Tournament Culture
The opening ceremony on the morning of September 12, 2026, featured cultural performances, including a large-drum musical composition titled “Prosperous Era Celebration Songs,” a cha-cha-cha routine performed by tournament umpires, interactive doll displays, and baseball cheerleading squads. A procession of 20 cyclists carrying red flags circled the field prior to the official flag-raising and the singing of the National Anthem of the People’s Republic of China. Dignitaries in attendance included CBA Vice President and Secretary-General Xie Bin, Fujian Sports Bureau Sports Industry Division Chief Zhang Mingfeng, Fujian Baseball and Softball Association President Ye Bin, Longyan Sports Bureau Deputy Chief Tong Zuozhen, and Liancheng County officials Gong Yuqing and Huang Qiaolin, who participated alongside athletes and judges in the ceremonial first pitch.
Key Event Details
- Dates: September 12–20, 2026 (Physical testing on September 11)
- Location: Liancheng County Baseball Stadium, Fujian-Taiwan Baseball and Softball Integration Development Base, Fujian Province
- Organizers: Handball, Field Hockey, Baseball and Softball Management Center of China’s General Administration of Sport, Chinese Baseball Association, and Fujian Sports Bureau
- Participating Teams: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Tianjin, Sichuan, Shandong, and Fujian
Broadcast and Access Information
Admission to all matches at the Liancheng County venue is free of charge for spectators, according to tournament organizers. For audiences unable to attend in person, the Chinese Baseball Association arranged online livestreams across official CBA web platforms and Douyin. Participating delegations are responsible for their own local medical, lodging, and dining expenses under tournament guidelines.