Rakuten Monkeyes Baseball Stadium Introduction
"Hit! Home run!" "Encore! Encore!" Whether it's a baseball game or a concert, the Rakuten Taoyuan Baseball Stadium (originally named Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium), which opened in 2009, has become a vessel for countless people's passionate memories. According to statistics, the number of people attending the Chinese Professional Baseball League's regular season games has surpassed 400,000 each year in recent years, earning it the title of "super popular stadium." The Rakuten Taoyuan Baseball Stadium is located at A19 Taoyuan Sports Park on the Airport MRT line, enjoying the convenience of being "right next to the station." Nearby, there are basketball courts, softball fields, Qingpu Baseball Field, shopping malls, Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts, and large accommodations, creating a comprehensive recreational area. The Rakuten Taoyuan Baseball Stadium covers an area of about 4 hectares and is designed with one basement level and three above-ground levels. When it was first completed, the seating capacity was only 12,000 in the infield stands; however, due to the holding of the World University Baseball Championship in 2012, the outfield stands were expanded, bringing the total seating capacity to 20,000, making it one of the stadiums with the most seats in Taiwan, alongside the Kaohsiung Chengcing Lake Baseball Stadium. To provide fans with a unique viewing experience, "Rock Seats" are specially set up on the first and third base sides, allowing fans to feel the excitement of the game up close as if they were in a rock concert area. If you want to enjoy time with a large group of friends, consider booking the VIP Suites located in the inner infield East and West lower B and J sections, where the independent space allows for unrestricted cheering! The "Monkey's Happy Fry," which surpasses sports restaurants, offers outdoor dining and viewing services, and on national holidays, it launches two dining projects featuring dual hot pots and exquisite barbecue, unleashing limitless fun for game enthusiasts! In 2020, Rakuten officially took over Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium as its home ground and established the team "Rakuten Monkeys," along with the exclusive cheerleading squad "Rakuten Girls." The stadium not only hosts themed parties from time to time but also invites heavyweight guests for high-energy performances, stirring excitement even before the games begin. Over the years, the Rakuten Taoyuan Baseball Stadium has hosted events such as the Chinese Professional Baseball League regular season, the Asia Baseball Championship, the Asia Winter Baseball League, and the World Baseball 12 Nations tournament, as well as large concerts featuring bands like Mayday, Fire EX., Guns N' Roses, and BTS.
