The 2026-2027 MLB CUP Youth Baseball Series Autumn Open in Chongqing concluded on September 27, marking the first stop of the new season. Held at the Longxing Rui Zhixing Baseball Field in the Liangjiang New Area, the three-day tournament brought together 16 teams and over 100 young athletes from across Southwest China to compete during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Tournament Results and Champions
The competition featured three distinct age divisions: U8, U10 (pitcher-hitter format), and U12. Following three days of intensive play, three teams emerged as tournament winners across their respective brackets:
- U8 Division: Chengdu Beisibo Tianjiao secured the championship title.
- U10 Division: The Chongqing Kuda Charge team navigated the bracket to finish in first place.
- U12 Division: Chengdu Xingyao Beisibo claimed the top spot.
The event was hosted by Major League Baseball (MLB), with organization provided by the MLB China Youth Baseball Series Organizing Committee and Chongqing Ruisen Sports Development Co., Ltd., and assistance from Shanghai Manlei Sports Culture Development Co., Ltd.
Infrastructure and Growth of Chongqing Baseball
The selection of the Longxing Rui Zhixing Baseball Field for this series highlights the recent growth of the sport in Chongqing. The city’s first youth baseball team was established in 2009, initiating a development path that has expanded from individual teams to integrated school curricula and community clubs.
In recent years, the integration of sports and education has accelerated the sport’s local presence. Many schools in the region have introduced professional coaching, established training bases, and organized school-level leagues to provide a pathway from recreational interest to specialized training. The 2025 completion of Chongqing’s first standard youth baseball field in the Liangjiang New Area provided the necessary hardware to host high-level events like the MLB CUP, marking a significant step in the sport’s regional development.
Future Schedule for the MLB CUP Autumn Series
With the conclusion of the Chongqing opener, the MLB CUP Autumn Series is set to continue its tour across other cities. The organizers confirmed that the competition will visit additional locations in the coming weeks, aiming to provide further opportunities for youth players to gain experience in a competitive environment.
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