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CPBL: Dragons vs. Brothers game at Taipei Dome sets new Thursday attendance record

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A baseball game between the Wei Chuan Dragons and CTBC Brothers at the Taipei Dome attracted 16,345 fans, setting a new record for attendance on a Thursday this season.
  • The previous Thursday record was 9,282 attendees for a game on August 13.
  • The Dragons and Brothers also drew a season-high crowd of 17,018 for a Wednesday game, with strong support from Brothers fans.

A Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) game between the Wei Chuan Dragons and CTBC Brothers at the Taipei Dome drew an impressive 16,345 spectators on Thursday evening. This attendance figure shattered the previous record for a weekday game this season, surpassing the 9,282 fans who attended a Brothers-Fubon Guardians game at Xinzhuang Stadium on August 13.

The strong turnout highlights the growing popularity of the Taipei Dome as a venue and the continued fan engagement with the league's teams. The Dragons and Brothers have consistently drawn large crowds, with their Wednesday matchup attracting a season-high 17,018 fans. A significant portion of that attendance was attributed to the dedicated CTBC Brothers fan base, who filled the lower tier of the left-field stands.

This record-breaking attendance on a Thursday underscores the league's efforts to boost viewership and engagement. The CPBL continues to be a popular sporting attraction in Taiwan, with teams like the Dragons and Brothers commanding significant fan loyalty. The success of these recent games suggests a positive trend for attendance figures as the season progresses.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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