Want to experience pro baseball excitement unlike anything before in Taiwan? The hottest topic in 2026 Taiwan baseball is the Uni 7-ELEVEn Lions' move to their new home at the Tainan Asia Pacific International Baseball Training Center – Main Stadium.
Located next to Heshun Bus Terminal in An'nan District, this brand-new outdoor stadium boasts 25,000 seats—making it Taiwan's largest outdoor baseball venue. The Uni Lions officially adopted it as home from the 2026 season.
Think of Asia Pacific as a place to explore: big, wide, and brand-new. Unlike smaller, established parks, this stadium rewards visitors who arrive with curiosity—wander the concourses, find your favorite angle, and take in the scale of Taiwan's newest baseball landmark.
🚌 1. Getting to Asia Pacific: The An'nan Hub
Asia Pacific Stadium sits next to Heshun Bus Terminal in Tainan's An'nan District—roughly 15-20 km north of Tainan city center. Plan ahead: this isn't a walk from the train station.
Public Transit (Highly Recommended)
- From Tainan Station: Bus routes 5, 18 → Heshun Bus Terminal. Budget about 40-50 min.
- From Yongkang Station (TRA): Bus routes 20, 905 → direct to stadium area. Convenient if you're coming from the south.
- Uni Lions Official Shuttles: Game-day free shuttles depart from THSR Tainan Station, Old Tainan Stadium, Tainan City Bus Terminal, and Yongkang Station. Shuttle admission requires a game ticket—confirm times and routes on the official Uni Lions website or social media before your visit.
🚌 Shuttle Tip: Shuttle schedules change each series. Always check the Uni Lions' official LINE or social media the morning of the game—don't rely on old posts from earlier in the season.
Driving
- From Tainan city center: 30-45 min via local roads (longer during peak hours). Aim to arrive 90-120 minutes before first pitch. Post-game traffic is heavy—stay in your seat, take photos, and let the first wave of cars clear before heading out.
- Motorcycle-friendly: Riding a scooter is a practical local strategy in Tainan. Parking in the vicinity is more flexible than cars. If you rent a scooter in the city, it's a viable option for experienced riders.
🎫 2. Tickets & Seat Selection
Tickets sold through ibon ticketing system (convenience store ibon kiosks or official site). Popular seats around NT$800.
🔥 Party with the cheer squad
▸ Infield Rock Seats 05-07, 15-17
The orange storm core! Rows 15+ are designated standing cheer sections. Best for Uni Girls fans and full-throttle cheering.
⚾ Focus on the game
▸ Infield behind home plate, sections 08-14
God's-eye view! Pitch trajectories, defensive positioning clear as day. Tactical baseball fans' #1 pick.
🌤 Best value with open views
▸ Upper Infield General sections 22-45
Upper deck delivers panoramic views and cool breezes. Best bang-for-buck, great for families.
🦁 Budget-conscious or visiting team fan
▸ Outfield sections 46-66 (Left field 65 = visiting cheer)
Pure outdoor stadium freedom and sun.
🚨 CRITICAL: Avoid 3rd base side if you hate sun! Tainan's afternoon sun is brutal, especially for 4-5 PM games. The west-facing 3rd base side bakes. Seniors, kids, sun-sensitive fans—choose 1st base side or behind home plate (1B side) instead.
🌭 3. Food Guide: Lions Inside, Eat First Outside
Asia Pacific has a growing in-stadium food scene—but in 2026, the smart strategy is to arrive with a full stomach.
- In-Stadium Options: Food courts are located on floors 2-3, both 1B and 3B sides. The flagship Mengshi Concession (猛獅福利社) is the official Lions-branded stand with game-day specials. OLA Cuban Sandwiches are a popular Western-style option, and Taiwan Beer kiosks are distributed throughout the concourse. Fried snacks and cold drinks complete the lineup.
- New Stadium Teething Period: This is only the first season at Asia Pacific. During popular games and sellouts, concession wait times can be surprisingly long. The infrastructure is still finding its rhythm.
- Best Strategy for First Timers: Eat 70% full in Tainan city before heading to An'nan—or grab takeout on the way. Use in-stadium food as drinks and top-up snacks, not your main meal. You'll spend more time enjoying the game and less time waiting in line.
🏟 4. Facilities & Heads-Up: New Stadium, Big Hardware
Asia Pacific's hardware is genuinely impressive. The natural grass is lush, sightlines are clear throughout, restrooms are new and clean, and the overall scale evokes an international tournament atmosphere. Compared to legacy parks, this is a real upgrade across the board.
That said, come prepared for a couple of first-season realities:
📶 Signal Test: When tens of thousands of fans pack the stadium, mobile data can crawl. Do yourself a favor: screenshot your ibon e-ticket in advance, or swap it for a printed ticket at the venue before the crowd arrives.
⚠️ Natural Grass = Weather-Dependent: Asia Pacific uses beautiful natural turf—but it's fully outdoors. Rain delays and postponements are still possible despite improved drainage. Umbrellas are banned in the seating areas. Pack a rain poncho and waterproof shoes if there's any chance of showers. Getting rained on together is a rite of passage for outdoor ballpark fans.
📋 5. First-Visit Itineraries
📅 Weekday After-Work Plan
- After work, take the train to Yongkang Station, then shuttle or bus direct to Heshun Terminal
- Arrive 20-30 min early—stroll the concourses and take in Taiwan's newest mega ballpark
- Find your seat: 1B/3B cheer zone for the orange wave, upper deck for a cool breeze and panoramic view
- Cold beer or bubble tea in hand, let Tainan's evening air and the Lions' energy do the rest
📅 Weekend An'nan Baseball Micro-Trip
- Start with Tainan city classics for lunch: beef soup, eel vermicelli, or coffin bread downtown
- Head to An'nan 90 min before first pitch. Park, check in with the Lions vibe outside the gates
- Sun strategy: if you're in 3B, hat + sunscreen + UV sleeve combo is non-negotiable for afternoon games
- Cheer with Uni Girls and the orange ocean—this is one of CPBL's most passionate fanbases
- Don't race out after the final out. Snap the stadium lit up at night, browse the official merch store, and leave after the first traffic surge clears
💫 Closing: Asia Pacific Is the Lions' New Legend
Asia Pacific Main Stadium isn't the easiest to reach or the most battle-tested. It sits in An'nan District, needs transit planning, and you'll face sun and rain as equals. But that's exactly the unique romance of a big outdoor stadium.
Stand in front of 25,000 seats, look out at the endless expanse of lush green turf, the grand Tainan sunset above, and thousands of orange ribbons swirling around you—and you'll understand this isn't just a game. It's a festival for a new generation of Tainan baseball fans.
Next visit: lock in your ibon ticket, confirm the shuttle, and dodge that 3B sun. Head to An'nan and make this trip a micro-journey witnessing the new chapter of Tainan baseball history. The Uni Lions' new story is unfolding brilliantly—right here.