TAIPEI (TVBS News) — In a stunning display of enthusiasm for baseball, priority tickets for the highly anticipated Chinese Taipei vs. Japan and Chinese Taipei vs. the Philippines matches at the Asian Baseball Championship sold out within a minute of going on sale on Thursday (Dec. 7).
CTBC Bank cardholders enjoyed an exclusive priority purchasing period at 10 a.m., limited to 3,000 tickets per match. The remaining tickets will be available for purchase at 12 p.m. Thursday.
The rapid sellout, dubbed a "flash sale," sets the stage for an electrifying atmosphere at Taipei Dome on Dec. 8 and Dec. 9, respectively.
Ticket prices were raised for games featuring the Chinese Taipei team, accentuating the fervor surrounding their participation.
The craving for baseball action in Taipei was previously evident during the Chinese Taipei vs. South Korea opening match, where tickets became a hot commodity and were snatched up quickly.
Even with the release of an additional 17,000 tickets for the Chinese Taipei's quarterfinal matches, fans continued their rush to secure their spot in the stadium. Tickets went on sale through the TixCraft ticketing system.
The Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA) disclosed ticket prices, setting infield seats at NT$1,000 and outfield seats at NT$800 for Chinese Taipei's games.
For matches not involving the home team, only infield seats are offered at NT$600.
Looking ahead to the grand finale on Dec. 10, the Farglory Dome Co. is set to open nearly 4,700 seats on the second level of the infield, expanding the crowd to an expected 22,000 spectators, primed for the ultimate showdown on the diamond.