CPB explained
Quick answers about professional baseball in mainland China.
What is CPB?
Chinese Professional Baseball (CPB) is the professional baseball league of mainland China. It was announced in September 2025 and started play on 1 January 2026.
How many teams are in CPB?
6 in 2026: Beijing CP Loongs, Changsha Want Want, Fuzhou Sea Knights, Shanghai Orcas, Shenzhen Bluesox, Xiamen Dolphins.
Who organises CPB?
The league is organised by CoolBang Sports, a sports company based in Shanghai.
How does the CPB season work?
A Spring League in January serves as a preseason series. The Summer League, from August, has a regular season, semifinals for the top four teams and a best-of-three Championship Series.
Who won the last CPB title?
The Shanghai Orcas, who beat the Beijing CP Loongs 2-1 in the 2026 Championship Series.
Is CPB the same as the CPBL?
No. CPB is the league of mainland China; the CPBL is the professional league of Taiwan, founded in 1989.
Latest CPB news
Standings, schedule and stats update automatically several times a day. Data: CPB (cpbofficial.com).
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