Taiwan will host two major international baseball tournaments, a big win for the country's baseball ambitions and its shot at the 2028 Olympics.

• Taiwan will host the group stage and Super Round of the 2027 WBSC Premier12, plus the final qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
• The reigning Premier12 champions can reach the Olympics directly by finishing as the top Asian team in 2027, with the home qualifier as a backup.
• Playing at home is seen as an edge, though it also piles on pressure from fans expecting a strong result.
• Roster-building is tricky because Olympic baseball falls mid-season, but Major League Baseball may release its players, raising the level of play.

Outlook: Taiwan now has two home-soil chances to book a spot in the 2028 Olympic baseball tournament.