Pingtan, China has been awarded the hosting rights for the U18 Women's Baseball World Cup Group B preliminary rounds by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). This highly anticipated event will take place from August 14 to 18 next year at the Pingtan Baseball Stadium, marking the return of this tournament to China after a 21-year hiatus. This announcement highlights Pingtan's efforts to position itself as a key player in the world of baseball, with state-of-the-art facilities and a strong focus on building brand sports events. In the future, Pingtan aims to become a top-notch baseball competition and training center, and is set to host more than 10 high-profile events in 2024, as well as developing independent IP events. 

Pingtan International Tourism Island is the fifth largest island in China and the largest island in Fujian Province. Currently, there are 5 baseball fields in Pingtan with a total seating capacity of 6,000. Pingtan also hosted the 2023 U18 Asia Cup Women's Softball Championship (World Cup Asia Regional Qualifiers).