Taoyuan boasts a passionate sports culture, particularly in baseball and basketball.
* **Rakuten Monkeys (Baseball):** A premier team in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). They play their home games at the Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium, known for its energetic atmosphere and dedicated fanbase. * **Taoyuan Pauian Pilots (Basketball):** A professional basketball team competing in the P. LEAGUE+, playing home games at the Taoyuan Arena. * **Taiwan Beer Leopards (Basketball):** Another professional basketball team (formerly of the T1 League) known for high-profile international signings, also operating within the city's sports ecosystem. * **Facilities:** The city features several major civic sports centers (e.g., Taoyuan Civil Sports Center, Zhongli Civil Sports Center) equipped with swimming pools, courts, and fitness facilities for the public.
