The Municipal Games (City Games) usually refers to the comprehensive sports meeting hosted by the municipal government or the sports authority, which is a local and city-level sports event. Its level is lower than the Provincial Games and the National Games, but higher than the district and county competitions, and it is one of the highest-level comprehensive games in the city.

Combined with the specific introduction of baseball:

Scope of entry

The participating teams are generally the representative teams of the districts and counties under the city, or the schools, clubs, youth training institutions, etc. that have been promoted through the municipal qualifiers.

Age groups may be divided into youth groups (e.g. U12, U15, U18) and adult groups, depending on the size of the city and the rules of the organization.

The level of the game

Competitiveness: The level of competition in baseball games varies from city to city. For example, in cities with better baseball development such as Beijing and Shanghai, the participating teams may include professional youth training teams or high-level varsity teams, and the competition is fierce. Small and medium-sized cities may be dominated by hobbyists or school interest classes.

Selection function: Outstanding players may be recommended to provincial teams or participate in higher-level events (such as the Provincial Games, National Youth Championships).

Format & Rules

Usually a group round-robin + knockout system is adopted, and the rules of the game follow the standards of the Chinese Baseball Association or the International Baseball Federation (WBSC).

In order to promote popularization, some cities may set up simplified rule groups (e.g. soft ball or T-ball) to attract young people.

Significance of the event

It has a role in promoting the development of local baseball, especially providing a practical platform for young people.

It is a window for grassroots coaches and players to show their abilities, and some cities will link the results of the Municipal Games with the policy of promoting students with sports specialties.

For example, the baseball event of the Shanghai Games has produced a number of players who were later selected for the national youth team; In recent years, some emerging cities, such as Chengdu, have promoted baseball to schools through the Municipal Games to expand the influence of their projects.