Yue BA Tips off with a Bang! How an 8.8-Yuan Game Ticket Unlocks a City's Hidden Treasures?

By Huang Zihao, Wu Wanjie, SFC, 21st Century Business Herald

The highly anticipated opening game of the 2026 Guangdong City Basketball League (also dubbed "Yue BA") tipped off on March 21 at the Tianhe Sports Center in Guangzhou. As a flagship grassroots sports event in Guangdong, this year's Yue BA brings together 21 city teams from across the province. What makes it truly down-to-earth is that no professional players are involved—just pure hometown pride. The opening game between Guangzhou and Zhongshan marked the beginning of a five-month basketball feast, offering the audience a chance to explore the cities, savor local flavors, and take home the finest specialties Guangdong. How can an 8.8-yuan game ticket unlock the hidden treasures of Guangdong's cities? Let's find out.

Chief Producer: Zhao Haijian

Supervising Producer: Huang Yanshu

Reporter: Huang Zihao, Wu Wanjie

Poster: Feng Digeng

Overseas Operations Supervising Producer: Huang Yanshu

Overseas Content Coordinator: Huang Zihao

Overseas Operations Editors: Zhuang Huan, Wu Wanjie, Long Lihua, Zheng Quanyi

Produced by: Southern Finance Media Corp.