Media accreditation now open for WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup in Tainan, Taiwan

Media registration is now open for the VI WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup, scheduled from 29 July to 7 August in Tainan, Taiwan.

The registration deadline is Friday, 22 July.

All members of the media, both local/national and international, who plan to cover the U-12 Baseball World Cup must apply for accreditation through the official WBSC Media Accreditation online platform at https://my.wbsc.org.

The accreditations procedure starts by clicking on MEDIA ACCREDITATIONS. The online request form needs to be completed, including also a headshot.

Once the request is submitted, media members will receive an automated email confirmation that their application has been received.

Media members will be able to check the status of their request after 22 July by accessing mywbsc.org and clicking on SEARCH FOR YOUR ACCREDITATION on the top right of the page. They will then need to enter their name, last name and email address

International Media, please note that travelling to Taiwan requires a special VISA, regardless of nationality. Information on how to apply for the VISA will follow via direct message.

The 12 participating teams will start the tournament with a group stage/round-robin.

Pre-tournament and medal game press conferences will be held virtually. The WBSC will announce press conference details at a later stage.

The WBSC will share a protocol for media interviews during the U-12 Baseball World Cup with the accredited media before the tournament opens,

GUIDELINES FOR NON-RIGHTS HOLDING (“NRH”) MEDIA

• Only rights holders of applicable games may transmit game footage (audio and/or video) of WBSC events.
• NRH media credentials provide access to official training sessions, games, and any Opening/Closing Ceremonies. NB: Access will be granted subject to local health guidelines and regulations.
• Credentials will be granted by specific category (i.e., Press, Photographer, Radio, and TV), and stadium access will be granted accordingly.
• Photographers and NRH TV crews will be required to wear WBSC-issued media vests.