03/04/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC eBaseball™ Series 2024: Qualification process to inaugural ePremier12 revealed

The biggest tournament series in the history of WBSC eBaseball™ is just around the corner, with the qualification pathways for the first edition of the highly anticipated ePremier12, contested on the acclaimed WBSC eBaseballTM: POWER PROS, now laid out.

15/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Anti-Doping: eBASEBALL™ Series World Finalists receive dedicated ITA workshop

Lisa Getz and New Zealand Olympian Nikki Hamblin ran the International Testing Agency workshop for eBASEBALL™ stars SHORA, fujito, Hazuremon and yabeGaming ahead of the World Finals.

13/03/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC unveils format for WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2024 – Road to ePremier12™

The second edition of the WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series will start on 1 April and culminate with the World Finals – the ePremier12™ – in November.

11/03/2024 2 Minute Read

President Riccardo Fraccari hails success of inaugural WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series World Finals

IOC Sports Director Kit McConnell, Directeur de la Fondation Lausanne Capitale Olympique Sébastien Griesmar, ASOIF President Francesco Ricci Bitti and KONAMI's General Manager of Global Business Development Shinji Namekawa joined President Fraccari to watch the WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals in the Olympic Museum.

09/03/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals: SHORA crowned World Champion

With the victory, SHORA earned the first berth in the first-ever ePremier12™ tournament coming up later this year, which is the grand finale to the WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2024, where he will be defending champion.

09/03/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals - As it happened

The WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series World Finals in Lausanne, Switzerland saw the best four WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS players in the world face off for the title of World Champion.

05/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Where to Watch: WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals

The WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series World Finals in Lausanne, Switzerland will see the best four WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS players in the world face off for the title of World Champion.

28/02/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC eBASEBALL™ World Finals: A look at Lausanne, the Olympic Capital

A city rich with history and sporting tradition and dedicated to success, Lausanne, along with the canton of Vaud, is a proud sponsor of the first-ever WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals.

21/02/2024 2 Minute Read

eBASEBALL™ Federation Focus: France is on WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

Players can participate in the French Baseball Softball Cup via WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS, which you can download in the PlayStation online store or the Nintendo eShop. The week-long event is scheduled from February 26 to March 3.

18/02/2024 4 Minute Read

20 Days To Go: Four fierce competitors seek WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals title

Four WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS players are looking to make history by becoming the first world champion in Lausanne, Switzerland.

13/02/2024 2 Minute Read

eBASEBALL™ Federation Focus: Swiss Baseball & Softball Federation is now on WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

Players can participate in the Swiss Baseball & Softball Cup via WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS, which you can download in the PlayStation online store or the Nintendo eShop. The week-long event is scheduled from February 19 to 25.

12/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Media Invitation to WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals at the Olympic Museum located in - the Olympic Capital - Lausanne, Switzerland

08/02/2024 2 Minute Read

The Olympic Museum: Get to know the host of the WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals

Set in a picturesque location steeped in Olympic and sporting tradition, the Olympic Museum will be hosting the first-ever WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series World Finals on March 9, 2024, just 30 days from today (February 8).

30/01/2024 1 Minute Read

SHORA continues unbeaten eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS run with Tokyo eSports Festa title

All eyes will now be on the WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals, scheduled for Saturday, 9 March, in Lausanne, Switzerland, to see who can beat the undefeated SHORA.

19/01/2024 2 Minute Read

Final spot up for grabs for WBSC eBASEBALL Series 2023 World Finals; Finals confirmed to take place in March at Olympic Museum

The WBSC eBASEBALL Series 2023 World Finals, open to the public, are set to take place at the Olympic Museum, located in - the Olympic Capital - Lausanne, Switzerland on 9 March 2024. The pivotal Final Global Qualifier for the last spot in the Finals is set to commence on 29 January.

09/01/2024 2 Minute Read

eBASEBALL™ Federation Focus: Norwegian Softball and Baseball starts 2024 with WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

Players can participate in the Norwegian Softball and Baseball Cup via WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS, which can be downloaded at the PlayStation online store or the Nintendo eShop. The week-long event is scheduled from 15 to 21 January.

31/12/2023 8 Minute Read

2023 in Review - Top Stories of the Year

The top stories in 2023, a year in which baseball and softball made its return in the Olympic sports programme of LA28, the launch of the two-stage format for the Baseball and Softball World Cups as well as four new tournaments – U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup, U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup, Youth Baseball5 World Cup and the Baseball Champions League - plus exciting developments in eSport.

26/12/2023 3 Minute Read

2023 Year in Review: Federation Focus breaks new ground including new eSport focus

The series, launched in early 2020, has shone the spotlight on 40 different programmes. In 2023, most of the episodes were dedicated to the new eSport approach.

15/12/2023 2 Minute Read

2023 Year in Review: WBSC’s exhilarating, electrifying and elevating year in eSport

WBSC celebrates a successful year in eSport, which was highlighted by the release of the new WBSC official game WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS.

12/12/2023 2 Minute Read

eBASEBALL™ Federation Focus: Costa Rica Baseball celebrates 100th anniversary with WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

Players can participate in the Costa Rica 100th Anniversary Cup via WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS, which you can download at the PlayStation online store or the Nintendo eShop. The week-long event is scheduled from 18 to 24 December.

27/11/2023 1 Minute Read

One year ago today: Seoul, Korea celebrates inaugural WBSC Virtual Cup World Finals

The final stage of the WBSC Virtual Cup, the WBSC’s first-ever eSport competition, was staged on 27 November, 2022 in Korea after the Preliminary Rounds were held in September and October around the world.

15/11/2023 4 Minute Read

eBASEBALL™ Federation Focus: Argentine Baseball Federation ready to be part of WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

Players can participate in the Argentine Baseball Cup via WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS, which you can download at the PlayStation online store or the Nintendo eShop. The week-long event is scheduled from 20 to 26 November.

14/11/2023 2 Minute Read

Three of four finalists confirmed for WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals

Photo: The four finalists at the USA eBASEBALL™ Finals with WBSC commentator Robert Tomlinson (centre). YabeGaming (with mask) won the tournament and joins SHORA and fujito in the WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series World Finals 2023.

31/10/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023 World Finals: Two qualification tournaments set for November

The two eBASEBALL™ Series World Finals qualification events include a major offline tournament in North Carolina, USA on 4 November, which will determine the second of four finalists.

18/10/2023 3 Minute Read

eBASEBALL™ Federation Focus: Italy believes eBASEBALL™ is perfect to engage young people

06/10/2023 1 Minute Read

President Fraccari attends inaugural IOC Esports Commission meeting at Olympic House

The WBSC President joined fellow members for the first meeting following the announcement of the new Esports Commission by the IOC in September

27/09/2023 2 Minute Read

eBASEBALL™ Federation Focus: USA Baseball celebrates being first Federation featured in the WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series 2023

Players can participate in the USA eBASEBALL™ Cup via WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS, which you can download at the PlayStation online store or the Nintendo eShop. The week-long event is scheduled from 1 to 7 October. The four USA eBASEBALL™ Cup winners, from the USA, will be invited to the USA eBASEBALL™ Finals in North Carolina on 4 November.

21/09/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC unveils historic launch of WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series and ePremier12™ at Tokyo Game Show

The WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series will feature weekly online and offline tournaments on the highly successful WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS. "We are embarking on an extraordinary journey that redefines the landscape of sports and entertainment," WBSC CEO Michael Schmidt said. In 2024, in addition to online tournaments, the WBSC eBASEBALL™ Series will culminate with the ePremier12™.

19/09/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS to feature at Tokyo Game Show 2023

The WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS will be staged at the Tokyo Game Show 2023 on 21 September after an exciting event during the U-18 Baseball World Cup.

06/09/2023 2 Minute Read

KOY wins WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS CTBA OPEN at WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup

The CTBA eBASEBALL™ OPEN featured CMWANG, the third-place winner of the first Olympic Esports Series that took place in Singapore in June, and KOY, the immediate champion of the CTBA Cup.

06/09/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC partners with Legend by LEVERADE to present sustainable Digital Trophy for U-18 Baseball World Cup

The collaboration between the WBSC and LEVERADE, who provided digital trophies for the inaugural WBSC Baseball5 World Cup and Virtual Cup last year, symbolizes a progressive stride towards leveraging technology for the advancement of sport.

05/09/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari joins IOC Esports Commission following success of WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

President Riccardo Fraccari has been named as part of the IOC Esports Commission as the WBSC continues to lead in this area with the success of official video game WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

09/08/2023 2 Minute Read

eBASEBALL™ Federation Focus: FEVEBEISBOL featured in WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

Players can participate in the FEVEBEISBOL CUP via WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS, which you can download at the PlayStation online store or the Nintendo eShop. The week-long event is scheduled from 14 to 20 August.

02/08/2023 3 Minute Read

eBASEBALL™ Federation Focus: CTBA celebrates being first Federation featured in WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS

Players can participate in the CTBA CUP via WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS, which you can download at the PlayStation online store or the Nintendo eShop. The week-long event is scheduled from 7 to 13 August. The winner of the CTBA CUP, from Chinese Taipei, will be invited to the eBASEBALL™ exhibition event at the U-18 Baseball World Cup.

15/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Olympic Esports Series 2023: 10 eBASEBALL™ finalists make their mark on history

The 10 eBASEBALL™ rising stars with different life stories brought their love of WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS to the table and performed at their best at the Olympic Esports Week 2023.

11/07/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS captivates global audiences at Olympic Esports Week Singapore 2023

The world’s first Olympic Esports Series, of which baseball was one of 10 virtual sports, culminated with the live finals in Singapore where the WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS competition amassed nearly two million views online.

07/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Reliving the thrilling finals: WBSC Virtual Cup airs on SBS Sports Channel

Relive the enthralling finals of last year’s WBSC Virtual Cup and delve into the captivating behind-the-scenes journey with players from Korea, the United States, Japan and Mexico.

28/06/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS - DAZN CUP tournaments underway

Back to back tournaments for the DAZN CUP started on 25 June 5pm (European time).

26/06/2023 2 Minute Read

Olympic Esports Series WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS Success: SHORA targets triple crown after claiming 2023 title

"I am already nervous about winning the third...but of course, I will do my best," SHORA said after two days of exciting finals action of the first Olympic Esports Series at the Suntec Centre in Singapore.

24/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Olympic Esports Series 2023: Mori "SHORA" Shoma wins WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS event

The Japanese player, who also won the Olympic Virtual Series baseball event in 2021, is crowned the inaugural Olympic Esports Series 2023 winner in Singapore.

22/06/2023 2 Minute Read

Ten eBASEBALL™ players aim for glory at Olympic Esports Week in Singapore

The inaugural Olympic Esports Series 2023 takes place in Singapore with 10 eBASEBALL™ players aiming for glory after beating nearly 30,000 players to qualify for the event.

19/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Olympic Esports Series 2023 Finals: Tenth and final participant for WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS confirmed

The 10 finalists will compete in the WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS finals from 23-25 June in Singapore.

19/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Updated WBSC Disciplinary By-Laws and Safeguarding Rules published

The Executive Committee unanimously approved what the WBSC Integrity Unit and the WBSC Safeguarding Officers recommended. All revised documents are available for download.

14/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Join the eBASEBALL™ Singapore Open and win a chance to compete in the Olympic Esports Series!

Register now and become part of Olympic Esports Series 2023!

12/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Virtual Baseball: China’s Women’s National Softball Team hosts home run challenge at first-ever Softball Experience Centre

The event used the WBSC approved virtual baseball simulator STRIKEZON, in the Homerun Derby mode for competition. Each team was formed by two players from any school, teamed with a Women’s National Softball Team athlete, selected randomly.

08/06/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC and KONAMI confirm finalists for Olympic Esports Finals 2023 Baseball event

Nearly 30,000 participants played WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS during the Japan and global qualifiers as part of the Olympic Esports Series 2023.

30/05/2023 1 Minute Read

Media accreditation open for Olympic Esports Series 2023 finals

Media have to complete the accreditation form online by Monday, 5 June. The final of the Olympic EsportsSeries 2023 Baseball event is scheduled for 24 June.

08/05/2023 1 Minute Read

Watch WBSC eBASEBALL™: PowerPros Olympic Esports Series finals live; Tickets on sale for Olympic Esports Week

Ten gamers have qualified for the eBaseball event, scheduled on Saturday, 24 June. The Olympic eBaseball game is WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS, published by KONAMI in February. It can be played on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, or Nintendo Switch.

30/04/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS: Prizes up for grabs for best eBASEBALL™ social players

The eBASEBALL™ prize winners will be awarded to those who have promoted WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS through powerful storytelling on their social media platforms

14/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Olympic Esports Series 2023: All set for eBASEBALL™ final qualifier

Over 20,000 participants from nearly 50 countries have participated in the eBASEBALL™ qualification process for the Olympic Esports Series 2023.

27/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Olympic Esports Series 2023: Japan online qualifier completed; Global online qualifier starts this week

Over 10,000 participants played WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS during the Japan Qualifier Online Round as part of the Olympic Esports Series 2023

20/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Early success for WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS across more than 140 countries

After its release in February, WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS has proven popular with downloads from all corners of the globe

01/03/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC and KONAMI join forces again for Olympic Esports Series 2023

Following the success of the Olympic Virtual Series in 2021, where baseball was a huge hit, the WBSC and KONAMI are partnering once again to feature WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS in the Olympic Esports Series 2023.

09/02/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC and KONAMI team up to release WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS on Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®

Previous versions of KONAMI’s baseball title have already featured in many successful eSport events, the latest of which was the inaugural edition of the Olympic Virtual Series where the WBSC and KONAMI partnered for the first time in eSport to deliver a successful tournament.

16/01/2023 6 Minute Read

2022 in Review - Top Stories of the Year

The top stories in 2022, a year in which baseball and softball returned with a full international events calendar and the introduction of new, exciting disciplines.

13/12/2022 2 Minute Read

2022 Year in Review: Virtual Cup success strengthens WBSC commitment to eSports

The Virtual Cup marked a significant milestone in the WBSC's event portfolio, becoming its first eSport competition.

27/11/2022 2 Minute Read

Korea's Kimhwanhee win first-ever WBSC Virtual Cup and $10,000 in prize money, bright future ahead for WBSC's latest discipline

Hwanhee Kim and Chungyong Kim were awarded with the trophy, US$10,000 in prize money and a digital trophy in NFT format. Chungyong Kim was awared as the MVP and received a special edition baseball glove of Oh Ji-hwan, the Korean shortstop at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

26/11/2022 2 Minute Read

Twelve teams descend on Seoul for WBSC Virtual Cup Finals

Excitement is building for the 12 teams when they compete in the concluding phase of the WBSC Virtual Cup in Seoul, Korea.

24/11/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC unveils first Virtual Cup trophies

The WBSC Virtual Cup trophies have been revealed and await the Final Round winners of the first-ever edition on November 27 in Seoul, Korea.

21/11/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Virtual Cup World Finals set for Sunday, 27 November in Korea

17/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Twelve teams confirmed for WBSC Virtual Cup Finals following completion of Super Round

The final stage of the first-ever WBSC Virtual Cup will be staged on Sunday, 27 November in Korea.

14/10/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Virtual Cup Opening Round ends with record number of entries

The dynamic, open-to-the-public eSport tournament completed its pilot debut on September 30, however the number of participants is already breaking records.

07/09/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC partners with LEVERADE to award the first-ever NFT digital trophies at Baseball5 World Cup and WBSC Virtual Cup

The NFT prizes will be handed out in addition to the traditional winners’ medals and trophies.

31/08/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC names Korea’s Gold Ball Park as Official Equipment and Apparel Supplier for inaugural WBSC Virtual Cup 2022

Gold Ball Park will also award special prizes to the Virtual Cup winner

30/08/2022 1 Minute Read

$10,000 in prize money to be awarded to winner of WBSC Virtual Cup as tournament regulations unveiled

The tournament is open to everybody, with no age limit or gender restrictions, and is intended for people who do not have prior professional baseball or softball experience.

25/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Countdown: Inaugural WBSC Virtual Cup to open in one week

The dynamic e-sport tournament will take place in Korea, Japan, Mexico and Florida (USA). The finals are scheduled for November in Korea.

20/07/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC, KONAMI sign MOU to develop new baseball video game, eSport competition

The WBSC and Konami Digital Entertainment previously partnered to deliver the baseball event at the inaugural Olympic Virtual Series.

30/06/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC Virtual Cup: Dynamic logo and tournament format unveiled

The new international event is scheduled for launch in four countries in September. The finals are planned to be held in Korea in November.

13/01/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC, Newdin Contents partner to launch Virtual Baseball World Cup competitions

The format, rules and dates of the inaugural global virtual baseball tournament are currently under development and will be revealed at a later stage.

17/12/2021 2 Minute Read

2021 in Review: Olympic Virtual Series success indicates baseball/softball has bright digital future in eSports

The WBSC Executive Board included eSports as a discipline of baseball/softball on 12 December 2020. The success of the baseball's popularity in the Olympic Virtual Series showed that virtual baseball/softball has an exciting future ahead.

23/06/2021 1 Minute Read

Olympic Virtual Series baseball event hits home run

“Following the IOC’s lead and building off our successful debut at the Olympic Virtual Series, the WBSC will look to expand its presence in the eSports space, helping to unite, develop and serve a global community of potentially millions of baseball and softball gamers," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.

23/06/2021 1 Minute Read

Olympic Virtual Series Baseball Event Finals - Live

The Olympic Virtual Series Baseball Event starts at 11:00 Central European Time.

16/06/2021 1 Minute Read

Finals of Olympic Virtual Series Baseball event to be broadcast worldwide

The finals of the Olympic Virtual Series baseball event will be broadcast worldwide on 23 June, Olympic Day.

31/05/2021 1 Minute Read

Finals set for Olympic Virtual Series Baseball event

The Olympic Channel will stream the finals live on 23 June.

20/05/2021 1 Minute Read

Olympic Virtual Series Baseball event to open Monday, 24 May

Participants will be able to enter to play in both the PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch Divisions.

26/04/2021 2 Minute Read

WBSC, KONAMI partner to deliver baseball event at first-ever Olympic Virtual Series

The OVS will begin on 13 May, with the finals set for 23 June, the annual Olympic Day. The baseball event online qualifier will run from 24-30 May.

19/01/2021 1 Minute Read

New Swiss E-Sports Baseball League already a success

European baseball's first-ever E-sports competition started on 11 January. The final is scheduled for Wednesday, 24 February.

16/12/2020 1 Minute Read

Switzerland launches Europe's first E-Sports Baseball League

The Junior (or U-34) tournament will involve 12 teams. The Senior (or Over-35) will have eight participants. The opening is scheduled on 11 January 2021.

10/12/2020 2 Minute Read

WBSC approves E-Sports as new discipline and virtual version of Baseball/Softball, setting stage for future official World Cup video games

“The WBSC looks forward to more progressive innovation in the dynamic and youth-focused space of E-Sports and E-Games, which will potentially expand the reach of our sport to millions of gamers and fans,” says WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.