17/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Groups confirmed for WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup

The five qualified teams from this month's Pan American Championship were allocated to the three groups, which make up the Group Stage.

17/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Softball Canada Announces U-23, U-18 Men’s National Team head coaches

“We are very pleased to have Doug Allin and Mark Quinn back at the helm of our U23 and U18 Men’s National Team programs” stated Gilles LeBlanc, Manager of Operations at Softball Canada.

16/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Six world champions named to New Zealand roster for WBSC Men's Softball World Cup

The New Zealand roster features 11 players from the last World Cup, as well as the return of veterans Bartorillo, Hayes and Laulu, who helped the Black Sox win their last World Championship in 2017. Other veterans of the World Cup winning team are Cole Evans, Ben Enoka and Thomas Enoka.

15/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Global anti-doping community celebrates Play True Day on 19 April

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) invites the whole anti-doping community to participate in the digital campaign #OnePlayTrueTeam to raise awareness about the importance of Clean Sport.

15/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Argentina repeat as Pan American champions, earn ticket to WBSC Men's Softball World Cup along with Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala and Venezuela

Argentina repeated as Pan American champions after a 4-3 win against Venezuela in the final.

15/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Olympian Greta Cecchetti reaches 2,000 strikeout milestone in Italian Softball League

The product of the Italian Academy also starred at Texas A&M University, the Japanese Diamond League, the Dutch Top League and Athletes Unlimited. Cecchetti has represented Italy 95 times, including the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. "I feel I was lucky enough to have opportunities and good enough to seize them."

15/04/2024 1 Minute Read

USA Softball announces roster for Women's Softball World Cup; Four Olympians lead the way

Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallists Ally Carda, Rachel Garcia, Haylie McCleney and Dejah Mulipola return with the US national team in their quest to defend their World Title in Italy.

15/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Nepal to cooperate with International School Sports Federation

The agreement aims to increase baseball/softball school activity and international participation. "It opens the door to a brighter future for our athletes," commented the National Baseball Softball Association President Dipak Neupane.

12/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Seven Olympians to represent Australia at WBSC Women's Softball World Cup, roster confirmed

Captain Clare Warwick, Jade Wall, Michelle Cox, Stacey McManus, catcher Taylah Tsitsikronis, along with pitching duo Kaia Parnaby and Ellen Roberts are the veterans from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

12/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Czech Softball national leagues set to open

The Men's Extraliga 2024 starts on 13 April while the Women's Extraliga 2024 starts three days later.

12/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Schedule revealed for the Women's Softball European Championship 2024 in Utrecht, Netherlands

The tournament, set to take place in Utrecht, Netherlands, from 1 to 7 September, 2024, is the top event for women's softball in Europe.

12/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball and softball seasons to open in Switzerland

The Swiss Baseball Softball Federation will host the U-23 Baseball European Championship Qualifier in Zurich in August.

10/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Countdown begins with World Baseball Softball Day one month away

Join the global baseball/softball community in marking a significant chapter on Friday 10 May, as the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) celebrates a decade of remarkable progress and achievements since Riccardo Fraccari's election as president in May 2014.

09/04/2024 1 Minute Read

New WBSC events bidding calendar published

Immediate tournaments available for hosting include the XXXII U-18 Baseball World Cup and the II Youth Baseball5 World Cup in 2025.

08/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico earn tickets to WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup. Puerto Rico claim first-ever Pan American title

The five qualified squads complete the field of 18 teams competing in the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup, which will open this summer with three Group Stage tournaments in Brazil, China and USA.

05/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Men's Softball World Cup Americas Qualifier live on GameTime

The Pan American Championship, which will award the last five spots for the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup, will run from 7 to 14 April. All games will be live-streamed on GameTime.

05/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Lefty Jack Besgrove highlights Australian roster to start Men's Softball World Cup title defence

Australia, ranked No. 1 in the world, included 10 world champions in their roster, including ace Jack Besgrove.

04/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Women's Softball World Cup Finals: Special ticket offer for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Tickets and tournament passes will be available through the Vivaticket platform with a 20% discount on Saturday, 6, and Sunday, 7 April.

29/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Where to Watch: U-18 Women's Softball Pan American Championship live on GameTime

Tournament and Daily Passes are some of the options to watch the U-18 Women's Softball Pan American Championship, a qualifier for the WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup, on GameTime. The tournament opens on March 30 in Monteria, Colombia.

28/03/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Yearbook 2023: "A memorable journey" of wonderful achievement - President Fraccari

The digital publication encompassing an "impressive" year for the World Baseball Softball Confederation is available to download on the WBSC website.

28/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Women's Softball: Czechia to host European champions the Netherlands in four game series

From 29 April to 1 May, world No. 9 Czechia will stage a four-game, three-city series against No. 8 the Netherlands.

28/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Italian Softball League to open on 30 March

The defending champions, Forlì, will debut on home turf against Old Parma. The nine-team league will play a 32-game regular season. The top four finishers will advance to the playoffs.

28/03/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Academy: New scoring features online

The Tablet Course educates on using the BallClubz app. The online Workshops include lessons on scoring. A dedicated section offers documents needed to score games.

27/03/2024 1 Minute Read

U-18 Czechia Women's National Softball Team eyes World Cup group stage with tune-up tournaments in Italy

Czechia split their squad, with the first group playing the Coppa delle Prealpi I on March 17 and 18; and the second group playing the Coppa delle Prealpi II on March 23 and 24.

26/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Men's softball: Julio Gamarci steps down as Argentina National Team head coach

Gamarci steered Argentina to their three WBSC World Titles, one at senior level and two in the junior category.

25/03/2024 1 Minute Read

USA, Great Britain women's national softball teams to face off in Oklahoma City on 29-30 June

Great Britain and the United States last faced off during the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group A playoffs in Balbriggan, Ireland last summer

22/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Anti-doping Monthly Webinar: Whereabouts – All Your Questions Answered

The partnership with the International Testing Agency offers WBSC members unique opportunities. The new webinar is scheduled for 25 March. The baseball/softball specific webinar will happen on 28 May. Education remains a paramount part of the WBSC anti-doping campaign.

22/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Steven Deans returns as New Zealand U-23 Men's National Softball Team head coach

Deans managed New Zealand at the WBSC U-23 Men's Softball World Cup held in Parana, Argentina last year.

18/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Yuruby Alicart home run, Dayra Sandoval shutout lift Charros de Jalisco to first Mexican Softball League title. Yeraldine Carrion MVP

The team from Guadalajara clinched the Serie de la Reina in four games and are the first-ever LMS champions.

13/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Burkina Faso stages Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 seminar in Ouagadougou

According to the National Federation President Ibrahima Siboré, the massive education activity will improve the level of competition in Burkina Faso.

12/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Lima to host 2027 Pan American Games, second time in eight years

During the Pan Am Games Lima 2019, Men's Baseball, Women's Softball and Men´s Softball were all featured as medal disciplines.

11/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Sultanes vs Charros for first-ever Mexican Softball League title; Watch the Finals on GameTime

The teams from Monterrey and Jalisco will battle in the Serie de la Reina. Games 1 and 2 will be played in Guadalajara, with the series moving to Monterrey to find the LMS champions.

11/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Olympic gold medallists Miu Goto, Hitomi Kawabata lead the way as Japan Women's National Softball Team opens training camp in Okinawa

A total of 25 players have been selected for the training camp, including two Olympic gold medallists in Tokyo 2020: Miu Goto and Hitomi Kawabata.

08/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Schedule announced for WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Americas Qualifier in Colombia

The event will take place at Amin Manzur Stadium in Monteria, Colombia, between 30 March and 6 April, with a total of 11 participating teams. The event will also serve as a qualifier for the Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025.

08/03/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC partners with Cricket; Flag Football, Lacrosse, Squash & LA28 to celebrate International Women’s Day

USA Softball's Kelly Maxwell joined stars from cricket, flag football, lacrosse and squash to #InspireInclusion

08/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Women's Sport - Playing a major part in the WBSC 2024 season

Celebrating International Women's Day, here's a close up look at two major tournaments on the WBSC events calendar in 2024 - the Finals of the XVII Women's Softball World Cup and the IX Women's Baseball World Cup. The mixed-gender Baseball5 World Cup will also take place in Hong Kong, China.

08/03/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Men's Softball World Cup: Year-long celebratory Trophy Tour finishes in Australia

The tour saw the beautiful trophy shown off in Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania, along with ACT.

05/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Mexican Softball League playoffs set: Sultanes vs El Aguila & Charros vs Diablos. Follow the action on GameTime

Softball fans outside Mexico can watch the first-ever LMS postseason on GameTime, the WBSC-owned streaming platform. For $4.99 dollars, fans will get access to all the playoff games, including the finals, called Serie de la Reina (Queen Series).

05/03/2024 1 Minute Read

USA Softball Women's National Team to matchup against OKC Spark in June 2024

Before the two games, the U.S. Women’s National Team Selection Camp in Oklahoma City will host a week-long training camp.

05/03/2024 2 Minute Read

Australia win tune-up series against Chinese Taipei eyeing WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals

The home team, which is getting ready to play in the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals this summer, won the series 5-1.

04/03/2024 2 Minute Read

South Africa repeat as African Men's Softball Champions, qualify for WBSC Men's Softball World Cup along with Botswana

South Africa defeated Botswana, 2-0, in the final of the continental championship. Lesotho finished third.

01/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Heather Tarr returns as USA Softball Women's National Team head coach, aims to win WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals

“The USA Softball Coaching Staff for 2024 is well-experienced to lead our team to victory at the WBSC World Cup Finals in Italy,” said Tarr. “With Jimmy Kolaitis, Kyla Holas, and Tim Walton, this dynamic trio brings expertise, synergy, and passion. Our collaboration promises an exciting journey as we strive for gold!”

01/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Logo unveiled for U-15 Women's Softball European Championship

This initiative is part of WBSC Europe's ongoing efforts to enhance its branding and create a unified identity across its various competitions.

29/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Scott Sunley to manage World Champions Australia at WBSC Men's Softball World Cup

"If we continue to work hard, make smart decisions, and understand that you can always learn from the game then we can continue the success that has been built over the past few years. I’m extremely excited for what’s to come in 2024 and beyond,” said Sunley.

28/02/2024 1 Minute Read

New Zealand announce roster for WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup in Sao Paulo

"We know it's going to be incredibly tough to finish top two in our pool to get to the 2025 World Cup Finals but we are excited about the athleticism and potential of the individuals we have selected," said head coach Kiri Shaw.

27/02/2024 1 Minute Read

World powerhouses Japan, USA to clash in women's softball All-Star Series in July

The three-game series will be played in Nagoya, Fujinomiya and Yokohama in Japan, with a game in each city.

27/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Africa: Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa to contest two tickets to WBSC Men's Softball World Cup

The WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Africa Qualifier is set to begin on Thursday in Limpopo, South Africa.

26/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Softball Australia announces roster with eight Olympians for women's softball series against Chinese Taipei

Australia will participate in the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals in Castions di Strada, Italy from 15 and 21 July.

23/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico get ready for WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Americas Qualifiers

Five weeks away from the tournament's opening day, Brazil and Puerto Rico named their roster for the tournament, while hosts Colombia listed 35 players in their preliminary roster.

22/02/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Men's Softball World Cup: Hong Kong, China announced as wild card entry, to play in Group B in Prince Albert

This marks Hong Kong, China's sixth participation in the top men softball competition in the world, and their return to the World Cup after seven years.

21/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Great Britain to visit OKC Spark eyeing Women's Softball World Cups, European Championship & LA28 Olympics

“As our journey towards the LA 2028 Olympic Games continues, the opportunity to play against quality competition becomes vitally important, especially with a group of young athletes," said Great Britain Softball Head of Performance Gary Anderson.

21/02/2024 1 Minute Read

25 coaches certified at Softball Asia seminar in Thailand

A total of 26 coaches - Bhutan (1), Iraq (1), India (5), Malaysia (10), Singapore (2) and Thailand (7) - attended the seminar.

20/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Auckland win New Zealand Men's & Women's National Softball Championships

New Zealand's National Fastpitch Championships were hosted at Rosedale Park by the North Harbour Softball Association, between 15-18 February.

19/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Softball Australia announce U-19 women's preliminary roster for 2024

Australia will compete in Group C of the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup.

19/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Swiss Baseball Softball Federation General Assembly welcomes four new members

President Dagmar Voith Leeman described the 2023 season as successful and highlighted the historic participation in the Baseball European Championship.

16/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Bruno Motroni grand slam gives Patronato seventh men's softball National Championship in Argentina

A grand slam from the 2019 World Champion Bruno Motroni in the top of the eighth inning was the difference in the final of the tournament.

16/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Colombia, Cuba name preliminary rosters for WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Americas qualifier

The event, which will award five spots to the World Cup, will take place in Sincelejo, Colombia, from 7 to 13 April.

14/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Colombia to host Americas qualifiers for U-18 Women's Softball World Cup and WBSC Men's Softball World Cup

The U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Americas qualifier will be held in Monteria, from 30 March to 7 April; while the Men's Softball World Cup Americas qualifier will take place in Sincelejo between 7 and 14 April.

14/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Australia to tune up for WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals against Chinese Taipei

The Australian Women's National Softball Team will be playing Chinese Taipei in a six-game series at Blacktown International Sports Park in early March, in the first international softball game on Australian soil since 2020.

12/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Men's Softball World Cup groups unveiled; World No. 1 Australia to start title defence in Group A

A total of 10 national teams have booked their tickets to the World Cup. Besides one wild card, an African Qualifier (two available spots), which will take place in South Africa from 29 February to 2 March, and an Americas Qualifier (five available spots) scheduled to be played in April, will decide the seven remaining participants in the biggest men's softball event in the world.

10/02/2024 1 Minute Read

"Io Sono Friuli Venezia Giulia": WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals promo video released

The WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals will take place in Castions di Strada in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy from 15 to 21 July later this year.

06/02/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Americas Softball holds Congress in Barranquilla, Colombia

A total of 22 nations participated in the mid-term congress.

05/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Stephanie Küpers appointed as Germany U-18 Women's National Softball Team head coach

Germany is currently ranked No. 19 in the WBSC/KONAMI Women's Softball World Ranking with 646 points. Their highest position ever in the global ranking has been No. 15 from December 2022 to April 2023.

02/02/2024 2 Minute Read

Groups unveiled for WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup

A total of 18 teams will open the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup in three groups of six teams.

02/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Japan Diamond League unveils schedule for 2024 season

The pro softball league season will begin on Friday 12 April at Ogaki City Kita Koen Baseball Stadium (Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture) and Denso Bright Pegasus Stadium (Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture).

01/02/2024 1 Minute Read

The World Games Athlete of the Year 2023: Australian softball star Jack Besgrove finishes in top 10

Besgrove won two World Cups in four months when he helped Australia to their second WBSC Men's Softball World Cup title in December 2022, and led the green and gold to their first-ever WBSC U-23 Men's Softball World Cup in April 2023.

30/01/2024 2 Minute Read

Hermosillo to host WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Group A in June

Hermosillo, in the north western Mexican state of Sonora, will host Group A from 12-16 June 2024.

30/01/2024 3 Minute Read

2023 - A Year of Firsts

The Baseball Champions League was one of a number of milestones for the WBSC in 2023, on and off the field.

30/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Softball Federation of Pakistan elections: Asif Azeem elected as President

The election was held during a general meeting at the Karachi Gymkhana sport club in Karachi.

29/01/2024 2 Minute Read

USA Softball Women's National Team members underline Top 50 Watch List for 2024 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year

Eleven senior and eight USA junior women's national softball team players have been included in the list.

29/01/2024 2 Minute Read

USA Softball U-18 Women's National Team roster announced to host World Cup group in Dallas

USA, holder of the three women's softball world titles (U-15, U-18, and senior), aims to win its fifth consecutive U-18 Women's Softball World Championship, keeping alive the second-longest current streak of consecutive titles in any WBSC World Cup, second only to Japan's six titles at the Women's Baseball World Cup.

29/01/2024 2 Minute Read

Austrian Baseball Softball Federation celebrates 40 year anniversary

National Federation President Rainer Husty remembered the early days: "We started without equipment, playing in parks. We can be proud of what we built."

26/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Mexican Softball League opens historic season, draws huge crowds

A total of 13,408 filled the Mobil Super Stadium in Monterrey for the Sultanes vs Aguilas game. GameTime, the WBSC-owned streaming platform, is broadcasting the Mexican Softball League to the global market outside of Mexico.

26/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Olympic gold medallists conduct Softball Asia coaching clinic in Malaysia

A total of 42 softball coaches and athletes from Hong Kong, China; Malaysia; Philippines; Singapore and Chinese Taipei attended the course in Kuala Lumpur.

25/01/2024 1 Minute Read

GameTime to live-stream Mexican Softball League historic inaugural season

Subscribers from around the world (outside of Mexico) will be able to watch 30 games of the LMS regular season.

23/01/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari: "We look ahead to an exciting year" in 2024

The third edition of the WBSC Premier12 highlights an impressive 2024 international baseball/softball events calendar. "It will be a great finale to a very busy year of events," says Fraccari in a video message to the baseball/softball family.

18/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Hosts Brazil name preliminary roster for WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Group A

This will be Brazil's seventh participation in the U-18 Women's Softball World Cup (counting the previous Junior Women's World Championships).

18/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Education remains paramount in WBSC anti-doping campaign

The WBSC 2021-2014 plan includes monthly webinars in collaboration with the ITA. Registration is open for the first webinar, scheduled for 30 January. The latest list of prohibited substances is available on the WBSC website.

17/01/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Members Handbook: A tool to further boost Member Federations' development

In line with the WBSC Strategic Plan 2022-2028, the WBSC Members Handbook provides guidelines and resources to the members to improve their governance and boost sustainable growth.

16/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Philippines Softball Association to host clinic for high school, college students

The Philippines women's softball team had a busy and successful 2023, being the most improved nation in the 2023 WBSC/KONAMI Women's Softball World Ranking, jumping up 17 spots from No. 31 to No. 14.

15/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Olympia Haarlem win The Cup indoor softball tournament in Netherlands

It was the first tournament of the year in the Netherlands, and served as a preparation for the Softball Hoofdklasse 2024, which is slated to begin on 13 April.

15/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Australia: Olympian Kaia Parnaby pitches New South Wales to Women's Softball National Title

Parnaby was named the Player of the Grand Final. The champions filled their roster with Olympians like Parnaby, Michelle Cox, Rachel Lack, Stacey McManus, Gabbie Plain and Taylah Tsitsikronis.

12/01/2024 2 Minute Read

Pitcher Kagiso Mogale highlights Botswana preliminary roster for WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Africa Qualifier

A total of 30 players have been included in the list, including Kagiso Mogale, a two-time World Cup pitcher who led Botswana to an eighth-place finish in 2017, making the playoffs for the first and only time.

12/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Australian WBSC Softball Umpire Andrew Rindfleish passes away

Andrew Rindfleish (pictured with his son, Scott) called balls and strikes in four WBSC Softball World Cups, the 1996 and 2000 Men's Softball World Championships; and the 1991 and 2001 Junior Men's World Championships. He also served as Australia's National Umpire in Chief between 2004 and 2009.

12/01/2024 1 Minute Read

New Zealand U-18 Women's National Softball Team to tune up for World Cup group stage at senior national championship

New Zealand will participate in the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Group Stage, scheduled for July and August in Brazil, China and USA.

11/01/2024 1 Minute Read

22 nations to participate in Women's Softball European Championship 2024

The Women's Softball European Championship 2024 in the Netherlands will utilize the fields of the UVV softball complex, along with the Domstad Dodgers Ballpark. The Nieuwegein Diamonds and the Centrals/Wombats in De Bilt fields will also play host to this prestigious event.

09/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Men's Softball: Mexico claim Open & Masters gold at Buenos Aires 2023 Pan American Maccabi Games

Following men's softball's inclusion at The World Games Chengdu 2025 official sports programme, the fast-growing discipline keeps expanding its sizeable global footprint with participation in the Buenos Aires 2023 Pan American Maccabi Games.

08/01/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2024: Daily Passes on sale

Tickets are available on the VivaTicket.com platform. Tournament Passes are also on sale for the biggest softball event of the year.

08/01/2024 1 Minute Read

Australia's road to WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2024 set to begin with National Championships

The National Championships are a key part of the high-performance pathway, with the best players being looked at for selection for the Australia's National Team.

04/01/2024 3 Minute Read

Yukiko Ueno: Japanese softball superstar doesn't rule out LA28 Olympic Games appearance

“I would be very happy to be back on the Olympic stage, but rather than striving for that, I would like to cherish each day and each year in front of me and face softball with even greater care," Ueno said.

03/01/2024 2 Minute Read

Kelly Kretschman celebrates softball's Olympic return, heralds momentous growth of women’s softball

Former USA softball star Kelly Kretschman, who attended the WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup last year, said the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2024 will be "like a mini-Olympics" and expects USA and Japan to be in the final.

31/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Softball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 1 Ryuga Umeda (Japan)

Japan's center fielder Ryuga Umeda hit a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning to give his nation the WBSC U-18 Men's Softball World Cup title.

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.

31/12/2023 2 Minute Read

USA finish year No. 1 in WBSC/KONAMI Women's Softball World Ranking for third consecutive time

USA have been the best women's softball programme in the world since December 31, 2021.

31/12/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC/KONAMI Men's Softball World Ranking: Australia end the year as No. 1 for first time

The Aussies climbed to the No.1 spot on 22 November, after the U-18 Men's Softball World Cup.

30/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Softball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 2 Logan Bester (Puerto Rico)

Puerto Rican center fielder Logan Bester claimed the second spot in the Top-10 with a sensational diving catch against Mexico during the inaugural edition of the WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup.

30/12/2023 4 Minute Read

2023 Year in Focus

The confirmation by the IOC Session of baseball/softball on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics programme was one of many "giant strides" made by the WBSC in 2023. The WBSC launched new tournaments, partnered with Konami for the WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS and made significant statute changes whilst announcing 10 May as WBSC Day.

29/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Softball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 3 Kee Hyun Yap (Singapore)

At No. 3, Kee Hyun Yap appeared from nowhere to make an astonishing diving catch in right-centre field at the WBSC U-18 Men's Softball World Cup in Hermosillo, Mexico.

28/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Softball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 4 Erika Piancastelli (Italy)

At No. 4 we find Italian right fielder Erika Piancastelli, who showed off her defensive tools in this spectacular diving catch at the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group C on home soil.

28/12/2023 4 Minute Read

2023 Year in Review - Development: Baseball/Softball continues to develop in many ways and many places

The WBSC funds development through the Continental Associations and various partnerships. New Baseball and Softball venues opened from Africa to the Middle East to Asia while Iran (featured photo) staged its first U-13 Baseball Championship.

27/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Softball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 5 Ryuji Okawa (Japan)

The top five of the WBSC Softball World Cup Plays of the Year opens with an outstanding double play by Japanese shortstop Ryuji Okawa at the WBSC U-23 Men's Softball World Cup Final between Japan and Australia in Parana, Argentina.

26/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Softball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 6 Janet Leung (Canada)

At No. 6, Canada's shortstop Janet Leung showed up her defensive skills in Castions di Strada, Italy, on Day 3 of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group C, to help her team earning a historic win over Japan.

25/12/2023 2 Minute Read

First On-Site Safeguarding Workshop a success

The WBSC Integrity Unit held the first-ever on-site safeguarding workshop during the XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup this past summer and received overwhelming positive feedback. The WBSC Integrity Unit has been promoting #SafeCall safeguarding campaign since 2021.

24/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Softball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 7 Sebastian Hassell (Venezuela)

At No. 7, Sebastian Hassell from Venezuela showed off his wheels and his glove with a crazy leaping catch over the wall in foul territory at the WBSC U-18 Men's Softball World Cup in Hermosillo, Mexico.

23/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Softball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 8 Uxua Modrego (Spain)

No. 8 in the 2023 Softball World Cup countdown is Modrego's run-saving diving catch at centre field against the Netherlands.

22/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Softball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 9 Angelu Gabriel (Philippines)

The Philippines shortstop made a spectacular backhanded grab on a hard one-hopper from Italy's Andrea Filler to end the inning.

22/12/2023 3 Minute Read

LA28 Olympic Games to inspire a new generation for softball - Eri Yamada

Eri Yamada applauded the WBSC's decision to stage new softball tournaments such as the U-15 Women's Softball World Cup and U-23 Men's Softball World Cup saying it will improve the level of softball in the future.

21/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Top-10 WBSC Softball World Cup Plays of the Year: No. 10 Samantha Alekman (USA)

Alekman's diving catch at the U-15 Women's Softball World Cup opens the countdown of the Top-10 WBSC Softball World Cup Plays of the Year.

21/12/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Group B awarded to Pingtan, China

The tournament will be played from 14 to 18 August at the Pingtan Softball Stadium. With Group B being hosted in China, the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Group Stage is complete, with Group A in Brazil and Group C in USA.

19/12/2023 4 Minute Read

2023 Year in Review: Two maiden World Cups, new competition format highlight memorable year for international softball

The U-23 Men's Softball World Cup and the U-15 Women's Softball World Cup enjoyed their historic first edition, while the Women's Softball World Cup inaugurated the Two-Stage Format with a successful group stage.

19/12/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Congress approves Statutes Amendments to enhance global baseball/softball

The Member Federations voted in written form on 6 December. One combined Executive Board will lead the WBSC with the support of two additional permanent Commissions for Baseball and Softball.

18/12/2023 1 Minute Read

USA announce preliminary roster to host WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Group Stage in 2024

"Building upon our most recent finish is paramount and our focus now is putting in the work to be in a position to become world champions in 2025. We have a great group here that will most certainly push each other towards that goal,” said head coach Ron Hackett.

15/12/2023 2 Minute Read

Olympian Leigh Godfrey appointed as head coach of Softball Australia's U-19 Women's Programme

Godfrey is renowned for her distinguished softball career that includes a bronze medal at the Junior World Championships in 2007, competing in five Senior World Championships, including bronze medal honours in 2012 & 2014 and participating in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

14/12/2023 2 Minute Read

Tickets on sale for WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals in Italy

The local organising committee launched a Christmas Special Package for the entire tournament, for only €55.60. This special offer will last until 6 January. Ticket packages are available via VivaTicket.

13/12/2023 2 Minute Read

Dallas, USA to host WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup group in 2024, Finals 2025

Dallas will host one of the three groups that make up the Group Stage of the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup, which will be played from 29 August to 2 September 2024, while the Finals will take place in 2025.

13/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Netherlands to host Women's Softball European Championship 2024 in September

The biggest softball event in Europe will be played from 1 to 7 September, 2024.

13/12/2023 2 Minute Read

Lesotho celebrates success of Tri-Nation Softball Tournament in Mabote

"I'm really happy today to have a turnout of such a large number of teams, and I truly regard this as a milestone," said T’seliso Lemphane, President of the Lesotho Baseball and Softball Association.

12/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Historic draft set up rosters for inaugural Mexican Softball League season

The No. 1 overall pick in the draft was Cuban catcher Rosangela Jardines, selected by Olmecas de Tabasco. The No. 1 pitcher was Yilian Tornes, the Cuban National Team ace, who will play for Aguilas de Veracruz.

12/12/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Africa announces dates, venues of Baseball, Softball & Baseball5 World Cup Qualifiers

South Africa will host U-15 and U-23 Baseball World Cup and Men's Softball World Cup qualifiers. Praia, Cape Verde will be the venue for Africa's Baseball5 World Cup qualifier.

12/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Miu Goto: Softball star receives Japan Diamond League awards, sets sights on LA28 Olympics

Goto (pictured left), who guided Toyota Red Terriers to their first JD.League title, earned the West Division MVP award, along with the best ERA and best win-loss record. Kanna Kudo (pictured right) was the MVP and also the best hitter of the East Division.

11/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Dutch Baseball Softball Federation elects new Board, Gregor Rossen as President

A senior portfolio manager, Gregor Rossen has experience as a coach and an executive in Dutch baseball.

08/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Heidenheim, Regensburg and Wesseling celebrate titles in German baseball/softball

The Heidenheim Heidekoepfe won the Baseball Bundesliga. The Regensburg Legionaere won the German Baseball Cup. The Wesseling Vermins won the Women's Softball Pennant and German Cup.

07/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Swiss baseball/softball celebrates Awards Night

The Zurich Challengers won the Baseball National League A, while the Wittenbach Panthers won in Women's Softball. Baseball National Team manager Chris Byrnes was named the Coach of the Year.

06/12/2023 2 Minute Read

Softball Canada names preliminary roster for Men's Softball World Cup group

The Athlete Pool includes 14 players who won the silver medal at the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup 2022, an additional five with previous Men’s World Cup experience, and six members from the U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup fifth-place team from earlier this year.

06/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Mexican Softball League announces inaugural season schedule, first-ever draft

The participating teams are Sultanes de Monterrey, Olmecas de Tabasco, El Águila de Veracruz, Diablos Rojos del México, Bravos de León and Charros de Jalisco.

06/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Larry Castro appointed as Swiss Women's National Softball Team head coach

The Spaniard takes over from Corina Grass, who successfully led the team in recent years.

04/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Canada Men's National Softball Team head coach John Stuart receives coaching excellence award

The Coaching Association of Canada recognised Stuart for steering Canada to a silver-medal finish at the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup 2022.

30/11/2023 2 Minute Read

Po Chun Liu: Building hopes and dreams through softball

A three-year project turned 16 girls into medal contenders at the WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup in Tokyo, Japan in October with the LA28 Olympic Games now a potential long term ambition.

28/11/2023 1 Minute Read

XVII Women's Softball World Cup Finals schedule announced

World No. 2 Japan will take on No. 10 Australia in the opening game of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals, which will take place in Castions di Strada, Italy from 15 to 21 July, 2024.

28/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Women's, Men's Softball World Rankings to qualify six national teams for The World Games Chengdu 2025

A total of eight teams will compete in each discipline. The top six teams in the WBSC Women's and Men's Softball World Rankings at 31st December 2024 will earn an automatic berth in The World Games 2025.

28/11/2023 2 Minute Read

May 10 declared World Baseball Softball Confederation Day

On 10 May 2014, the WBSC elected its first Executive Board. "We will dedicate this day to our community to celebrate it together," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari during last weekend's Executive Board meeting. "A day to commemorate the unification of baseball and softball."

24/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Japanese softball legend Taeko Utsugi visits Olympic House, adds her name to Olympians Wall

Utsugi, who guided Japan to two Olympic medals as a head coach in Sydney and Athens, visited the Olympic house as member of the WBSC Executive Board, which is holding its meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland.

24/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Anti Doping: WBSC and ITA offer webinar on Clean Sport Education

The webinar, organised by the World Baseball Softball Confederation and International Testing Agency, will take place on 7 December in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish and French. WBSC Athletes' Commission Member and ITA Education Ambassador Randolph Oduber will answer questions.

23/11/2023 2 Minute Read

Dates announced for WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup group and Finals in Canada

One of the three groups, which make up the Group Stage of the XVIII WBSC Men's Softball World Cup, will be staged in Prince Albert, Canada from 10 to 14 July 2024 while the World Championship Finals will be held from 8 to 13 July 2025.

22/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Men's Softball World Rankings: Australia new No. 1, U-18 Men's Softball World Champions Japan No. 2

The Men's Softball World Rankings latest update includes 45 programmes across the five Olympic continents, including eight new countries - American Samoa, Belgium, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Germany, Nicaragua and Spain.

21/11/2023 2 Minute Read

Sao Paulo, Brazil to host WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup group

Brazil will host a WBSC Softball World Cup for the first time, becoming the 16th nation to organize a Women’s Softball World Cup (across all categories) and the 20th nation when including Men’s Softball World Cups.

19/11/2023 3 Minute Read

Ryuga Umeda hits walk-off grand slam, Japan repeat as U-18 Men's Softball World Champions

The win in Hermosillo is Japan's fourth World Championship in the history of the event, and the second in a row after claiming the honours in 2020.

19/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Ryuki Tsuda earns WBSC U-18 Men's Softball World Cup MVP honours, WBSC unveils All-World Team

Tsuda hit .409 for the tournament with two home runs, eight RBIs and was the tournament leader in runs scored with 11. He scored on Umeda's World Championship title-winning grand slam.

19/11/2023 2 Minute Read

U-18 Men's Softball World Cup: McGillivray’s two-run homer, Neid’s pitching gem give Canada bronze medal

Canada's Alex McGillivray and Nicholas Neid played heroic roles against USA to win bronze in the WBSC U-18 Men's Softball World Cup. This is the first time in history of the competition that the two North American neighbours met in a medal game.

18/11/2023 6 Minute Read

U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup - Day 8: Japan clinch Super Round win, set up World Championship Final rematch with Mexico; USA and Canada play for bronze

Japan defeated Mexico, 7-4, in the last game of the Super Round, setting up a rematch against the host team in WBSC U-18 Men's Softball World Cup final. The World Championship game will take place on Sunday, 19 November, at 17.00 local time. USA and Canada will collide in the Bronze Medal Game at 14.00.

17/11/2023 6 Minute Read

U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 7: Mexico secure spot in Sunday's World Championship Final; All Super Round teams still in medal contention

Canada's 10-5 win over USA on Friday confirmed Mexico's place in the final while Japan needs to beat the hosts on the last day of the Super Round on Saturday to book a spot in the final with them.

16/11/2023 5 Minute Read

U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup Day 6: Australia, Japan, Mexico open Super Round with wins

Australia topped Venezuela, 4-3, and Japan defeated Canada, 4-1, in the first two games of the day before Mexico claimed an important 8-1 win over USA to open the Super Round at the Fernando Ortiz Stadium. A grand slam from David Diaz (pictured) earnt him the Player of the Day award.

16/11/2023 1 Minute Read

U-18 Men's Softball World Cup Super Round schedule revealed

Mexico (2-0), USA (2-0), Canada (1-1), Japan (1-1), Australia (0-2) and Venezuela (0-2) will open the Super Round on Thursday in Hermosillo.

15/11/2023 6 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup - Day 5: Venezuela beat Argentina to claim final Super Round spot, schedule announced

A two-out, two-run single from Sebastian Hassell (pictured) in the top of the seventh gave Venezuela the crucial 3-2 win over Argentina to secure third place in Group B. They join Mexico (2-0), USA (2-0), Canada (1-1), Japan (1-1) and Australia (0-2) in the battle for the title of World Champions.

14/11/2023 5 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup - Day 4: Japan, USA, Canada, Mexico win, punch tickets to Super Round along with Australia

The WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup daily blog reviews all the exciting action in Hermosillo, Mexico where Canada, Czechia, Japan, Mexico and USA all won on Tuesday. USA's Cody Gibbons (pictured) was named Player of the Day for pitching a complete-game shutout against Argentina, with 11 strikeouts, four hits and two walks.

13/11/2023 5 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup - Day 3: Historic win for Colombia, Australia beat Czechia in extras, important wins for Mexico, Argentina & USA

The WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup daily blog reviews all the exciting action in Hermosillo, Mexico where Argentina, Australia, Colombia, Mexico and USA all won on Monday. Australia pitcher Joel Byrne was named Player of the Day for throwing an eight-inning complete game to lead his side to a thrilling 3-2 win over Czechia.

12/11/2023 4 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup - Day 2: Venezuela, Australia earn dramatic walk-off wins; Mexico beat Czechia with late-inning rally; Canada, Japan remain undefeated

Australia, Canada and Mexico remain undefeated in Group A after two days of competition. In Group B the defending champions Japan are the only team with a 2-0 record.

12/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Australia and New Zealand qualify for Men's Softball World Cup Group Stage

Eight out of 18 teams are qualified for the XVIII WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Group Stage. WBSC Americas will qualify five and WBSC Africa two further teams. Three Wild Cards will complete the set of participants.

11/11/2023 6 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup - Day 1: USA complete spectacular comeback-victory over Venezuela; Canada, Japan, Australia and Mexico also win on opening day

The WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup daily blog reviews all the action of the opening day in Hermosillo, Mexico where Canada, Japan, Australia, USA and Mexico all won. USA centre field Logan Boom (pictured) was named Player of the Day for his three-run home run against Venezuela.

10/11/2023 3 Minute Read

Australia aiming for record sixth title as WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup begins on Saturday

Australia is also looking to hold the world champion title at all three WBSC Men's Softball World Cups, having won the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup 2022 in New Zealand and the U-23 edition in Argentina in April earlier this year.

10/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Women's Softball World Rankings update: United States, Japan and Puerto Rico lead the way

The Philippines, Singapore and Hong Kong were the best improvers while Italy climbed to a record high position of No. 6. The latest WBSC Women's Softball World Rankings includes 65 programmes.

09/11/2023 4 Minute Read

Preview: WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup in Hermosillo, Mexico

The best men's U-18 softball teams in the world will play in Hermosillo, Mexico. Newly renovated venues will be the stage and part of the legacy of the WBSC U-18 Men's Softball World Cup.

09/11/2023 1 Minute Read

New Zealand and Australia qualify for WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Group Stage

American Samoa hosted the three-team qualifying tournament. Eight National Teams are now qualified for the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Group Stage.

08/11/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup: 42 years of history

With three days to go to the start of the WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup, let’s take a look at the history of the event, the oldest international youth men’s softball world championship.

08/11/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup tickets on sale

Fans can acquire daily passes for the Opening Round at $150 Mexican Pesos (around $US 9).

07/11/2023 2 Minute Read

Key numbers of the WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup

From 0.23 to 936,263, a look at the numbers behind the WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup.

06/11/2023 2 Minute Read

USA win 10th Pan American Games gold medal; Puerto Rico claim silver, Canada bronze

The three medal-winning teams will compete in next year’s WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals, to be played in Buttrio and Castions di Strada, Italy, from 15 to 21 July. They will square off against world No. 2 Japan, No. 7 Australia, No. 8 Italy, No. 9 Netherlands and No. 11 China.

06/11/2023 1 Minute Read

How to watch the U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup

One of Mexico’s largest telecommunications companies, Megacable has been granted the exclusive TV broadcast rights in the Mexican territory for the WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup, and is expected to reach millions of viewers through its channels TVC Deportes, TVC Deportes 2 and Megasports.

06/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Oceania qualifiers for U-18 Women's and Men's Softball World Cups underway in American Samoa

The top two finishers of each tournament will advance to the respective 2024 Group Stage.

03/11/2023 2 Minute Read

Captain Ean Eu to lead Singapore at U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup

Eu is a two-time World Cup veteran who represented Singapore in the U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2020 and the U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup 2023.

02/11/2023 2 Minute Read

USA, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico to play for Santiago 2023 Pan Am Games softball medals as Super Round set

After the Opening Round, the four best-ranked nations in the tournament advanced to the Super Round, which starts on Thursday.

29/10/2023 3 Minute Read

USA claim inaugural WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup title

USA's win over Puerto Rico was based on a superb pitching performance from Macie Bryant who allowed only one hit and claimed 17 strikeouts while leadoff hitter Aspen Boulware, named tournament MVP, collected a hit and a run.

29/10/2023 1 Minute Read

MVP Boulware leads WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup All-World Team

USA’s Aspen Boulware was voted by officials as the best player of the tournament, leading the All-World Team, picked from athletes from the medal games teams.

29/10/2023 2 Minute Read

U-15 Women's Softball World Cup Final Day: Japan jubilant with bronze medal win in Tokyo

Japan pitcher Shion Yamamoto outplayed Chinese Taipei pitchers Li-Yu Kuo and Miao-Hua Chen while Sari Nagatomo and Lilia Lewis scored the crucial runs for Japan on offence.

28/10/2023 5 Minute Read

U-15 Women's Softball World Cup - Super Round Final Day: USA and Puerto Rico advance to gold medal game; Japan and Chinese Taipei to play for bronze

Puerto Rico and USA ended the Super Round with victories on Saturday, advancing to the gold medal game on Sunday to vie for the inaugural WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup title. The two losing sides, Japan and Puerto Rico will play in the bronze medal game.

27/10/2023 2 Minute Read

Santiago 2023 Pan Am Games: The world’s elite set to play for women’s softball gold

The women’s softball competition at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games will feature the best of the best, with the top players from world No. 1 USA, No. 3 Puerto Rico, No. 4 Canada, No. 6 Mexico, No. 14 Cuba, No. 15 Venezuela, No. 18 Peru and No. 55 Chile taking part in the competition. There are 14 Olympians among the 128 participating players, 13 of them from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

27/10/2023 4 Minute Read

U-15 Women's Softball World Cup - Super Round Day 2: Japan beat USA to lead Super Round; Puerto Rico in joint-second with USA after Mexico win

Japan, USA, Puerto Rico and Chinese Taipei remain in contention for Sunday's medal games with one day left to play in the Super Round and Placement Round on Saturday.

27/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Updated schedule released for WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup following Israel withdrawal due to travel restrictions

The Opening Round will consist of a total of five games per day with Canada and Czechia officially opening the competition in Game 1 at 12:00 local time on 11 November.

26/10/2023 4 Minute Read

U-15 Women's Softball World Cup Super Round Day 1: Japan and USA stay perfect; Puerto Rico clinch key win over Chinese Taipei

Day 5 of the WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup saw the start of the Super Round, where Japan and USA kept their unbeaten records. The hosts triumphed over the Philippines, while USA beat Mexico courtesy of two homers from Aspen Boulware. Puerto Rico pulled off a crucial 2-1 win over Chinese Taipei in the first game of the day. In the Placement Round, Brazil beat New Zealand in six innings, and Czechia claimed a superb come-from-behind-win over Italy in a thriller.

25/10/2023 2 Minute Read

Indian Women’s National Softball Team sets sight on LA28: “Our ultimate goal is to qualify for the 2028 Olympics”

Softball India President Neetal Narang expressed her excitement about the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympics and the plans to further develop the game in her country.

25/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Indonesian Softball League returns after 15 years, aims to pave way to LA28 Olympics

Baladewa clinched the women's title, beating Garuda with a final score of 3-1 while the men's category was won by Garuda after defeating the Mohicans, 4-0.

24/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Super Round schedule announced for WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup

The WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup progresses into the next phase of the competition with world No. 2 Japan, No. 1 USA, No. 3 Puerto Rico, No. 5 Chinese Taipei, No. 6 Mexico and No. 21 Philippines set to compete in the Super Round from 26-28 October.

24/10/2023 6 Minute Read

U-15 Women's Softball World Cup Day 4: Japan and USA head to Super Round with undefeated records; Chinese Taipei, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Philippines also advance

Japan beat Mexico and New Zealand to confirm their place in Group A's top position, while USA also topped Group B with a win over Czechia. Both teams advance to the Super Round with perfect records. Chinese Taipei and Puerto Rico kept 4-1 records to secure second place in their respective groups in the Opening Round. Brazil escaped with a victory over the Philippines to close the Opening Round.

24/10/2023 2 Minute Read

Media accreditation open for WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup in Hermosillo, Mexico

All members of the media, both local/national and international, who plan to cover the U-18 Men's Softball World Cup must apply for accreditation through the official WBSC Media Accreditation online platform at https://my.wbsc.org.

23/10/2023 4 Minute Read

U-15 Women's Softball World Cup Day 3: Japan, USA keep perfect records; Mexico, Chinese Taipei, Puerto Rico pick up third victories

Japan and USA have kept their perfect record with three straight victories. Mexico, Chinese Taipei and Puerto Rico improved their records to 3-1. The race for the top three spots and a spot in the Super Round will go down to the final day of the Opening Round on Tuesday.

23/10/2023 2 Minute Read

Amsterdam Pirates win Holland Series, crowned Netherlands baseball champions 2023; Neptunus clinch softball title

The Amsterdam Pirates defeated Curacao Neptunus, 9-8, in Game 7. It was the seventh time in the last 10 years that the Pirates and Neptunus faced off in the final series. In softball, Neptunus won their first Dutch national softball title beating Olympia Haarlem in the decisive game 6-5 with a walk-off single from Damishah Charles.

23/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Olympic Week 2023: 1,000 kids enjoy Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 in Olympic capital

This was the fifth Olympic Week for baseball and softball, following appearances in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2022; and the third edition for Baseball5.

22/10/2023 4 Minute Read

U-15 Women's Softball World Cup Day 2: Japan, USA and Puerto Rico keep win records intact; Chinese Taipei, Czechia, Peru claim first wins; Mexico bounce back to beat Italy

Hosts Japan, USA and Puerto Rico secured their second straight victories, while Chinese Taipei, Czechia and Peru claimed their first wins on the second day of the U-15 Women's Softball World Cup. After opening the day with a loss, Mexico made a comeback to close the day with a win against Italy.

21/10/2023 4 Minute Read

U-15 Women's Softball World Cup Day 1: Japan take victory on opening day of home World Cup; USA, Mexico, Italy, Philippines also post wins

The WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup started with victories for the Philippines, Mexico, Japan, USA and Italy on the opening day on Saturday.

20/10/2023 3 Minute Read

U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup paves way for LA28 prospects

The historic WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup starts on Saturday with 11 teams taking their first step towards a brighter and better future as future Olympians on the road to LA28.

19/10/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup Preview: Tokyo’s bright lights shine for softball’s next wave of stars

The WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup provides a glimpse of the world’s future talent in women’s softball. The event will take place across three venues - Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Complex Baseball Stadium, Setagaya City Okura Sports Center Baseball Ground and Ota Stadium (pictured) - in the world’s largest city, Tokyo, Japan from 21-29 October.

19/10/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup group awarded to Oklahoma City, USA

One of the three groups that make up the Group Stage will take place in Oklahoma City from 17 to 21 September 2024 at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex

19/10/2023 3 Minute Read

Softball in the Olympics: From Melbourne and Mexico City to Atlanta and Los Angeles, an amazing Olympic history, rich with passion and perseverance

The first WBSC Women's and Men's Softball World Cups were staged in Melbourne, Australia in 1965 and Mexico City in 1966 when softball's Olympic dream was launched. It appeared at the Olympics for the first time at Atlanta 1996 before featuring four times and will return again at LA28.

18/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Where to Watch: Maiden edition of WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup on GameTime

Tournament and Daily Passes are some of the options to watch the WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup on GameTime. The opening matches on 21 October sees the Philippines play Czechia and Peru take on Mexico in Tokyo, Japan.

18/10/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup 2023: Argentina present roster with three 2020 World Cup stars

Lucas Galarza, Valentín Mata and Julian Reitober, are the three World Cup stars in Argentina’s roster for Hermosillo.

17/10/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-15 Softball World Cup by the numbers

From one to 14 million, a look at the numbers behind the WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup.

17/10/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup: USA announce squad, 14 back from Pan Am Championship winning team

Cody Gibbons will be USA’s main weapon from the circle. The right-handed pitcher was named the MVP of the Americas Qualifier, posting a 4-0 record with 47 strikeouts in 23 innings, for a 0.30 ERA.

17/10/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Vice President Beatrice Allen awarded the Olympic Order

It is the highest award of the Olympic Movement. IOC President Thomas Bach presented the award with these words: "You have dedicated your life to making the world a better place through sport.

17/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Czechia name roster for U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup in search of second medal in a row

A total of 16 players have been named to represent the European champions in the World Cup, set to be staged in Hermosillo, Mexico, from 11 to 19 November.

04/10/2023 2 Minute Read

Argentina take on Israel in WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup opener as groups, schedule announced

The 30-game Opening Round will run from 11 to 15 November with four games at the Fernando M. Ortiz stadium and two at the Mundialistas Hermosillenses every day. The top three finishers from each group advance to the Super Round, while the other six teams will participate in the Placement Round.

03/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Great Britain announce roster for inaugural WBSC Co-ed Slow Pitch World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico

“My role has been to put a team together that will offer Great Britain every opportunity to be successful,” said head coach Stephen Patterson. “All the players have contributed within this process and have made it very difficult in many ways for myself and the coaching staff to select a final team.”

02/10/2023 2 Minute Read

Olympians Miu Goto, Yukiko Ueno lead Japan to sixth consecutive Gold Medal at Hangzou 2022 Asian Games softball event

Miu Goto and Yukiko Ueno combined to shutout China in the final while Minori Naito homered in the bottom of the first inning to lead Japan’s offence in their 4-0 win over the hosts. Chinese Taipei claimed the bronze medal in a 3-2 thriller.

28/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Asian Games: China, Japan sweep Opening Round in Softball, advance to Super Round with Philippines, Chinese Taipei

In the baseball competition, Thailand and Laos beat Singapore to qualify for the Group Round.

26/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Thomas Makea announces first roster as New Zealand Black Sox head coach

The Black Sox named a renovated squad to face Australia, and hosts American Samoa in the continental event in Pago Pago.

25/09/2023 3 Minute Read

Asian Games Softball: Olympic champions, World Cup stars to feature at Hangzhou 2022

Olympic gold medallists, softball legends and World Cup stars will feature in the continental event, showcasing the highest level in the softball world at the Shaoxing Baseball & Softball Sports Complex.

25/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Asian Games: Volunteers take the field for massive Baseball5 event in Shaoxing

The event took place on the two Asian Games baseball fields, transformed into a dazzling array of 12 Baseball5 fields, with a total of 276 participants organized into 45 teams.

22/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Canada present roster aiming for second WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup title

World No. 4 Canada qualified for the World Cup with a bronze-medal finish at the WBSC Americas Pan American Championship in Sincelejo, Colombia earlier this month.

21/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Mexican Softball League: Historic inaugural season to be staged in 2024 supported by Mexican Baseball League

Six clubs from the Mexican Baseball League will participate in an historic first edition of the Mexican Softball League in 2024: Diablos Rojos del México, Bravos de León, El Águila de Veracruz, Leones de Yucatán, Olmecas de Tabasco and Sultanes de Monterrey.

21/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Media accreditation open for WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup

The I WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup is scheduled from 21-29 October in Komazawa and in Setagaya City in Japan. The registration deadline is Monday, 16 October.

20/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 opens Saturday; baseball, softball start 26 September

Nine teams will compete in the baseball competition, which finishes on 7 October; while eight squads will battle for gold in the softball competition until 2 October. The 19th Asian Games play by play and stats will be managed under the my.WBSC scoring system.