08/07/2023 3 Minute Read

XVII Women’s Softball World Cup - Group C Preview: World No. 2 and Olympic champs Japan lead exciting field

Japan lost to USA in the final of the last edition of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup in 2018 and the Olympic champions and Canada are the clear favourites to finish amongst the top two of Group C and claim a spot in the Finals next year.

07/07/2023 3 Minute Read

XVII Women’s Softball World Cup - Group B Preview: Tight battle for a spot in the Finals

World No. 4 Puerto Rico and No. 10 Netherlands appear as the main contenders, with No. 11 China, No. 12 Spain, No. 28 Cuba and No. 38 South Africa also in the mix.

06/07/2023 3 Minute Read

XVII Women’s Softball World Cup - Group A Preview: USA start as favourites

With the Women's Softball World Cup five days away, it's time to preview Group A action with world No. 1 United States, No. 3 Chinese Taipei, No. 9 Australia, No. 16 Great Britain, No. 17 Ireland and No. 43 Botswana.

05/07/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup: New softball Mizuno M170 to make historic debut at Group Stage

The Mizuno M170, the new softball model to be used in all WBSC Softball World Cups, will make its historic debut in the international scene, replacing the M150 as WBSC’s official softball.

04/07/2023 2 Minute Read

XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals to be played in July 2024 in Italy

The decisive battle for the title of World Champion will take place from 15 to 21 July 2024, finishing just five days before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

03/07/2023 1 Minute Read

XVII Women’s Softball World Cup: Where to Watch and keep up with the Group Stage action

All the information you need to follow the Group Stage play, which starts in Dublin Ireland on 11 July and finishes in Castions di Strada and Buttrio, Italy on 26 July with Valencia, Spain in between.

30/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Jamison Brockenbrough highlights hosts Ireland’s roster for XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group A

The Irish squad includes 12 members of the 2022 roster that participated in the Women’s Softball European Championship.

28/06/2023 2 Minute Read

New Two-Stage Format adds teams, host cities & excitement to XVII Women’s Softball World Cup

An increased number of 18 teams will take part in the XVII Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage across three groups, vying to secure a spot in the Finals in 2024.

27/06/2023 5 Minute Read

XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup: 12 players to watch

With an eccentric mix of world champions, Olympic medallists and future super stars across the 18 teams, here's a look at 12 players from this year’s tournament who are worth watching and worth your attention in the Group Stage. One of the most electric players in the game, Aleshia Ocasio (pictured) is a two-way player who can impact the game both from the pitching circle and the batting box.

25/06/2023 2 Minute Read

XVII WBSC Women's Softball World Cup by the numbers

Check out the key numbers for the XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup ahead of the Group Stage, which takes place from 11-26 July in Ireland, Spain and Italy.