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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

03/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Great Britain: Are we witnessing the rise of a new baseball and softball European powerhouse?

Great Britain is knocking on the door of baseball and softball's elite after fantastic performances in 2023 at the World Baseball Classic, European Baseball Championship and the Women’s Softball World Cup.

22/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Five countries and 30 national teams: Two-stage format proves successful for baseball and softball around the world

Ireland, Italy, Spain, Canada, and Japan welcomed the best of women's baseball and softball in a summer full of action, with 30 teams taking the field.

11/08/2023 2 Minute Read

Zoe Hicks: A duel code trail blazer in Women's Baseball and Softball

Hicks (pictured No 13) played first base for Canada in last month's WBSC Women's Softball World Cup and is now playing third base at the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup.

03/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Top ranked women’s softball nations USA, Japan set to face off in Japan All-Star Series

The three-game series will take place from 4 to 7 August, held at three major venues that contributed to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

31/07/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC Softball World Rankings: United States stays as world No. 1 in women’s softball

World No. 2 Japan retains position, while Puerto Rico and Chinese Taipei switch in third and fourth positions. The rankings reflect the points earned from new events as per April 2023 and the expiration of points in 2019.

26/07/2023 7 Minute Read

Japan and Canada claim Group C tickets to the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2024; Italy and China advance as two wild cards with Group Stage now complete

The final day of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group C started with Venezuela beating New Zealand in the playoff for fifth and sixth place. Italy then beat the Philippines in a rain-affected cliff hanger. Japan beat Canada in the final.

26/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Japan advance to the Finals 2024 with 7-1 win over Canada

Once again aces Miu Goto and Yukiko Ueno were instrumental in Japan’s win.

26/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Giulia Koutsoyanopulos drives in four, helps Italy beat Philippines in 3rd v 4th playoff

Giulia Koutsoyanopulos homered in the second inning for Italy and commanded a 10-hit offensive effort.

26/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Yuruby Alicart’s home run propels Venezuela to 4-0 win over New Zealand and fifth place

Cassidy Knudsen and Michelle Floyd combined for the shutout.

25/07/2023 8 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group C Day 4 - Philippines claim dramatic walk off win over Italy to book last spot in playoffs

Canada and Japan finished in the top two and will play tomorrow's final with Japan and the Philippines third and fourth. New Zealand and Venezuela will play the 5th-6th Placement Game.

25/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Philippines beat Italy with dramatic walk off win, claim last play off spot

The win saw the Philippines claim fourth place in the Opening Round standings to keep their chances of winning a ticket to the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2024 alive.

25/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Nicole Hammoude homers, Angelu Gabriel drives in three in Philippines win over New Zealand

For the Philippines, Palma was the winning pitcher in four innings of work, allowing two hits and one run while striking out three.

25/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Superstars Miu Goto, Yukiko Ueno blank Italy as Japan secure spot in the playoffs

Japan must wait the result of the final game between Italy and Philippines to know their position in the standings.

25/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Sakura Miwa pitches five-inning no hitter in Japan’s 7-0 win against Venezuela

The Japanese pitcher faced the minimum batters through five innings, helped by a double play in the top of the fifth.

25/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Sara Groenewegen, Dawn Bodrug combined shutout gives Canada 4-0 win over New Zealand

24/07/2023 6 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group C Day 3 - Italy & Philippines postponed due to weather; Canada, New Zealand and Venezuela collect crucial wins

Day three of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group C saw Venezuela beat the Philippines followed by Canada's key win over Olympic champions Japan, New Zealand's win over Venezuela before the evening game between Italy and the Philippines was postponed.

24/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Katrina Nukunuku drives in two as New Zealand record comeback win against Venezuela

Loran Parker recorded the win from the circle. She pitched 3.1 scoreless innings in relief, giving up two hits and a walk, with two strikeouts.

24/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Canada rack up 11 hits, Kelsey Harshman homers to defeat Japan in a thriller

This is the first time Canada beat Japan in a Women’s Softball World Cup or an Olympic Games since Athens 2004 Olympics, when they beat the Japanese team, 1-0, in eight innings.

24/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Yakary Molina’s grand slam, Cassady Knudsen complete game lift Venezuela past Philippines

A costly defensive error by Philippines shortstop Nicole Hammoude opened the door for the Venezuelan victory.

23/07/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group C Day 2: Italy beat Canada to go top of Group C

The hosts took the lead in the third and opened the score in the fourth, earning a 6-1 win that brought them to 3-0 after two days. Japan outscored the Philippines and is also undefeated.

22/07/2023 5 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup: Puerto Rico and Netherlands claim Group B tickets to Finals 2024

Puerto Rico beat China in the final before China lost the repechage game to the Netherlands, who had beaten Cuba in the 3rd v 4th game. Spain beat South Africa to finish fifth. Meanwhile, the first day of play in Group C in Buttrio and Castions di Strada, Italy started on Saturday with Japan, Canada and Italy winning.

22/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Jessie Van Aalst outstanding evening gives the Netherlands ticket to Finals 2024

The two-way player produced the only two runs of the game in the first inning, and tossed 5.2 scoreless innings against China to carry Netherlands to final win in Group B.

22/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Aleshia Ocasio pitches complete game, scores a run to send Puerto Rico to Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2024

Ocasio struck out eight in seven innings of work, giving up only one run; Offensively, she went 2-for-3 with one run scored.

22/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Eva Voortman pitches complete game, sends Netherlands to the repechage in Group B

Eva Voortman pitched a complete-game gem for the European Champions, with 11 strikeouts and two walks, while giving up two hits and one run.

22/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Beatriz Alonso pitches shutout against South Africa; Spain finish in fifth place

Alonso pitched the complete game shutout, allowing two hits and one walk, while striking out four rivals. It was her first win of the tournament.

21/07/2023 5 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group B - China, Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Netherlands confirmed in top four playoff positions

The final day of the Opening Round on Friday saw Puerto Rico beat the Netherlands and Spain and China prove too good for South Africa and Cuba. Meanwhile, Group C in Italy is in preparation mode for the start of its Opening Round on Saturday.

21/07/2023 2 Minute Read

One day to go to WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group C: Head coaches discuss their chances

The WBSC had a chance to interview Reika Utsugi (Japan), Kaleigh Rafter (Canada), Federico Pizzolini (Italy), Ana Santiago (Philippines), Maria Soto (Venezuela), and Donny Hale (New Zealand).

21/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Karla Claudio sparks late rally to give Puerto Rico key win over Spain, second place in the standings

Puerto Rico’s captain hit a two-run double to the right centre field gap to give Puerto Rico the lead in the sixth inning.

21/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Yilian Tornes pitches a gem as Cuba beat China to close Opening Round

Tornes pitched the complete game, striking out 13 while giving up four hits, two walks and one run. This game represents her third win and her third complete game of the tournament.

21/07/2023 1 Minute Read

China secure double chance in the playoff with 10-0 win over South Africa

The Asian squad secured a double chance in tomorrow’s playoffs with a 10-0 win over South Africa, in the last day of the Opening Round.

21/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico score six unanswered runs to beat Netherlands, secure their spot in the playoffs

After falling behind 1-0 in the first inning, Puerto Rico did the rest of the scoring in the game.

20/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Women's Softball World Cup Group C: Japan, Canada and Italy expected to lead the way

The three teams warmed up during the Canada Cup. Japan's pitching (Miu Goto pitched during the World Games 2022) looked too strong for everybody. Venezuela, New Zealand and Philippines are willing to show they belong to the world stage.

20/07/2023 6 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group B Day 3: China, Cuba, Netherlands book Playoff spots, two teams in contention for remaining place

Day three of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group B on Thursday saw the Netherlands beat hosts Spain followed by Puerto Rico giving Cuba their first defeat, the Netherlands beating South Africa and China proving too good for Spain in the last game of the day.

20/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Jiaxin Xie’s five RBIs send China to the playoffs

The Chinese Women’s National Softball Team clinched their spot in the playoffs with today’s five-inning win over hosts Spain, 8-0, in the last game of Day 3 of the Women’s Softball World Cup Group B.

20/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Netherlands sweep today’s doubleheader with run-difference win over South Africa

Netherlands only needed three offensive innings to score 11 runs and get enough run difference in the scoreboard to end the game in the fourth.

20/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Aleshia Ocasio throws complete game as Puerto Rico grab important win over Cuba

Janelle Martinez was responsible for all Puerto Rico runs, collecting two RBIs and scoring one run.

20/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Oosting’s homer, Wissing clutch hit give Netherlands first win of the tournament

For the Netherlands, Marjolein Merkx grabbed the win, after pitching the first four innings of play. She struck out seven, while allowing two hits and one walk.

19/07/2023 6 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group B Day 2: Cuba and China stay undefeated; top standings

Wednesday's action saw China beat the Netherlands before Cuba and Puerto Rico were too good for South Africa and then Cuba beat Spain in the evening game.

19/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Yilian Tornes outduels Anyibel Ramirez to lead Cuba past Spain

Cuba’s left-hander struck out nine hitters in seven innings, giving up only three hits and two walks.

19/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Consistent offence propels Puerto Rico to five-inning win against South Africa

Youngster Macey Cintron took the ball for Puerto Rico and tossed a five-inning complete game, giving up four hits and one run, while striking out four. She earned the win.

19/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Casanova’s four RBIs spark run-difference win for Cuba over South Africa

The Caribbean team scored multiple runs in three innings, carried by a three-hit, four RBI performance by Yanisleidys Casanova.

19/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Min Ren homers, Xiaoyan He drives in go-ahead run in China’s key 5-4 win over the Netherlands

Min Ren homered in the third and Xiaoyan He delivered a go-ahead RBI single for China, to overcome a three-run deficit against the European champions.

18/07/2023 4 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group B Day 1: Wins for Cuba, China and Spain on opening day

The first day of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group B in Valencia, Spain saw Cuba beat the Netherlands, China over come Puerto Rico and Spain prove too good for South Africa.

18/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Spain use 13-run first inning to cruise past South Africa

Starter Beatriz Alonso tossed two perfect innings for Spain, striking out the six batters she faced.

18/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Steady pitching, clutch hitting power China past Puerto Rico on Day 1

A two-out, two-run single off the bat of Xiaoyan He was all the run support the pitching staff needed.

18/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Casanova’s bat lifts Cuba over Netherlands 4-3 to open World Cup Group B

Yilian Tornes pitched the complete game for Cuba, striking out six while allowing seven hits, three runs and four walks. She earned the win for the Cuban side.

17/07/2023 4 Minute Read

WBSC Women's World Cup Group B - Head Coaches' Quotes: "We’re ready," says David Santos, coach of Puerto Rico, favourites for the tournament

The six captains of the participating teams - Yue Xie (CHN), Yilian Rondon (CUB), Jessie Van Aalst (NED), Karla Claudio Rivera (PUR), Emily Mahlalela (RSA), Uxua Modrego (ESP) - pictured in front of the Serrano Towers in Valencia ahead of the start of the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group B on Tuesday.

17/07/2023 1 Minute Read

XVII WBSC Women's Softball World Cub-Group C: "We are going to make the world of softball proud"

The Italian Northeastern Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia government introduced the event to the local press. FIBS president Andrea Marcon: "We're going to see the best softball Italy has ever experienced, and this region is going to make the world proud."

17/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Italy announce final roster for Women's Softball World Cup Group C

After finishing third at the Canada Cup, the 'Azzurre' will play three warm-up games against the University of Alabama from 18 to 21 July.

16/07/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group B: Valencia ready to welcome the world

The Camp Municipal de Valencia in Spain is the venue for the 19 Group B games taking place from Tuesday to Saturday.

15/07/2023 5 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group A - USA and Australia claim tickets to Finals 2024

USA beat Great Britain to claim the first ticket before Australia beat Chinese Taipei and Great Britain to claim the second.

15/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Australia come from behind to beat Great Britain, clinch a spot in the Finals 2024

After beating No. 3 Chinese Taipei, the Aussies topped No. 16 Great Britain in the repechage to join USA in the Finals.

15/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Australia eliminate Chinese Taipei with narrow 4-3 win, remain in contention for second Finals spot

Australia will meet Great Britain, in a head-to-head battle for the second spot in next year’s Finals.

15/07/2023 1 Minute Read

USA defeat Great Britain, advance to the World Cup Finals in 2024

After an early start and a long rain delay, USA defeated Great Britain, 7-0 in five innings, to secure their presence in next year’s Finals.

14/07/2023 3 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group A - Australia beat Chinese Taipei in only game played on day four due to weather conditions

The schedule for the final day of the Opening Round had four games originally scheduled to complete the Opening Round on Friday starting with Chinese Taipei v Australia, followed by Botswana v Great Britain, Great Britain v USA and USA v Ireland. Only the first game of the day between Chinese Taipei and Australia took place due to the adverse weather conditions.

14/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Australia beat Chinese Taipei after eight-hour rain delay to finish third in Opening Round. Both teams meet again in the playoffs

Kandra Lamb got the start for Australia and was credited with the win, after pitching 4.2 innings, with three strikeouts and four hits.

13/07/2023 3 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group A - Day 3: USA pip Australia in thrilling tiebreaker; Wins also for Great Britain, Chinese Taipei & Australia (against Botswana)

Day three of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group A saw Australia beat Botswana first up followed by Chinese Taipei also beating Botswana before USA won in extras against Australia and Great Britain beat Ireland.

13/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Georgina Corrick throws five-inning perfect game in 7-0 win against Ireland

The right hander retired the 15 hitters she faced in the game, recording nine strikeouts.

13/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Hannah Flippen gives USA walk-off win against Australia as Megan Faraimo dominates from the circle

Megan Faraimo was stellar from the circle for USA, pitching eight scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts, two walks and one run.

13/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Chia-Yung Chang hits inside the park home run, Chinese Taipei beat Botswana

Chia-Yung Chang delivered the highlight of the afternoon with an impressive inside the park home run.

13/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Eight-run first inning leads Australia to win over Botswana

Australia’s leadoff hitter Pippa Adkins went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored.

12/07/2023 4 Minute Read

Women's Softball World Cup Group A - Chinese Taipei, USA, Australia and Great Britain win on exciting day two

Day two of the premier international women's softball tournament saw Great Britain beat Chinese Taipei, Australia overcome Ireland, USA beat Botswana and Chinese Taipei win against Ireland on day two.

12/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Sizzling offence carries Chinese Taipei past Ireland in five

Chia-Wen Shen hit a solo homer in the second inning while Chia-Yi Chen collected three RBIs in the game.

12/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Hannah Flippen's four RBIs power USA past Botswana

Olympic silver medallist Ali Aguilar homered for the defending World Champions while lefty Kelly Maxwell was credited with the win.

12/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Kaia Parnaby tosses one-hitter to lead Australia to 4-0 win over Ireland; Jade Wall homers

Kaia Parnaby pitched a 14-strikeout shutout, while Jade Wall homered for the Aussies.

12/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Georgina Corrick, stellar defence lift Great Britain past Chinese Taipei

The Asian team outhit the Europeans 7-3, but stellar defence and clutch pitching from Corrick kept Chinese Taipei scoreless through the game.

11/07/2023 3 Minute Read

Women's Softball World Cup Group A - Ireland, USA and Great Britain win on ground breaking opening day

Great Britain beat Australia 2-0 in the opening game, while defending champions USA beat Chinese Taipei 5-0 in the second before Ireland were too good for Botswana winning 7-0 in the last game of the day.

11/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Kailey O’Connor tosses one-hitter, guides hosts Ireland to Opening Day win

"It felt great. We were a little nervous at first but once we started getting the first pitch going, it felt normal, it felt like we were all clicking,” said O’Connor after the game.

11/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Kiki Milloy homers as USA shutout Chinese Taipei to open World Championship defence

Ally Carda struck out two while walking one batter in five innings of work.

11/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Great Britain stun Australia behind a Georgina Corrick gem; Kendyl Scott homers

Corrick pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, striking out seven hitters.

10/07/2023 5 Minute Read

WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup one day to go: Head coaches excited to play in historic group stage tournament

Photo at Bremore Castle: The captains of the six participating teams are set to play in the first two-stage tournament in WBSC history when the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup starts on Tuesday at the Balbriggan All Weather Field in Fingal-Dublin in Ireland.

10/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Italy to warm up for Women's Softball World Cup at 2023 Canada Cup

The 'Azzurre', after starting with a 7-3 exhibition game win against Australia, will face Group C rivals Japan and Canada. Other Group C participants, Czechia and New Zealand, will play exhibitions in Forlì.

09/07/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup ready for lift off

Australia take on Great Britain in the first game of the tournament at the Balbriggan All Weather Field in Fingal-Dublin in Ireland on Tuesday at 11:00 local time.

09/07/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group A: Great Britain head to Ireland after tough OKC Spark pro team series

The British team used the games to tune up for the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group A, which starts on Tuesday at the Balbriggan All Weather Field in Fingal-Dublin.

08/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Aleshia Ocasio shines from the circle to give Puerto Rico women’s softball Central American and Caribbean Games gold medal in tight final against Cuba

Puerto Rico beat Cuba, 2-0, in the final game of the regional multi-sport competition.

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.

23/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Nushka De Beer & Cassandra Kalpens: 2018 stars lead South Africa roster for WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup 2023

South Africa will face No. 4 Puerto Rico, No. 10 Netherlands, No. 11 China, No. 12 Spain and No. 28 Cuba in Group B. Nushka De Beer (pictured) and Cassandra Kalpens are the only two players from the 2018 Women’s Softball World Cup and will represent the veteran presence in South Africa’s dugout.

22/06/2023 2 Minute Read

One month to go: Meet Castions di Strada and Buttrio, the host cities of WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group C

The two host cities have similar sizes (approximately 3,800 inhabitants) and are a 30-minute driving distance from Udine, the area's principal city. The XVI-century star fort in Palmanova is the main tourist attraction.

21/06/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group A launched at Bremore Castle in Balbriggan, Fingal County, Ireland

“As a strong supporter of women’s sports, I am thrilled to launch Ireland’s role as a co-host of the Women’s Softball World Cup,” said Mayor of Fingal, Councillor Adrian Henchy.

21/06/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group C: Seven Olympic bronze medallists to lead Canada

Entzminger, Franklin, Groenewegen, Harshman, Leung, Polidori and Wideman were part of the Canadian team that claimed the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games, the country’s first Olympic softball medal.

19/06/2023 2 Minute Read

Ace Georgina Corrick highlights Great Britain’s squad for WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group A

The roster sees 12 players return from last year’s silver-medal winning European Women’s Championship team.

18/06/2023 2 Minute Read

One month to go: Explore Valencia, home of the XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group B

The third biggest city in Spain will host World No. 4 Puerto Rico, No. 10 Netherlands, No. 11 China, No. 12 and home team Spain, No. 28 Cuba and No. 38 South Africa from 18-22 July for Group B of the biggest international softball event of the year.

11/06/2023 2 Minute Read

One month to go: Discover Fingal-Dublin, home of the XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group A

World No. 1 USA, Chinese Taipei (3), Australia (9), Great Britain (16), hosts Ireland (17) and Botswana (43) will play the first 19 games of the XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup at Balbriggan Softball Field before the tournament moves to Valencia, Spain for Group B action.

02/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Anyibel Ramirez to lead Spain’s pitching staff as Group B hosts unveil roster for WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup

It will be Spain’s second participation in the most important international women’s softball tournament in the world, after a 20th place finish at the 1994 World Cup in St. John’s, Canada.

02/06/2023 2 Minute Read

Tickets on sale for XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage

Softball fans can purchase tickets online for the three groups of the World Cup, the biggest softball event of the year.

22/05/2023 2 Minute Read

Watch international baseball and softball live; WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup headlines GameTime 2023 subscription offers

All 57 games of the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage will be live-streamed on GameTime. Fans will be able to opt for three different services: Tournament Pass, Group Pass and Daily Pass. GameTime has also launched a Season Pass special offer, that includes all baseball and softball World Cups for 2023.

22/05/2023 1 Minute Read

Women’s Softball World Cup: Netherlands to open friendly series against Czechia, announce pre-World Cup schedule

Following the series against Czechia, the Netherlands will also host world No. 3 Chinese Taipei from 21-27 June.

17/05/2023 2 Minute Read

Great Britain to host WPF’s Oklahoma City Spark to tune up for WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup

The series, to be called the Royal Spark Challenge, will take place at the National Baseball & Softball Complex at Farnham Park in Buckinghamshire and will mark the first time a professional softball team has played in Great Britain.

11/05/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage two months to go; Media accreditation open

The deadlines to register are: Group A (IRL): 7 July; Group B (ESP): 14 July; Group C (ITA): 18 July

09/05/2023 2 Minute Read

China head coach Tang Changdong aiming for Women’s Softball World Cup Finals ticket and Asian Games gold

"Our target is to finish as top two and secure a ticket to the World Cup Finals next year," Tang said, adding that he expected tough matches against the Netherlands and Puerto Rico.

05/05/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup: Australia roster mixes seven Olympians, young talent for Group Stage

“It’s the first time the Aussie Spirit has been involved in the WBSC ‘s new world cup format and it gives us a great opportunity to play world class opponents two-years in a row,” said Australia Head Coach, Laing Harrow.

04/05/2023 1 Minute Read

2023 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year: Eight US national team players among Top-10 finalists

The list includes a World Champion after winning gold at The World Games 2022, three members of the US National Team for the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage 2023, and four U-18 World Champions with USA.

27/04/2023 2 Minute Read

Game schedule announced for XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage

A total of 57 games will be played across the Group Stage, which will take place in Ireland from 11-15 July, Spain from 18-22 July and Italy from 22-26 July.

14/04/2023 1 Minute Read

World No. 1 USA announce National Team roster for WBSC Women's Softball World Cup

The three-time defending World Champions will compete in Group A in Fingal-Dublin, Ireland, from 11 to 15 July. “It’s a versatile group with solid pitching in the circle, some of the best defensive players in the world and both power and speed at the plate,” said head coach Heather Tarr.

08/04/2023 2 Minute Read

Japan, China, Chinese Taipei qualify for WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup; Philippines receive wild card

The three East Asian powerhouses and the Southeast Asian squad advanced to the World Cup as the Top four finishers in the Women’s Softball Asia Cup that concluded on Saturday.

01/04/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup wild card awarded to Asia

With this decision, the Asian continent will have four representatives in the Group Stage of the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup. The top three nations in the final standings of the Women’s Softball Asia Cup - to be staged from 2-8 April in Incheon, Korea - will earn a berth in the World Cup, which starts in July.

31/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Women’s Softball World Cup Asia qualifier set to open in Incheon, Korea; Watch it on GameTime for free

WBSC OTT platform GameTime will stream all the games of the Women’s Softball Asia Cup for free at gametime.sport.

30/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Japan to host USA in international women’s softball series in August

The three-game series will begin days after the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup group stage.

24/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Women’s Softball Asia Cup 2023: Schedule announced for Women's Softball World Cup Qualifier

Nine participating teams will compete for the continental title and three available tickets to the XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup, which will take place next July in Europe.

21/03/2023 2 Minute Read

Two-Stage Softball World Cups competition format announced

The first event to be held under this new system is the XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup this year, which will play the Group Stage in Europe from 11 to 26 July in Fingal-Dublin, Ireland (Group A); Valencia, Spain (Group B); and Castions di Strada and Buttrio, Italy (Group C). The finals will be staged in Italy in the summer of 2024.

17/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Miu Goto highlights renovated Japan roster for WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Asia qualifier

The Asia Cup will be played from 2-8 April in Incheon, Korea, with three tickets to the XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup 2023 at stake.

15/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Seven Olympians in Canada's preliminary roster for WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup, Pan American Games

Entzminger, Franklin, Groenewegen, Harshman, Hayward, Leung, Polidori and Wideman are the veterans from the 2021 National Team, that claimed a historic first-ever Olympic medal for Canada at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

13/03/2023 2 Minute Read

Six World Cup qualifiers highlight Softball Asia 2023 events calendar

The WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup qualifier, to be staged from 2-8 April in Incheon, South Korea, will be the first of six continental qualifers this year in Asia.

23/02/2023 2 Minute Read

Softball's great success at The World Games 2022 showcases strong contribution to multi-sport events

The softball competition proved to be a fan-favourite event at The World Games 2022, recording the most tickets sold to the public and sponsors. It was the only one of the 34 sports to surpass the 10,000 tickets sold mark.

22/02/2023 2 Minute Read

Monica Abbott: Softball star, four-time world champion and two-time Olympic medallist calls time on stellar career - ‘The day has come for me to step away from the circle’

One of the greatest pitchers in the history of the game, Abbott earned four WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup gold medals (2006, 2010, 2018, 2022) and two Olympic silver medals at the Beijing 2008 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

16/02/2023 1 Minute Read

New Zealand first team to announce squad for WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup; name Donny Hale as head coach

Hale, a three-time world champion with the Black Sox in 2000, 2004 and 2013 has been appointed as Head Coach of the New Zealand White Sox.

15/02/2023 1 Minute Read

South Africa win African Championship over Botswana; both advance to WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup

World No. 39 South Africa and No. 47 Botswana became the continent’s representatives at the XVII Women’s Softball World Cup - to be played in Ireland, Spain and Italy in July, after finishing in the top-two spots of the standings at the World Cup Africa qualifiers. Kenya and Lesotho finished third and fourth respectively.

13/02/2023 1 Minute Read

‘The World Will Be In Europe’: Official video promo released for XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup

The historic tournament, to be played in Ireland, Spain and Italy this summer, will be the first to be played under the new Two-Stage format.

11/02/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup hosts proud to welcome the world to Europe

Presidents Colum Lavery (IRL), Andrea Marcon (ITA) and Jesus Lisarri (ESP) - pictured with WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari and WBSC Softball Division Chair Craig Cress - were the speakers during a round table, where they agreed on the sense of pride and excitement for hosting the biggest WBSC event in 2023.

08/02/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Africa qualifier opens in Botswana

Botswana (host), Kenya, Lesotho and South Africa will battle for the two available spots in the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage.

31/01/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup: Botswana unveil roster for Africa Qualifier in Gaborone

The tournament will grant two spots to the World Cup Group Stage later this year for the top two teams in the final standings.

18/01/2023 2 Minute Read

Mizuno unveils new, more sustainable official softball for WBSC Softball World Cups

Through the WBSC-Mizuno partnership, that runs through to 2025, the Japan-based company is appointed as the official softball and umpire equipment supplier for all WBSC softball events, including Men’s and Women’s Softball World Cups.

03/01/2023 1 Minute Read

XVII Women’s Softball World Cup: Group C’s hosts Italy open training camp in Florida

Italy will host the XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group C in Castions di Strada & Butrio, from 22-26 July 2023; and the Finals in 2024.

31/12/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC Softball World Rankings: Argentina, USA close 2022 on top of men's & women’s rankings

For the first time in history Argentina close the year as World No. 1 in the men’s chart; while USA remain as the top-ranked nation in the world in the women’s ranking.

21/12/2022 4 Minute Read

2022 Year in Review: Men’s, Women’s softball world champions crowned in the same year for the first time in history

The final softball event of the year was the II WBSC U-12 Mixed Softball World Cup.

15/12/2022 3 Minute Read

Dates, groups unveiled for XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup; first to be played under new Two-Stage format

The XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup will open next year with a new Two-Stage format. Group A will compete in Dublin, Ireland from 11-15 July; followed by Group B in Valencia, Spain, from 18-22 July; and Group C in Castions di Strada & Buttrio, Italy, from 22-26 July.

21/11/2022 1 Minute Read

USA win Pan American Championship undefeated, advance to Women’s Softball World Cup along with Canada, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Venezuela

USA beat Canada, 12-1, in the final of the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Americas Qualifier. Cuba earned the bronze medal.

10/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Women’s Softball World Cup 2024 Americas Qualifier begins Saturday

A total of 14 teams aim to qualify for the XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup, which will be played for the first time under the two-stage format.

02/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Olympian Yuruby Alicart returns to Venezuelan Women’s National Softball Team aiming to lead new generation

After four years of abscence, the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games veteran announced she is back with her national team for the World Cup Americas Qualifier.

28/10/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage: Groups announced for Americas qualifier

All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on the WBSC Americas Softball YouTube Channel.

22/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Softball Asia 2023 tournaments announced

“This meeting is very important for us to move forward and get back on track,” said WBSC Secretary General and SA President Beng Choo Low.

18/08/2022 2 Minute Read

Softball legend Yukiko Ueno interview: What it takes to be the best in the sport

Ueno was in attendance during the WBSC Congress 2022 in Taiwan, where she received the WBSC Order of the Golden Diamond. The WBSC talked with the 40-year-old pitcher about her career and some of the top moments of her illustrious career, in an interview not to be missed.

12/08/2022 2 Minute Read

Four years ago, USA wins Women’s Softball World Championship with walk-off, earns Tokyo 2020 Olympic ticket

The WBSC Women’s Softball World Championship 2018 was the first Olympic Qualifier for the Tokyo 2020 softball event.

31/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Netherlands clinch Women’s Softball European Championship, advance to World Cup 2024 with Great Britain, Italy

The Netherlands defeated Great Britain, 7-0, in the final game of the European Championship played in Catalonia, Spain.

22/07/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup European qualifier set to open on Sunday in Catalonia, Spain

The European tournament will take place in Barcelona, Gavà, Sant Boi de Llobregat and Viladecans.

19/07/2022 2 Minute Read

Monica Abbott: Softball continues to strengthen and grow globally with more nations developing elite programmes

"Playing internationally, being a part of the international game, both with the WBSC and then also at professional leagues, as you spread knowledge throughout it’s a trickle effect,” said Abbott.

15/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Softball gold medal game draws largest crowd of any sport at The World Games 2022

The 10,000+ attendance for softball's gold medal game was two times as large as the second-highest attended event of the multi-sport competition thus far.

14/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Haylie McCleney named MVP as The World Games All-World Team revealed

The MVP and local outfielder hit .553 with 4 runs and 5 RBI as USA’s everyday leadoff hitter.

14/07/2022 2 Minute Read

USA wins The World Games gold medal, three-peats as women’s softball world champion

A three-run double off the bat of Janae Jefferson in the second inning was the difference in another final to be remembered between the top two teams in the world.

14/07/2022 2 Minute Read

Hsia-Ai Ke’s gem gives Chinese Taipei World Games bronze medal

This is Chinese Taipei’s first medal at a softball world championship in 20 years, and the third overall podium.

12/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Fujita homers as Japan blanks Chinese Taipei, moves to Gold Medal Game

Yamato Fujita hit a monster home run to left field in the four-run fourth inning.

12/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Carsyn Gordon’s home run leads Puerto Rico 7-0 win over Italy

Puerto Rico will meet Canada in the 5th place game.

12/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Flippen, Pleasants blast two-run home runs as USA tops Canada, wins Group A

Undefeated USA cruises into the semifinals of The World Games 2022.

11/07/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC presents Order of the Golden Diamond Award to Monica Abbott

The left-handed pitcher is a three-time softball World Champion and a two-time Olympic silver medalist. She holds multiple collegiate records in the US.

11/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Miu Goto almost perfect as Japan sweeps Group B of The World Games

Goto had a perfect game bid until the seventh inning, when Carsyn Gordon lined a double to center field.

11/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Hsia-Ai Ke strong outing lifts Chinese Taipei to 4-1 win over Italy

Hsia-Ai Ke, who starred in last year’s WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup, pitched a complete game, giving up 5 hits and 1 run, while striking out 8.

11/07/2022 2 Minute Read

Day 3 at The World Games softball competition

Live updates on Day 3 of The World Games softball competition, with the top eight teams in the WBSC Women’s Softball World Rankings competing for the gold medal and the title of world champion.

09/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Aleshia Ocasio lifts Puerto Rico to first win at The World Games

Ocasio led off the game with a homer to right field to grab the early lead, and then in the bottom of the seventh she tripled and scored an insurance run.

08/07/2022 3 Minute Read

The World Games preview: Top-eight ranked teams set to compete for gold medal, softball world title

The WBSC has designated The World Games 2022 as a world title event.

07/07/2022 1 Minute Read

The World Games 2022: Trophy reveal of WBSC Women’s Softball World Champions

Most parts of the trophy are made by metal brass, with details in 24k gold or silver. It weighs 5,5 kg, and represents the new WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup logo.

30/06/2022 1 Minute Read

World Games to be very challenging, says Softball Australia Head Coach Laing Harrow

“We’re going to face a lot of top countries from around the world at The World Games. It’s going to be very challenging. But we should be in game shape and ready to compete at the highest level.”

23/06/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Academy: Licensing Programme for Softball Technical Commissioners now available

The course aims to prepare the attendees for managing the field at a WBSC event, and it is tailored for aspiring WBSC International and Local/National Softball Technical Commissioners.

21/06/2022 1 Minute Read

Softball Canada names roster for The World Games 2022

World No. 3 Canada will open the World Games on 9 July against No. 6 Chinese Taipei, followed by No. 7 Italy the following day and against No. 1 USA on July 11th.

20/06/2022 1 Minute Read

Canada sweeps Netherlands in women’s softball exhibition series as Canada Cup set to open

It was the first of the two series of the Tokyo 2020 Celebration Tour, and Canada’s first game since winning its historic bronze medal at the Olympic Games last summer.

20/06/2022 1 Minute Read

USA Softball Women’s National Team holds training camp in Seattle ahead of Canada Cup, World Games

“It feels great to have all of our athletes together here in Seattle as we begin our preparations for winning a gold medal at the Canada Cup,” said USA Head Coach Heather Tarr.

16/06/2022 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei announces roster for Canada Cup in preparation for The World Games softball event

The roster features 10 veterans from the 2019 Chinese Taipei team that finished in second place in the WBSC Asia Oceania Olympic Qualifier in Shanghai, China.

13/06/2022 1 Minute Read

Puerto Rico Women's Softball Team opens camp, eyes World Games medal

The Puerto Rican squad has opened its first training camp ahead of The World Games 2022, which take place from 9-13 July in Birmingham, Alabama.

09/06/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC awards co-hosting rights of Women’s Softball World Cup to Italy, Ireland and Spain

This will be the first time that either Ireland, Italy and Spain host a Softball World Cup.

08/06/2022 1 Minute Read

Softball Canada to host selection camp to pick 2022 Women’s National Team roster

The national governing body announced a list of 32 athletes who will attend the selection camp, with the aim to put together Canada's best players for The World Games.

12/05/2022 1 Minute Read

Softball New Zealand Women’s National Team eyes potential LA28 Olympics, World Cup as prelim roster revealed

New Zealand White Sox head coach Roman Gabriel has named a new squad after last weekend’s off-season training camp at Western Springs College, Nga Puna O Waiorea.

10/05/2022 1 Minute Read

Softball Australia fills National Team roster with Olympians, new faces for The World Games 2022

“While this team has a few new faces that will represent the Travelodge Aussie Spirit for the first time, it also features many players who have extensive international experience coming off the Olympics,” said head coach Laing Harrow.

05/05/2022 1 Minute Read

National Team members among 10 finalists for USA’s 2022 Collegiate Player of the Year

Previous recipients of the award include Olympians Stacey Nuveman, Cat Osterman, Monica Abbott, Danielle Lawrie, Keilani Ricketts and Rachel Garcia; WBSC World Champions Ashley Hansen, Kelly Barnhill, and Junior World Champion Lauren Haeger, among others.

06/04/2022 1 Minute Read

Canada Cup softball teams announced, includes five who will feature at The World Games

World No. 1 USA, No. 3 Canada, No. 4 Mexico, No. 6 Chinese Taipei and No. 8 Australia will take the field at Softball City, getting ready for The World Games, where they will play for the title of world champion.

25/02/2022 1 Minute Read

New European Women's Softball Championship presented in Catalonia, Spain

Barcelona, Sant Boi, Viladecans and Gavà will host the 22-team competition from 24-30 July.

25/02/2022 1 Minute Read

Medals revealed for The World Games 2022 where softball will be played

Eight of the top-nine women’s softball teams in the world will compete for the gold medal from 9-13 July at Hoover Met Stadium.

24/02/2022 2 Minute Read

Softball schedule announced for The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama

The eight qualified teams have been drawn into two groups. After a three-day group stage, the top two teams in each group will advance to the semifinals, on Tuesday 12 July. The day after will take place the bronze medal game at 4 p.m. local time, and the final at 8 p.m..

24/02/2022 1 Minute Read

Mexican Softball Federation names national team coaching staffs for 2022

Nancy Prieto is the new Mexican Women’s National Softball Team head coach and will lead the team at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham.

22/02/2022 1 Minute Read

Finland set to open Women’s National Softball Team training camp

A total of 30 players will gather for the first time in Seinäjoki, Finland, aiming to build a team to compete at the Women’s Softball European Championship, a qualifier for the WBSC World Cup.

21/02/2022 1 Minute Read

New competition format announced for European Women’s Softball Championship

The 22-team WBSC Europe Women’s Softball World Cup qualifier will be played in Sant Boi, Spain, from 24-30 July.

14/02/2022 1 Minute Read

Groups announced for European qualifiers to WBSC Softball World Cups

WBSC Europe has unveiled the groups for the Women’s Softball European Championship and the U-15 Women’s European Championship.

13/01/2022 1 Minute Read

Europe: Teams announced for WBSC Softball World Cups’ qualifiers

The Women’s European Softball Championship, U-23 Men’s European Championship and the U-15 Women’s European Championship will serve as their respective WBSC Softball World Cup continental qualifiers.

26/10/2021 1 Minute Read

Heather Tarr named USA Softball Women's National Team head coach for 2022

Tarr will be the sixth female Head Coach at the helm of the WNT following Rosalie Sorenson (1970), Marge Ricker (1982), Carol Spanks (1987), Shirley Topley (1991) and Margie Wright (1998).

14/10/2021 1 Minute Read

Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Kaleigh Rafter named Softball Canada Women’s National Team head coach

The former catcher will replace Mark Smith at the managerial position, who retired from coaching after the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

29/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Three-time Olympic softball medalist Cat Osterman retires from the game

“I’m so blessed for all this game has given me,” said Osterman. “This last chapter was filled with more than I could’ve imagined."

13/09/2021 1 Minute Read

Softball dates announced for World Games Birmingham 2022

The women’s softball competition will run from 9-13 July at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama.

26/02/2021 2 Minute Read

WBSC launches new Softball World Cup format, 2021-2029 global schedule

The WBSC has analysed and improved its competitions and events calendar to not only help the WBSC family mitigate the economic crisis the world is facing but also provide greater opportunities for teams to participate as well as for more cities to be able to host WBSC events.