16/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Japan, Chinese Taipei and China qualify for Baseball5 World Cup

World No. 6 Japan defeated the defending champions and No. 2 Chinese Taipei to claim the title at the Olympic Park in Seoul, Korea. China beat the hosts in the bronze medal game, clinching the final spot in the World Cup.

11/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Myung-Joo Cha to manage Korea at Baseball5 Asia Cup; Japan announces team

The head coach selected eight players and four reserves. World No. 9 Korea will host the WBSC Asia Baseball5 World Cup Qualifier. No. 6 Japan presented their National Team in a press conference.

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.

03/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Korea to host WBSC Baseball5 World Cup Asia qualifier from 13 to 16 April in Olympic Park

Eight teams will participate in the event's second edition, which will qualify three teams for the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup 2024.

14/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Hong Kong to host II WBSC Baseball5 World Cup from 7 to 12 October 2024

The Baseball Association of Hong Kong, China will host the 12-team tournament at the Central Harbourfront Event Space.

13/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Samurai Japan Baseball5 name roster for Asia Cup

Manager Kenta Wakamatsu said that the aim is to win the tournament, a Baseball5 World Cup Qualifier scheduled for April in Korea.

09/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Tunisia win Baseball5 African Championship, qualify for II WBSC Baseball5 World Cup with runner up South Africa

They defeated the defending champions 2-0 in the final. Hong Kong will host the next WBSC Baseball5 World Cup.

05/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 African Championship opens in Cape Verde

The tournament will qualify two National Teams for the second WBSC Baseball5 World Cup.

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.

11/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Lithuania win Baseball5 European Championship, qualify with runner up France for WBSC Baseball5 World Cup 2024

The Central Harbourfront Event Space in Hong Kong will host the 12-team II WBSC Baseball5 World Cup in late 2024.

06/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 European Championship to open in Lithuania

The second edition of the Baseball5 European Championship will include 13 participants. France is the reigning European champion. The top two finishers will qualify for the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup 2024.

06/10/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup starts in four days: Ankara set to welcome the world

Ancient city Ankara, 2nd largest in Turkey with a population of 5.7 million will welcome 12 teams from all around the world for the first edition of Youth Baseball5 World Cup.

07/09/2023 2 Minute Read

WBSC releases new Baseball5 rulebook, game management system ahead of inaugural WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup

All changes go into effect immediately and will be enforced in any major international event, including the maiden edition of the WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup, scheduled from 10 to 15 October in Ankara, Türkiye.

05/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Dakar en Jeux festival celebrates build up to 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Baseball5 Olympic debut

The opening of the festival will mark exactly three years before the Opening Ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, from 31 October until 14 November.

22/08/2023 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei takes over from World Champions Cuba at top of WBSC Baseball5 World Ranking

A total of 45 nations and territories are now part of the ranking, with five new Baseball5 programmes earning points: World No. 26 China, No. 38 Nigeria, No. 43 India, No. 43 Benin, and No. 45 Jamaica. With the presence of 11 African nations, the continent accounts for 24% of the total number of Baseball5 programmes in the world (compared to 19 from Europe, 11 from Asia and four from the Americas). It’s the first time Chinese Taipei has reached No. 1 in any WBSC ranking (including all Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 disciplines).

15/05/2023 1 Minute Read

16 National Teams to participate in second Baseball5 European Championship

The Lithuanian Sports Complex in Druskininkai will host the tournament. France defeated Lithuania in the maiden edition in early 2020.

20/04/2023 1 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball5 World Cup: Central Harbourfront Event Space in Hong Kong to host second edition in 2024

The 36,000-square-metre area offers a fantastic view of the iconic Hong Kong skyline and will host two Baseball5 fields using SES Battle III, an environment-friendly rubber floor.

30/01/2023 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 European Championship returns to Lithuania

The tournament is scheduled for November in the southern city of Druskininkai. The winner and the runner-up will qualify for the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup 2024.

20/12/2022 3 Minute Read

2022 Year in Review: Baseball5 makes history with first World Cup at El Zocalo, Mexico City

Cuba won the inaugural edition of the Baseball5 World Cup in inspirational El Zocalo, Mexico City. "I was struck by just how special and important this milestone event was," commented WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari. The future looks bright for the five-on-five version of baseball/softball.

19/12/2022 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 World Champions named team of the year in Cuba

The Cuban National Baseball5 Team went undefeated in November to claim the maiden edition of the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup in Mexico City.

16/11/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC President: Exciting future ahead for Baseball5 after inaugural World Cup

World Baseball-Softball Confederation (WBSC) President Riccardo Fraccari reflects on the huge success of the first-ever Baseball5 World Cup in Mexico and the discipline’s bright future ahead.

15/11/2022 3 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball5 World Cup Highlights - Three great unforgettable souvenirs

Cuba's Orlando Amador made what was arguably the play of the tournament against Japan in the final.

15/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Picture perfect at the Baseball5 World Cup

For over half a decade, Andy Brown, a former art teacher, has travelled the globe painting baseball and on Friday it was Baseball5 for the first time.

14/11/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball5 World Cup MVP: Ayako Rokkaku – “Looking forward to the future growth of Baseball5”

Rokkaku was voted as one of the two MVPs of the tournament – alongside Cuba’s Briandy Molina – and the Best Coach of the World Cup, as voted by her peers.

13/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 World Cup MVP: Briandy Molina - “This is the most important moment of my life”

Cuba’s unbeaten run to win the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup maiden edition was guided by Briandy Molina arguably the best Baseball5 player in the world.

12/11/2022 2 Minute Read

All-Star team sprinkles stardust on inaugural WBSC Baseball5 World Cup

Japan’s Ayako Rokkaku picked up the women's MVP and Best Coach award and was also selected as a member of the All Star team while Briandy Molina from Cuba was the men's MVP and also named in the All Star team.

12/11/2022 3 Minute Read

Cuba crowned first ever WBSC Baseball5 World Champions

A Youth Baseball5 World Cup will be held next year before a second edition of the Baseball5 World Cup in 2024. Baseball5 will also feature in the sixth Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games and the ANOCA Beach Games in Tunisia next year and the Youth Olympic Games in 2026.

12/11/2022 2 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei claim historic WBSC Baseball5 World Cup bronze medal

The bronze medal continues an impressive run for Chinese Taipei where they have medalled in every WBSC tournament in 2022 having finished second at the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup and third in the U-12, U-15 and U-23 Baseball World Cups.

12/11/2022 2 Minute Read

Venezuela book bronze medal spot against Chinese Taipei as Super Round ends

The bronze medal game between Venezuela and Chinese Taipei will take place at 5pm, the gold medal game between Cuba and Japan starts at 7pm.

12/11/2022 2 Minute Read

Lithuania leave WBSC Baseball5 World Cup having a made a big impression on and off the court

The Lithuanian team consistently had three female players in play which remarks the inclusive spirit of Baseball5.

11/11/2022 3 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball5 World Cup: Cuba and Japan confirm spots in final after thrilling day of Super Round action

Cuba, Japan and Mexico won the important Super Round games on Friday afternoon.

11/11/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball5 World Cup Super Round: Japan, Cuba and Chinese Taipei claim wins in exciting morning session

Japan, Cuba and Chinse Taipei were all victorious in the Super Round morning session on Friday.

10/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Super Round schedule announced for WBSC Baseball5 World Cup

Cuba and Venezuela will enter the Super Round undefeated after winning all five of their Opening Round games. The finals will take place on Saturday, 12 November at 17:00 and 19:00 respectively.

10/11/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball5 World Cup - Cuba, Japan, Mexico, Venezuela, Chinese Taipei and Tunisia head into the Super Round after Day 4

The last Opening Round day ended with wins for South Africa, Chinese Taipei, Cuba, Kenya, Mexico and Venezuela.

09/11/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball5 World Cup - Day Three: Cuba and Venezuela remain undefeated, first teams to book spot in Super Round

Cuba and Venezuela claimed victories in Day 3 afternoon session at the Baseball5 World Cup to remain the only undefeated teams. Earlier in the day, Lithuania claimed historic win over Japan in a game which also featured three female officials on the court at the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup for the first time.

09/11/2022 2 Minute Read

Lithuania beat Japan: Fairy tale stories continue at Baseball5 World Cup

After Tunisia’s fairy tale story on Tuesday, it was Lithuania’s time in the spotlight on Wednesday after beating Japan in straight sets. The game also saw three female officials work a game for the first time in the tournament.

09/11/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball5 World Cup - Day Three: Historic win for Lithuania against Japan highlights morning session

Lithuania's win against the powerhouse Japan was the highlight of the six games in the morning. France, Cuba, Venezuela, Chinese Taipei and Mexico also registered wins.

08/11/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball5 World Cup - Amazing action and results complete Day Two afternoon session at El Zócalo

Cuba, Tunisia, South Africa, Kenya, Venezuela and Japan won their afternoon matches to put themselves in a good position for Day 3.

08/11/2022 2 Minute Read

Historic day for Africa as Tunisia, Kenya and South Africa claim maiden victories

Tunisia now sit top of Group B with two wins from two games along side Venezuela with Kenya third (one win and a defeat). South Africa are fourth in Group A with a 1-1 win-loss record.

08/11/2022 2 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball5 World Cup - Day Two: Great Baseball5 vibe continues at El Zocalo

Chinese Taipei, Tunisia, Cuba, Venezuela and Japan all won their games on Tuesday morning following Mexico's win over Lithuania on Monday night.

07/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Mexico make history, open Baseball5 World Cup with win over Lithuania

07/11/2022 2 Minute Read

Stunning Opening Ceremony lifts the curtain on historic Baseball5 World Cup in El Zocalo

“It is with great emotion and satisfaction that I welcome the participating teams to this first edition of the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup,” said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari as he addressed the Opening Ceremony.

07/11/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball5 World Cup Schedule Update

07/11/2022 1 Minute Read

World’s largest sports retailer Decathlon joins WBSC Baseball5 World Cup maiden edition as the official supplier

This is the first time Decathlon and the WBSC have worked together, building a partnership that will help spread the passion for WBSC’s disciplines worldwide.

06/11/2022 2 Minute Read

Baseball5 World Cup Preview: El Zocalo set to welcome the best of Baseball5 as 12 teams chase World Championship glory

The famous and historic El Zócalo in the heart of Mexico City will host 50 games across seven days from 7-13 November.

06/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 World Cup 2022 at El Zocalo by the Numbers

The inaugural WBSC Baseball5 World Cup begins on Monday in the famous El Zocalo in Mexico City. An amazing venue for an incredible sport, which has some fascinating numbers behind it.

05/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Where to watch: Inaugural WBSC Baseball5 World Cup streamed live and free

The tournament is available to view on the following platforms: GameTime, WBSC YouTube channel, Olympic Channel, TikTok and Weibo

04/11/2022 1 Minute Read

Amazing Zocalo: Baseball5 World Cup to be celebrated in the heart of Mexico City

Counting down to one of the most historic moments in the history of the World Baseball Softball Confederation on Monday with the first WBSC Baseball5 Cup in Mexico City, one of the most famous cities in the world, and the venue - Zócalo - is one of the most representative sites of this fantastic metropolis.

28/10/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball5 World Cup: High5 Award to be presented to Social MVP

The High5 Award will be presented to a Baseball5 fan, national federation or player who has promoted the Baseball5 World Cup and the sport of Baseball5 through powerful storytelling.

18/10/2022 1 Minute Read

Media accreditation now open for WBSC Baseball5 World Cup 2022 in Mexico City

The deadline to register is 4 November.

07/10/2022 2 Minute Read

Baseball5 World Cup: One month to go - New rulebook published with showpiece event in mind

The previous version of the rulebook is still available in up to 12 languages and remains so via the WBSC website.

03/10/2022 1 Minute Read

WBSC Baseball5 World Cup: Kenya aim to claim world title as training camp gets underway

Kenya opened camp on 20 August in preparation for the first-ever Baseball5 World Cup, the WBSC five-on-five, urban discipline.

13/09/2022 1 Minute Read

Tunisia receives WBSC Baseball5 World Cup wild card, completes 12 team line-up

Tunisia will be making its first appearance in a WBSC World Cup, becoming the 79th nation/territory (the ninth from Africa) to feature in World Cup history.

07/09/2022 1 Minute Read

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

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

19/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Asia Cup champions Chinese Taipei qualify for inaugural WBSC Baseball5 World Cup along with 2nd Place Japan, 3rd Place Korea

The top-ranked baseball nations in Asia will participate in the inaugural five-on-five Baseball5 World Cup in Mexico City this November.

11/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 Asia Cup presented in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This first Baseball5 Asia Cup will qualify three teams for the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup 2022 set to be staged in Mexico from 7-13 November. During the press conference, a Baseball5 Seminar was also confirmed.

10/08/2022 1 Minute Read

Korea has eyes on inaugural Baseball5 Asia Cup, rolls out Mixed National Team

KBSA selected eight players, four men and four women. All have relevant baseball or softball playing experiences. The Asia Cup is scheduled from 17 to 19 August in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

29/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Groups, schedule announced for WBSC Baseball5 World Cup Asian qualifier

The nine-team Baseball5 Asia Cup will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 17-19 August.

28/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Tokyo Verdy Bambaataa win inaugural Baseball5 Japan National Team Finals, 5STARs qualify for 1st WBSC ASIA Baseball5 World Cup Qualifier

Baseball5 Japan confirmed 5STARs will represent Japan in the Baseball5 Asia Cup, which is due take place from 17-19 August in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

13/07/2022 2 Minute Read

Global Game podcast: Latest episode focuses on Baseball5 and Africa

Host Tyler Maun had a chance to interview Susan Wanjiiku Mwangi, the Kenyan Baseball5 National Team manager, and Alpherio Moris Nchimbi, the secretary-general of the Tanzania Baseball and Softball Association.

12/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Eight teams to participate in first-ever Baseball5 Japan National Team Finals

The winner will represent Japan in the first-ever Baseball5 Asia Cup, a qualifier to the inaugural WBSC Baseball5 World Cup.

04/07/2022 1 Minute Read

Mexico's El Zocalo to host Baseball5 World Cup 2022 from 7-13 November, Australia confirmed as sixth qualifier

The Inaugural Baseball5 global event event will be played from 7-13 November at El Zocalo in Mexico City. The announcement was made during the WBSC Congress in Taipei, Taiwan.

01/06/2022 2 Minute Read

Ayako Rokkaku: Women's Baseball World Cup MVP dreams of Baseball5 glory

The former WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup MVP is a strong advocate for Women's Baseball and Baseball5. She wants to contribute to developing the five-on-five version of baseball/softball as an instructor and a player.

30/05/2022 2 Minute Read

Excitement grows, nations around the world target inaugural WBSC Baseball5 World Cup

Global baseball-softball activity is on the rise as more nations roll out Baseball5 programmes. The five-on-five game only requires a ball to play, eliminating the need for expensive equipment and specific venues, which in the past have been challenges to growing the game in important regions like Africa and Europe.

26/05/2022 1 Minute Read

South Africa defeats Kenya to win historical first-ever Baseball5 African Championship, both qualify for WBSC Baseball5 World Cup

"This tournament was a great success," said Angelo Vicini, WBSC Treasurer and Chair of the WBSC Development Commission. "It's historical to see an African Qualifier to a WBSC World Cup...we believe the Baseball5 African Championship will represent a milestone in development."

25/05/2022 2 Minute Read

Baseball5 African Championship: Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and Tunisia qualify for semifinals

The winners of the semifinals will advance to the first-ever WBSC Baseball5 World Cup. Semifinals and medal games are scheduled for Thursday, 26 May.

24/05/2022 2 Minute Read

South Africa and Kenya lead undefeated after Day 2 of the Baseball5 African Championship

On Wednesday, 25 May, four more games are scheduled to complete pool play. The top four finishers of each group will advance to the elimination phase. WBSC President Fraccari: "This tournament demonstrates the power of our new discipline and its youth appeal."

24/05/2022 1 Minute Read

Japan readies for formation of its first-ever Baseball5 National Team, Asia Cup

Baseball5 Japan, an organization formed by the baseball and the softball governing bodies, will select eight teams through a digital challenge. The winner of an eight-team tournament will represent Japan at the inaugural Baseball5 Asian Cup, a qualifier to the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup.

22/05/2022 1 Minute Read

Historic: First ever Baseball5 African Championship to open on Monday 23 May

Egypt @ Tanzania will open round robin play at 9.30 am. The top two teams will qualify to the WBSC Baseball5 World Cup later this year. Eleven officers of eight participating National Teams attended a two-day WBSC Workshop before the start of the tournament.

23/03/2021 1 Minute Read

New bidding guidelines revealed for WBSC Baseball, Softball, Baseball5 World Cups

“Our guidelines have been restructured in order to increase the level of support and transparency which organisations receive when bidding for a World Cup,” said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.

26/02/2021 2 Minute Read

WBSC reveals 2021-2029 calendar for Baseball, Softball, Baseball5 World Cups and format change

26/02/2021 1 Minute Read

WBSC announces Baseball5 World Cup Calendar 2021-2029

The Baseball5 World Cup calendar includes the Baseball5 World Cup on even years and the Youth Baseball5 World Cup (14-18 age bracket) on odd years.

09/12/2020 1 Minute Read

First-ever Baseball5 World Cup set for 2022 as WBSC announces five-on-five international calendar

The Baseball5 World Cup - a mixed gender competition - will be played on even years starting 2022. The Baseball5 Youth World Cup, for the ages of 14-18, will be played on odd years starting 2023. The 2025 edition will serve as a qualifier to the 2026 Youth Olympics.

11/06/2020 1 Minute Read

WBSC Executive Board postpones Baseball5 World Cups to June 2021

The world governing body acknowledged the difficulties of organizing the qualifying events amid the COVID-19 outbreak. France, Lithuania and hosts Mexico are the National Teams that have qualified so far for the Baseball5 World Cup while Mexico, as hosts, is the only team to have qualified for the Youth Baseball5 World Cup to date.

16/04/2020 2 Minute Read

Baseball5 World Cup: Africa embracing Baseball5 opportunity

The Baseball5 World Cup, due to be held in Mexico at the end of the year, is an important step to the Youth Olympics Dakar 2022, where Baseball5 is included for the first time.

09/04/2020 2 Minute Read

Baseball5 World Cup: WBSC discusses qualification process with Africa

Baseball5 is the urban version of baseball/softball. The fast-pace, low-cost and accessibility of the discipline is its greatest strength.

29/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 European Championship: Lithuania, France qualify for Baseball5 World Cup

The Baseball5 European Championship is the first continental Baseball5 championship and therefore, the first qualifier for the inaugural Baseball5 World Cup.

24/02/2020 1 Minute Read

Cuba selects 16 players for Baseball5 World Cup preliminary roster

The eight men and eight women all earned their spot thanks to standout performances during the National Championship in December. National Baseball5 Coordinator Eros Bernal has been named Chief Technical Officer.

23/01/2020 2 Minute Read

Continental quota confirmed for Baseball5 World Cup & Youth Baseball5 World Cup

A deadline of 15 February has been set for the WBSC Continental Associations to confirm their respective qualification process for the Baseball5 World Cups 2020.

28/12/2019 2 Minute Read

First Baseball5 World Cup qualifiers confirmed for April in Malaysia

The countdown to the first ever WBSC Baseball5 World Cup has begun. The WBSC Asia Baseball5 Commission has invited all Asian members to participate in the Asian Cup Baseball5, both for open age and U-15 categories.