04/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Australia-Colombia; South Africa-Nicaragua to open WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup on September 6

The hosts China will take on Great Britain in the fifth game on the opening day. Defending champions Japan will play Puerto Rico. The Opening Round will end on September 10. The Super Round will run from September 12 to 14. The medal games are scheduled for September 15.

25/06/2024 2 Minute Read

ASOIF Governance Review: WBSC makes further improvements; Top marks for transparency

The WBSC, who scored 45 out of a possible 48 points in the transparency section, has been ranked as the top IF compared to eight others of a similar size and featured nine times in the best examples, including in integrity investigations, diversity monitoring, environmental monitoring and social responsibility.

20/06/2024 2 Minute Read

World Refugee Day: WBSC reaffirms commitment to positively impacting lives of refugees worldwide

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) marks World Refugee Day by reaffirming its commitment to leveraging Baseball5, as well as Baseball and Softball, to shape a better future for refugees globally. This includes promoting inclusion, providing support and ensuring access to sport for everyone, regardless of their background.

07/06/2024 1 Minute Read

WhatsApp: WBSC has entered the chat

The World Baseball Softball Confederation is now just a message away. The WBSC has opened a WhatsApp channel to add to its versatile social media portfolio.

16/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Chinese Taipei returns to top of WBSC/KONAMI Baseball5 World Ranking

Previously world No. 2, Chinese Taipei last held top spot on 16 November. Tunisia reached its highest ever ranking, and the highest of any African nation in a WBSC/KONAMI World Ranking, by climbing to No.2

15/05/2024 2 Minute Read

Men's Softball World Cup Group A Schedule announced; World Champions Australia to open tournament against Venezuela

The 19 games in Group A will run from 12 to 16 June at the Fernando Ortiz Stadium and Mundialistas Hermosillenses Stadium.

15/05/2024 2 Minute Read

ePremier12 Chinese Taipei Qualifier process confirmed; Starts June 8

The ePremier12 Chinese Taipei Qualifier will be one of up to five regional and two global qualification tournaments for the ePremier12

14/05/2024 2 Minute Read

Six months to go: Premier12 2024 trophy unveiled during WBSC Anniversary celebrations

The Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS will open on 10 November in either Guadalajara or Tepic in Mexico and run through to 24 November. Nagoya, Tokyo and Taipei City are the other host cities.

14/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Former baseball pro Randolph Oduber to help educate athletes at WBSC and ITA Clean Sport Education Webinar

The International Testing Agency and the World Baseball Softball Confederation will host a webinar dedicated to Baseball, Softball and Baseball5 athletes on 28 May at 2 pm Central European Summer Time.

13/05/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Executive Board reflects on World Baseball Softball Day success

The Board also approved new international athlete transfer rules; Bangkok, Thailand as the host of the next WBSC Congress in 2025, and the creation of a Pro League Commission following the success of last week's Baseball Pro Leagues Summit.