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.

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.

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.

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.

13/06/2023 1 Minute Read

13th June: Let’s celebrate World Softball Day!

Softball lovers around the world can join the party sharing their softball message and/or photo on social media, along with the hashtag #WorldSoftballDay.