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.

13/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Bright future to 'Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 and beyond' highlighted by IOC President Thomas Bach in WBSC's 10th Anniversary congratulations message

"As you celebrate this anniversary, I would like to express my heartfelt congratulations on this important milestone," Bach said

13/05/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC to use Team Quality Balance in Softball World Cups

The rule has been used in WBSC Baseball World Cups for 11 years and will replace the runs-against rule to break ties involving three or more teams that the head-to-head cannot solve.

13/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Jordan Baseball Softball Federation joins WBSC family

The new governing body was recognised by the Jordan National Olympic Committee during the Hope and Dreams Sports Festival earlier this month.

10/05/2024 2 Minute Read

Baseball/Softball community celebrates WBSC 10th Anniversary, World Baseball Softball Day

"It's a day to celebrate our sport and all that we have achieved as one united team. A day to not only reflect on our successes but look forward to the bright future that the WBSC has," said WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari.

10/05/2024 2 Minute Read

Bhutan hits home run on World Baseball Softball Day, wins $10,000 equipment grant

The Bhutan Baseball & Softball Association won the $10,000 equipment grant for the best activation on World Baseball Softball Day. Bhutan’s theme ‘Happiness Hits Home’ highlighted the impact of baseball and softball in uniting communities and spreading joy across the nation.

10/05/2024 2 Minute Read

Baseball5’s journey takes centre stage as documentary #PlayEverywhere premieres on World Baseball Softball Day

The WBSC's mixed-gender, low cost, urban sport - Baseball5 - has become an increasingly important tool to help with the WBSC’s vision to grow baseball and softball around the world.

10/05/2024 3 Minute Read

World Baseball Softball Day: The world celebrates WBSC’s 10th anniversary

The 10th of May marks the anniversary of World Baseball Softball Confederation with this year especially significant, being 10 years following the successful merger of the International Baseball Federation and the International Softball Federation in 2014. World Baseball Softball Day honours the impact, legacy and unity of baseball and softball globally. Check out the celebration as it unfolded.