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Softball World Cups Format

1) Overview

WBSC Softball World Cups:

  • U-15 Women's Softball World Cup - 12 teams;
  • U-18 Women's Softball World Cup - 18 teams;
  • U-18 Men's Softball World Cup - 12 teams;
  • U-23 Men's Softball World Cup - 12 Teams;
  • Women's Softball World Cup - 18 teams;
  • Men's Softball World Cup - 18 teams;
  • COED Slow Pitch World Cup - 12 teams.

2) Single-Stage World Cups (12 Teams)

  • U-15 Women's Softball World Cup;
  • U-18 Men's Softball World Cup;
  • U-23 Men's Softball World Cup;
  • COED Slow Pitch World Cup - 12 teams.

2.1) Four-Year Cycle

  • Year 1 - Continental Qualifier;
  • Year 2 - World Cup;
  • Year 3 - Off year;
  • Year 4 - Off year.

2.2) Participating Teams & Continental Quota

12 participating Teams as follows:

  • Africa - 1;
  • Americas - 4;
  • Asia - 2;
  • Europe - 2;
  • Oceania - 2;
  • Host / Wild Card*: 1.

*Wild Card designation criteria:

  • Criterion 1: 1 World Cup spot secured for the host country. If this criterion does not settle it, then the next criterion will be used;
  • Criterion 2: If the host is among qualified nations, open request process for Executive Board evaluation and decision.

2.2.1) Competition Format

  • 2 groups of 6 teams in 1 location;
  • Competition format:
    • Round Robin;
    • Super Round;
    • Finals.

3) Two-Stage World Cups (18 Teams)

  • U-18 Women's Softball World Cup;
  • Women's Softball World Cup;
  • Men's Softball World Cup.

3.1) Four-Year Cycle

  • Year 1 - Continental Qualifier;
  • Year 2 - World Cup - Group Stage;
  • Year 3 - World Cup - Finals;
  • Year 4 - Off-year.

3.2) World Cup - Group Stage, Participating Teams & Continental Quota

18 participating Teams as follows:

  • Africa - 2;
  • Americas - 5;
  • Asia - 3;
  • Europe - 3;
  • Oceania - 2;
  • Host / Wild Card*: 3.

3.2.1) Competition Format for Group Stage

  • 3 groups of 6 teams with Continental representation;
  • Each group to be hosted at a different location;
  • 5-6 competition days in one venue needed to complete the round robin and qualification round (5-6 games per team).

*Wild Card designation criteria for Group Stage:

  • Criterion: 1 Wild Card spot secured for each host country. If, however, one or more hosts are among qualified nations, open request process for Executive Board evaluation and decision.

3.2.2) Qualification Process to World Cup Finals

  • The top 2 Teams from each group of the Group Stage will advance to the World Cup Finals;
  • 2 Wild Card* Teams will also advance to the World Cup Finals.

*Wild Card criteria for Finals as follows:

  • Criterion 1: 1 Wild Card spot secured for the host country. If this criterion does not settle it, then the next criteria will be used;
  • Criterion 2: The top 3rd place team(s) in the Group Stage based on final standings from the previous World Cup edition qualify for the World Cup Finals. If this criterion does not settle it (for example, if none of the 3rd place finishers participated in the last World Cup), then the next criterion will be used; 
  • Criterion 3: The top 3rd place team(s) in the Group Stage based on the highest position in the WBSC Rankings at the end of the previous calendar year qualify for the World Cup Finals.

3.3) World Cup Finals Competition Format

8 teams participating:

  • The top 2 teams from each group of the Group Stage plus 2 Wild Cards*;
  • 2 groups of 4 teams in 1 location;
  • 6 competition days in 1 venue needed to complete the round robin and finals (5-6 games per team).