13/03/2026 1 Minute Read

WBSC approved Wooden Bat List published for 2026 international competitions

As of March 6, 2026, 40 brands received approval for their one-piece wooden bats, which are eligible for competition at tournaments such as the WBSC Premier12, the Olympic Games, and the WBSC U-23 and U-18 Baseball World Cups.

12/03/2026 2 Minute Read

Barcelona confirmed as host of second WBSC Premier12 Qualifier; Groups announced

Zhongshan, China will host the other group. The participating teams and WBSC Premier12 Qualifiers groups have also been confirmed with world No. 24 Spain being included as the 20th and final participant.

Categories: Americas , Asia , Baseball , Europe , Premier12

06/03/2026 2 Minute Read

World Baseball Classic starts Road to LA28; First Olympic Qualifier across all sports

The World Baseball Classic is the first qualifier across all Olympic sports included in the LA28 programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, offering two tickets to the best teams from the Americas, in addition to USA who have already qualified as hosts.

14/01/2026 2 Minute Read

Premier12 2027: Teams announced for Opening Round and Qualifiers

The fourth edition of the WBSC's flagship event will inaugurate a new format with two qualification tournaments taking place in 2026 ahead of a 16-team Opening Round in 2027.

30/12/2025 2 Minute Read

China to host historic WBSC Premier12 2027 Qualifier in Zhongshan

Four teams will compete for two spots in the WBSC Premier12 2027 group stage in the first qualifier. The 2027 edition of the WBSC Premier12 will feature two qualification tournaments for the first time as the number of participating teams increases from 12 to 16.

24/10/2024 1 Minute Read

Premier12 to expand to 16 teams in 2027 highlighting success of WBSC’s flagship event

The WBSC’s flagship tournament will have a 16-team group stage as well as two qualification events with more teams given the opportunity to compete.