15/05/2026 1 Minute Read

WBSC publishes second edition of Members Handbook

As the global Baseball/Softball community evolves, so does the support the WBSC offers to its members. The Handbook follows the first edition, published in January 2024, and is part of the WBSC Strategic Plan 2022-28.

Categories: Africa , Americas , Asia , Members , WBSC

13/05/2026 2 Minute Read

Road to LA28: Barcelona, Spain to host Women's Softball Europe/Africa Olympic Qualifier

The Sant Boi Baseball & Softball Field will host the six-team event in September 2027, featuring five European teams and one from Africa. The tournament will award one spot to the LA28 Olympic Games.

10/05/2026 2 Minute Read

WBSC releases 2025 Yearbook in celebration of World Baseball Softball Day

WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari said in his YearBook message: "It was a year of continued growth and historic achievements that demonstrate the strength of our Baseball/Softball family around the world."

06/05/2026 2 Minute Read

Indonesia, Zimbabwe biggest movers after WBSC Baseball5 2025 National Activity World Ranking Bonus Points allocation

For the second straight year, the WBSC has rewarded Members for their efforts to develop and promote Baseball5 with bonus ranking points. Cuba continues to lead the global standings while Chinese Taipei climbed two spots to No. 2, followed by Japan. The overall number of programmes increased from 70 to a record 76.

23/04/2026 1 Minute Read

Baseball5 World Ranking update: Thailand and Vietnam the big movers after Asia Cup

Asia Cup 2026 champions Chinese Taipei have closed the gap to France in fourth place to 74 points, having previously trailed by 226 points.

17/04/2026 1 Minute Read

South Africa unveils official uniforms for WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup

The new kits feature two primary colourways, each rooted in the country’s iconic palette.

06/04/2026 1 Minute Read

Gauteng women win thriller; Western Cape men end 14-year wait at South Africa National Softball Championships

Held shortly after Human Rights Day, the tournament highlighted Softball South Africa’s commitment to equality, unity, diversity and dignity, both on and off the field.

06/04/2026 3 Minute Read

WBSC celebrates third anniversary of Legacy Club with release of 2025 Report

The WBSC officially introduced the Legacy Club on April 6, 2023 - the same day as the United Nations' International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.

27/03/2026 2 Minute Read

LA28 unveils vibrant “Look of the Games” inspired by California Superbloom

The Look of the Games is one of the most important storytelling tools in the Olympic and Paralympic movement. "We wanted the Look to feel like Los Angeles itself," said Geoff Engelhardt, LA28 Head of Brand Design.

26/03/2026 2 Minute Read

World Rankings Update: Venezuela close gap on top four after World Baseball Classic win

The WBSC Men's Baseball World Ranking includes all results from the past four years across WBSC sanctioned tournaments from the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup to the WBSC Premier12 and World Baseball Classic as well as continental tournaments and friendlies.