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.

24/04/2026 2 Minute Read

LA28 Softball "first drop" tickets sold out as overall sales top four million

There will be another opportunity to purchase LA28 baseball and softball tickets with the next ticket draw "Drop 2" due to take place in August.

23/04/2026 2 Minute Read

Road to LA28: Shaoxing, China to host Women’s Softball Asia/Oceania Olympic Qualifier

The six-team competition, one of three continental Olympic Qualifiers, will award one spot for the LA28 Olympic Games.

22/04/2026 2 Minute Read

Oklahoma City to host next three WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cups

The WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup is the newest and youngest event in WBSC’s softball portfolio. The inaugural edition was held in October 2023 in Tokyo, Japan, followed by the second edition in Caronno Pertusella and Legnano, Italy, in 2025. The third, fourth and fifth editions will now take place in Devon Park, Oklahoma City - the venue selected for the LA28 Olympic Games softball competition.

21/04/2026 2 Minute Read

Race for LA28 Olympic berth starts as WBSC unveils Women's Softball World Cup Group Stage schedule

The WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup marks the first qualification event for softball on the road to the LA28 Olympic Games, with one Olympic berth available for the top-ranked team at the Finals 2027.

14/04/2026 3 Minute Read

Women’s Softball World Cup at home, Olympics in sight: Kaia Parnaby reflects on Aussie Spirit’s charge

The 35‑year‑old left‑hander, a cornerstone of the team for more than 15 years, has helped Australia secure two World Cup bronze medals and represented the green and gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Now, as part of a squad blending long‑serving experience with rising talent, she offers perspective on the belief and momentum building within a rapidly evolving group.

09/04/2026 2 Minute Read

LA28 Olympic Games: Global Ticket Sales open

Residents in Los Angeles and Oklahoma City received time slots to purchase tickets through April 6; fans worldwide received time slots through April 19. More ticket opportunities will be available between April 20 and 2028.

05/04/2026 2 Minute Read

One Year to Go: WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027 on the horizon as LA28 Olympic qualification pathway takes shape

Scheduled from 5–11 April 2027 in Redcliffe, Australia, the Finals will mark the first qualification event for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic softball competition, with one berth available.

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.

25/03/2026 2 Minute Read

Road to LA28: Three spots for baseball, five in softball remain up for grabs

USA has qualified as the host nation in both the Los Angeles Olympic Games baseball and softball tournaments. After the Dominican Republic and Venezuela earned their spot through the World Baseball Classic, the baseball qualification process will resume in 2027 with the IV WBSC Premier12.