News - Softball Australia

Natalie Ward inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Australian softball great Natalie Ward has received one of the nation's highest sporting honours, announced as a 2026 inductee into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame as an Athlete Member in recognition of her outstanding contribution to softball.

Wed 21 Oct 2026

Packer Leather joins Softball Australia as Supporting Partner

Softball Australia welcomes Packer Leather as Supporting Partner for the Road to the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2027 and beyond

Mon 19 Oct 2026

Futures Women Program Wraps Up a Successful Year of Development & International Experience

The Australian Futures Women’s Program has concluded another successful year, providing athletes with valuable opportunities to develop, compete and gain international experience as part of Softball Australia's National Talent Pathway.

Fri 16 Oct 2026

Pathway Momentum: Program Staff Appointments Confirmed, with Further Opportunities Ahead

Softball Australia is pleased to announce further coaching and support staff appointments across the U14 and U16 Men’s Programs, continuing the development of the Australian National Talent Pathway.

Fri 16 Oct 2026

Get Caught Up In The Action Live – Tickets On Sale

With qualification for the LA28 Olympic Games on the line, every game will matter as the sport's biggest stars take the field in a tournament that promises world-class competition from start to finish.

Thu 08 Oct 2026

Softball's World Cup trophy returns to Australia ahead of tickets going on sale

Australian sports fans will soon be able to secure their seats for the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027, with tickets going on sale this Thursday 8 October, as the sport’s coveted World Cup trophy returns to Australian soil for the first time in more than 60 years.

Tue 06 Oct 2026

Softball Australia launches new Learning Centre

Softball Australia is pleased to announce the launch of the new Softball Australia Learning Centre, providing a dedicated online learning destination to support the development of softball members across Australia.

Thu 01 Oct 2026

U15 Women Continue Rise with World Cup Qualification

The Australian U15 Women have continued their rise on the international stage, securing qualification for the 2027 WBSC U-15 Women’s Softball World Cup after an undefeated campaign at the 2026 WBSC Oceania U-15 Women’s Softball Qualification Event in Pago Pago, American Samoa.

Thu 24 Sep 2026

USA, Mexico and China Book World Cup Finals Tickets

The road to the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027 is now complete, with the United States, Mexico and China punching their tickets for next year's global showpiece in Redcliffe, Queensland.

Mon 21 Sep 2026

U18 Australian Women Come Together in Brisbane Ahead of Chinese Taipei Tour

The U18 Australian Women’s squad came together in Brisbane from 7 - 12 July for an intensive selection camp at Redlands Softball Association, with athletes competing for selection to the upcoming U18 Australian Women’s Chinese Taipei Tour.

Wed 16 Sep 2026

Softball Australia Members Get First Access to 2027 World Cup Finals Tickets

Softball Australia members will have the first opportunity to secure tickets to the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027, with the member pre-sale opening Thursday, 17 September at 1pm AEST.

Tue 15 Sep 2026

U14 Australian Women Impress at Blacktown International Cup

The U14 Australian Women’s Team recently competed at the Blacktown International Sportspark International Cup in Sydney, with 15 athletes coming together for an important development opportunity within the Australian Women’s pathway.

Tue 15 Sep 2026

Members Go First: Secure Your World Cup Tickets Before Public Sale

The world's best softball players are heading to Redcliffe, City of Moreton Bay, for the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2027, and Softball Australia members will be first in line to secure their seats.

Fri 11 Sep 2026

New U15 Championship strengthens school sport pathway to Australian Softball

Softball Australia and School Sport Australia are pleased to announce a new 15 Years and Under (U15) Softball Championship from 2027, creating a stronger connection between school sport and Australia’s national softball pathway.

Thu 03 Sep 2026

Softball Australia and S-Trend Team Up

With Australian softball entering a defining era, including the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals on home soil in 2027, Softball Australia has announced a new three-year major partnership with Australian-owned sportswear company S-Trend Sportswear (STR).

Tue 01 Sep 2026