News - Softball Australia

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

Steelers Team Selected for Men's Softball Australia Cup

Softball Australia is proud to announce the athletes selected to represent the Steelers at the 2026 Men’s Softball Australia Cup, to be held from 22-25 October at Redlands Softball Association.

Wed 26 Aug 2026

Softball is for everyone

Softball Australia and Disability Sports Australia (DSA) are continuing their partnership through DSA’s Sports Incubator Program, building on their work to create more opportunities for people with disability to take part in softball.

Fri 21 Aug 2026

Spirited Away: Aussie Spirit Squad Set for Japan Tour

Softball Australia has announced the 18 members of the 2026 Aussie Spirit Squad selected to participate in next month's Japan Tour, providing an important international development and assessment opportunity ahead of future national team selections.

Thu 20 Aug 2026

2026/27 Player Drafts are Officially Open

Player nominations are now open for the 2026/27 U14, U16, U18, U23, Open Men's and Women's National Championships.

Fri 14 Aug 2026

Spirit stars embracing the road to 2027

With the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2027 on home soil drawing closer, Australian Spirit players Kaia Parnaby and Taylah Tsitsikronis are relishing the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of Australian softball.

Sun 09 Aug 2026

Australian softball legends reunite in Brisbane

Australian softball’s past and present came together in Brisbane to celebrate a landmark moment of three decades since the sport made its Olympic debut at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

Sun 09 Aug 2026

Aussie Spirit wrap campaign at the home of the LA Olympics

The Aussie Spirit have wrapped up an exciting and valuable campaign in Oklahoma City at the 2026 International Cup at Devon Park, the future home of softball competition at the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Aussie Spirit Ready To Rock At The Home Of LA Olympics

The Aussie Spirit have touched down in Oklahoma City ahead of the 2026 International Cup at Devon Park, the home of softball for the LA 2028 Olympics.

Thu 30 Jul 2026

Multi-Year Partnership with Eckersley Print Group

Naming the company as an Official Sponsor of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2027 and Preferred Print Partner of Softball Australia.

Tue 21 Jul 2026

Two More Nations Qualified for World Cup Finals

Two more nations have secured their place at the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027 in Redcliffe, joining host nation Australia, and Group A qualifiers, Canada and Chinese Taipei on softball’s biggest stage.

Mon 20 Jul 2026

Two Years Until Softball Takes on LA28

Today marks just two years until the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, and Softball Australia is celebrating the return of softball to the Olympic program, an exciting new chapter.

Tue 14 Jul 2026

QUT partners with Softball Australia

Softball Australia is proud to announce QUT as its major education partner, forming a powerful alliance designed to propel Australian softball toward success on the world’s next biggest stage – the LA28 Olympic Games.

Mon 22 Jun 2026

First teams punch tickets to WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals in Redcliffe 2027

Canada and Chinese Taipei join host nation Australia in securing their spot for the WBSC Women's World Cup Finals, following the conclusion of Group Stage A in Prague, Czechia.

Sun 21 Jun 2026

All Eyes on Prague: What You Need to Know Ahead of the Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage

The road to World Cup glory, and the LA28 Olympic Games, begins in Prague, with everything on the line from the very first pitch. Here’s a quick guide to what matters most.

Mon 15 Jun 2026

Sarah Loh appointed as member of WBSC Softball Commission

Sarah Loh appointed as member of WBSC Softball Commission, strengthening Australia’s global voice ahead of Women’s Softball World Cup and the Olympics

Mon 15 Jun 2026