News - Softball Australia

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

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