Attention softball enthusiasts, the XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup is fast approaching, so get ready for an exciting showdown on the diamond! The competition will commence with a thrilling match-up between Great Britain and Australia on July 11th in Balbriggan, County Dublin, Ireland. Australia, ranked ninth globally, will look to dominate the field once again, having secured an 11-0 victory over Great Britain in the previous World Cup.
But that’s just the start of the action-packed tournament, which promises to deliver a host of captivating matches. The reigning world champions and top-ranked USA will take on third-ranked Chinese Taipei, while hosts Ireland will go head-to-head against Botswana, with both teams eager to prove their mettle.
The tournament comprises three groups, each playing a four-day, 15-game round robin. Group A will compete from July 11th-14th, with Group B fighting it out in Valencia, Spain from July 18th-21st. Group C, hosted by Castions di Strada and Buttrio, Italy from July 22nd-25th, features three top-10 teams, including gold medalists Japan and bronze medalists Canada from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
But that’s not all - the XVII WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup will be the first tournament staged under a new two-stage system. The top two teams in each group’s final standings will advance to the Finals in 2024, which will take place in Italy.
So save the dates, prepare your gear, and let’s cheer on our favorite teams as they battle for softball supremacy!
Read the offical announcement from WBSC here.
The full schedule is as follows:
