Aussie Spirit vs. China series confirmed for November

International softball is set to return to Queensland next month, with the Aussie Spirit set to host China at Redlands Softball Association from Thursday 26 to Sunday 29 November. 

The four-day series will see Australia and China face off in a best-of-seven international contest, with two games per day across the first three days before a potential decider on the final day. 

The series presents another opportunity for Australian softball fans to witness world-class international competition on home soil, while providing both nations valuable preparation ahead of the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027. 

China has long been a respected force on the international stageand will be familiar with Australian conditions, having toured for a five-game series in December 2024. The Aussie Spirit prevailed 3-2 on that occasion, setting the stage for what promises to be another tight contest at Redlands. 

The Australia vs. China series follows the recent Softball Australia Cup, also held at Redlands, which saw the Aussie Steelers complete an undefeated campaignto claim the trophy. It marks an exciting time for softball fans in Australia, with world-class international events rounding out 2026 ahead of a blockbuster 2027. 

In just over 150 days, the world’s best softball nations will descend on Redcliffe’s Kayo Stadium for the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027. That tournament will be the first Women’s Softball World Cup to be held on Australian soil since the inaugural edition in 1965 and will carry extra significance as the first opportunity to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. 

Australia has a proud Olympic history in softball, winning medals in four of the five Olympics where the sport has featured. 

Softball Australia’s General Manager – Game Development, Clare Walker, said the series would be an important opportunity for the national team and the wider softball community. 

"We're excited to welcome China to Queensland for what promises to be a highly competitive international series,” Walker said. 

"Playing quality international opposition is critical for our Aussie Spirit athletes ahead of next year’s World Cup, as well as on the road to LA28. 

“It’s also another opportunity for softball fans in Queensland, and across Australia, to see elite softball up close.” 

Further event information, including game schedules and how to watch, will be announced in the coming weeks.