News - Softball Australia

Aussie Men Shine at Historic Vic Guth Softball Tournament in Auckland

Australian Aussie Steelers and Under 23 Men, made their presence known on the international stage at the 2026 Vic Guth Softball Tournament, hosted by the Auckland United Softball Club in Auckland, New Zealand from January 23–26.

Wed 28 Jan 2026

International Softball Returns to Kayo Sports with Live Coverage of the 2026 Softball Australia Cup

Softball Australia is proud to announce that the Softball Australia Cup will be broadcast live on Kayo Sports, marking Australian softball’s return to Kayo Sports for the first time since the 2023 Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage. In a landscape where major codes lead broadcast coverage, and fans are demanding more visibility for women’s sport, this broadcast returns international women’s softball to the national stage at a pivotal moment for the game.

Sat 24 Jan 2026

Olympian Leigh Godfrey, formally inducted into the Softball Australia Hall of Fame

At the conclusion of the 2026 Under 16 National Championships today at the Mirrabooka Softball Complex and in front of her friends and family, Leigh Godfrey OLY was formally inducted in the Softball Australia Hall of Fame. Leigh is recognised for her outstanding contribution to Australian softball and her distinguished career representing, the Australian Women’s Softball team, the Aussie Spirit at the highest international level.

Sun 18 Jan 2026

Four Potential Debutants Named in 2026 Softball Australia Cup Team

Softball Australia has announced the team selected for the 2026 Softball Australia Cup, with four athletes in line to make their senior international debuts as the program continues to build depth ahead of the 2027 WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals.

Sun 18 Jan 2026

Softball Australia Statement – 2026 John Reid Shield Open Men's National Championships Update

Softball Australia wishes to advise that the 2026 John Reid Shield (Open Men’s National Championship) will not proceed due to an insufficient number of team entries.

Fri 09 Jan 2026

Former Aussie Spirit player, Natalie Titcume formally inducted into the WBSC Hall of Fame

One of Australia’s most capped players, Natalie Titcume OLY was formally inducted into the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Hall of Fame in Brisbane, Australia today before Game 3 of the Down Under International Softball Series between the Australia and Team USA.

Fri 02 Jan 2026

Backing the Game Nationwide: Softball Australia and Easton Australia Sign Five Year Partnership

Softball Australia proudly announced today a five-year partnership signing with Easton Australia (Easton) at the USA Down Under International Softball Series in Redlands, Queensland.

Tue 30 Dec 2025

Strengthening Pathway Opportunities for U16 Women’s Athletes

Softball Australia is proud to continue strengthening the national high-performance pathway through expanded development opportunities designed to support growth, readiness, and long-term success for young female athletes.

Thu 18 Dec 2025

Softball Australia Cup launches in Brisbane 2026 with International Tri-Series

Softball Australia is proud to unveil ‘Softball Australia Cup’, a new international invitational tournament set to debut at Downey Park, Brisbane, from 29 January – 1 February 2026.

Tue 16 Dec 2025

U23 Men Complete Canberra Training Camp Ahead of World Cup Selection

Australia’s U23 Men have wrapped up their training camp in Canberra as the group edges closer to team selections for the 2026 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup Finals, to be held next April in Colombia, South America.

Thu 11 Dec 2025

Softball Australia Appoints Adam Rindfleish as Head Coach of the Aussie Steelers

Softball Australia is proud to announce the appointment of Adam Rindfleish as the new Head Coach of the Australian Open Men’s Softball Team – the Aussie Steelers.

Thu 11 Dec 2025

Patty Gasso Set to Lead Team USA Softball in Historic Return to Australia

For the first time in 25 years, Team USA will take the field in Australia — and Head Coach Patty Gasso says she can’t wait to see her side go head-to-head with the Aussie Spirit in what promises to be an exciting international showcase.

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Four Head Coaches Confirmed for Men's Pathway Program

Softball Australia is excited to announce the appointment of Head Coaches for the Men’s Pathway program, a key part of supporting our national talent pathway. These coaches will play a vital role in guiding emerging talent and shaping the future of men’s softball in Australia.

Fri 05 Dec 2025

Pathway Momentum: Women’s Program Staff Announced

Pathway Momentum: Women’s Program Staff Announced with Men’s Update Pending

Thu 04 Dec 2025

Australia Drawn Into Group A for WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group Stage

The Aussie Spirit has been placed in Group A for the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup. The World Cup Group Stage will take place in June 2026 in Prague, Czechia.

Wed 03 Dec 2025

Aussie Spirit Triumph in International Series – Whatman Crowned MVP

The Aussie Spirit have taken home the silverware, defeating Chinese Taipei to win the International Softball Series at Redlands Softball Association, with a 4–2 series victory.

Aussie Spirit

Thu 27 Nov 2025

Series tied after opening four games

The Australian Women’s Softball Team, Aussie Spirit, are in the thick of competition against world number six Chinese Taipei, with the International Softball Series at Redlands Softball Association producing a weekend of grit, flair, and fierce rivalry.

Aussie Spirit

Mon 24 Nov 2025

Aussie Spirit Connect with Alumni Ahead of Chinese Taipei Series

The Aussie Spirit squad connected with alumni on Friday night, building momentum ahead of their upcoming 6-game series against Chinese Taipei to be hosted at Redlands Softball Association.

Sat 22 Nov 2025