News - Softball Australia

Join the Local Organising Committee for the 2027 WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals

Softball Australia is establishing the Local Organising Committee for the 2027 WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals, a team that will play a vital support role in delivering this global event on home soil.

Tue 10 Feb 2026

Australia will open the road to LA28, with Redcliffe set to crown the very first nation to qualify for the Olympic Games

With only 894 days until softball returns to the Olympic stage at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, the WBSC has confirmed the qualification pathway for the women’s softball tournament.

Tue 10 Feb 2026

Top takeaways from the Softball Australia Cup

Softball Australia Cup Play By Play Commentator Eric Balnar sums up his top three takeaways for each team at the 2026 Softball Australia Cup.

Tue 03 Feb 2026

Softball Australia Celebrates Three New Hall of Fame Inductees

Softball Australia has proudly welcomed three legends of the game, Stacey Porter, Justine Smethurst, and Chelsea Forkin, into the Softball Australia Hall of Fame, recognising careers defined by excellence, leadership, and enduring service to the sport.

Mon 02 Feb 2026

Kerry Franklin Awarded the 2025 Vivienne Triplett Umpire of the Year

Kerry Franklin has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Vivienne Triplett Umpire of the Year Award, recognising her outstanding service, leadership, and sustained excellence in softball officiating at state, national, and international levels.

Sat 31 Jan 2026

Spirit, Growth and Big Moments: Storylines from the Softball Australia Cup

Softball Australia Cup Play By Play Commentator Eric Balnar breaks down the storylines from the opening two days of the 2026 Softball Australia Cup.

Fri 30 Jan 2026

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