News - Softball Australia

New SoftballAustralia.TV – A Central Home for Softball Australia Event Broadcasting

Softball Australia is pleased to announce the launch of SoftballAustralia.TV, a dedicated broadcast platform that will serve as the central home for Softball Australia event livestreaming and video content.

Thu 20 Nov 2025

Aussie Spirit Ready to Rise to the Challenge Ahead of USA Down Under Series

With the countdown on to the highly anticipated USA Down Under Series, Aussie Spirit Head Coach Kerrie Porter says her team is ready to embrace the challenge of facing one of the world’s best right here on home soil.

Wed 05 Nov 2025

Pathway Opportunities Strengthen for U18 Women’s Athletes

Softball Australia is proud to announce significant enhancements to the national development pathway for athletes, with a strong focus on supporting growth, readiness, and performance across all levels of the game.

Mon 27 Oct 2025

Australia’s Porter and McGovern Elected as Athlete Representatives on the World Baseball Softball Confederation Executive Board

Softball Australia is proud to congratulate Stacey Porter and Josh McGovern on their election as Athlete Representatives to the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Executive Board for the 2025–2029 term.

Mon 27 Oct 2025

Australian Softball Shines on the World Stage at WBSC Congress Awards

Australian softball has taken centre stage in front of a global audience, with multiple honours and Hall of Fame inductions announced at the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) 6th Annual Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, over the weekend.

Tue 21 Oct 2025

National Pathway Coaching Update

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

Mon 20 Oct 2025

Together on the Move: Softball Australia and Corporate Travel Management (CTM) Sign New Travel Partnership

Softball Australia is pleased to announce a new three-year partnership with Corporate Travel Management (CTM), an award-winning global provider of innovative and cost-effective travel management solutions.

CTM

Wed 08 Oct 2025

Softball Australia Appoints General Manager to Lead WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027

Following the announcement in August of Redcliffe, City of Moreton Bay, as the host city for the 2027 WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals, Softball Australia has appointed Alex Dandanis as General Manager – 2027 Women’s Softball World Cup.

Thu 02 Oct 2025

2025 Aussie Spirit vs Chinese Taipei, Women’s International Softball Series

International softball is set to return to Queensland this November, with the Aussie Spirit vs Chinese Taipei, Women’s International Softball Series scheduled at Redlands Softball Association from Saturday 22 – Wednesday 26 November 2025.

Aussie Spirit

Wed 01 Oct 2025

2025/26 National Championships Player Drafts are Officially Open

Nominate now for the 2025/26 National Player Draft by completing your age-eligible nomination. By nominating, you agree to represent any State that selects you as a player.

National Championships

Thu 25 Sep 2025

USA DOWN UNDER: International Softball Series Coming to Brisbane in 2026

Softball Australia is excited to announce that the powerhouse USA Women’s Softball Team will return to Australian shores for the first time in more than 25 years, headlining the USA Down Under International Softball Series in Brisbane from 31 December 2025 to 3 January 2026.

Wed 24 Sep 2025

Australia Qualifies for 2026 WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup Finals

Softball Australia is pleased to confirm that the U-23 Men’s National Team has secured its place at the 2026 WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup Finals. The team earned qualification through a strong performance at the WBSC Oceania World Cup Qualifier held in Palmerston North, New Zealand earlier this year.

Tue 26 Aug 2025

A.G. Coombs Extends Partnership as First Event Sponsor for Women's World Cup Finals 2027

In response to today’s hosting announcement, A.G. Coombs has extended its support to become its first World Cup event sponsor, further strengthening their partnership and backing female athletes from grassroots to the world stage.

A.G. Coombs Stacey Porter National Indigenous Talent Identification Academy

Wed 20 Aug 2025

History in the Making: Australia to Host the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027

Australia will host the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027, welcoming the world’s top eight teams to Redcliffe, Queensland for a landmark event in international sport. President of the World Baseball Softball Federation (WBSC) Riccardo Fraccari joined representatives from the Australian Government, Queensland Government and the City of Moreton Bay in Redcliffe to announce Australia’s successful bid, alongside and Softball Australia CEO Sarah Loh.

Tue 19 Aug 2025

Statement From Softball Australia - Future of One Softball

The Softball Australia Board (the Board) has recently reviewed the future of the current One Softball model. This model has faced ongoing challenges in its implementation—both operationally and financially—and has not been adopted nationwide

Thu 07 Aug 2025

New Partnership Enhances Access to Softball for Australians with Disability

Softball Australia and Disability Sports Australia (DSA) are proud to announce a new partnership through DSA’s Sports Incubator Program, reinforcing both organisations’ commitment to making sport more accessible and inclusive for people with disability.

Disability Australia

Tue 05 Aug 2025

Aboriginal Housing Victoria NAIDOC Week Community Event

In July, Softball Australia proudly supported Aboriginal Housing Victoria as part of its commitment to increasing youth participation in sport through the ASC PlayWell Grant initiative.

Mon 04 Aug 2025

Aussie Steelers Show Strength and Spirit in Cut-Throat World Cup Campaign

The Aussie Steelers have wrapped up their 2025 WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup Finals campaign in Prince Albert, Canada, showcasing determination, talent, and flashes of brilliance across five intense matchups on the world stage.

Aussie Steelers WBSC World Cup

Sat 19 Jul 2025