Tickets for the women’s softball World Cup finals next April at Redcliffe, Brisbane, are now on sale.
Eight top softball nations will gather at Dolphins stadium, Moreton Bay. from April 5-10 including Olympic champions Japan and 12-time victors USA.
The trophy was revealed at the stadium on Tuesday, October 6, in the presence of Qld Sport and Olympics Minister Tim Mander, Redcliffe MP Kerri-Anne Dooley, Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery, current and former Aussie Spirit players and local junior player.
The Italian-crafted, 24K gold-plated brass trophy design is based on the women’s softball World Cup logo and the motion of a swinging bat.
The eight finalists were confirmed at the end of the Cup’s group stages in September when the US, Mexico and wildcard China joined hosts Australia, Canada, Taiwan, Puerto Rico and Japan.
DOUBLE BONUS FOR THOSE WITH TICKETS
For those with tickets, the gold medal game at the 2027 World Cup will serve as the first qualifying event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games which will feature five nations and hosts USA.
World Baseball Softball Confederation Executive Director Michael Schmidt says the Cup is a defining step for women’s softball as it gros in popularity worldwide.
“The eight nations walking into Kayo Stadium have fought hard to be here; this event is a major milestone ahead of softball’s sixth appearance on the Olympic program at LA 2028,” he says.
Softball Australia CEO Sarah Loh says the 2027 Cup is a chance for the sport to claim the national spotlight
“Australia has a proud legacy in women’s softball, and we can’t wait for the country to get behind the Aussie Spirit (women’s team),” she says.
“After more than 60 years of seeing our athletes represent Australia overseas, I could not be more excited for them to finally play a home World Cup in front of friends, family, supporters, and the next generation of Australian athletes
Federal Sport Minister Anika Wells says having the Cup on home soil is a major opportunity for the sport.
“The Albanese Government is investing $750,000 to support the event, bringing the world’s best softball players to Queensland,” she says.
Mander says they want to “make sure that our state secures more major events” like the Cup finals in the lead-up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
READY TO WELCOME THE WORLD
Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery says Redcliffe will be ready to welcome players and fans.
“Hosting the world’s best softball nations right here in Moreton Bay is an incredible opportunity for our city,” he says.
The stadium will be converted from an NRL venue into a softball diamond’ the stadium is expected to be off limits for six to 10 weeks as the playing surface is transformed, Loh told News Cop previously.
Tickets are available by visiting softballworldcup2027.com.
