World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC)

World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC)

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), a privately owned organization founded in 2013 and headquartered in Switzerland, is the international governing body for baseball and softball. As of 2023, it employs approximately 80 people and oversees 198 National Federations and 12 Associate Members across 138 countries and territories. The WBSC's activities encompass a global network representing over 65 million athletes and attracting an estimated 150 million stadium attendees annually.

Revenue

Founded

2013

Headcount

75

Headquarters

Switzerland

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

The WBSC announced Nishizaki Stadium in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture as a second venue for the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2025, with a capacity of 12,000 seats. The Baseball Champions League (BCL) Americas will return to Mexico, hosted by the Mexican Baseball League (LMB) at Harp Helù Stadium in Mexico City from April 8 to 13. The Puerto Rico Baseball Federation (FBPR) announced that its U-18 National Team will use the inaugural Collegiate Summer League, starting June 14, as preparation for the WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup 2025. A partnership between the Palau Softball Federation, the Palau Baseball Federation, and the Ministry of Education will introduce a five-on-five version of baseball/softball into elementary school physical education programs. The Lesotho Baseball and Softball Association (LBSA) recently hosted the inaugural men's softball Lesotho Masters Tournament.

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