Rockford, Illinois, to Host Landmark Women’s Baseball World Cup Events
Rockford, Illinois, has been selected to host both the 2026 WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Stage and the 2027 WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals, marking a significant moment for the sport in the United States. Ticket pre-sales for the 2026 Group Stage are now underway.
Ticket Information
The International Women’s Baseball Centre (IWBC), alongside the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) and U.S. Presenting sponsor GoRockford, announced the start of ticket pre-sales for the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup – Rockford Group.
- One-Day Tickets: $25 plus fees, providing access to all three games scheduled for a selected day (11 a.m. / 3 p.m. / 7 p.m.).
- All-Week Tickets: $95 plus fees, granting access to all 15 scheduled games during the event week (July 22-26, 2026).
- Children’s Admission: Children aged six and under will be admitted free of charge when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult, parent, or guardian.
Tickets are available for purchase here.
Event Details
The WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup 2026-27 will be a two-stage event. The IWBC will host one of the two groups in Rockford from July 22 to 26, 2026. The WBSC will announce the location of the second group at a later date.
The Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals will be held in Rockford from July 19 to 25, 2027.
Qualified Teams
Nine of the twelve teams participating in the 10th Women’s Baseball World Cup have already qualified, including the host team for the Rockford Group, the USA (ranked No. 2 globally).
- Great Britain: Became the first team to qualify, winning the European Championship.
- Venezuela: Secured a spot through the Women’s Baseball Pan American Championship (ranked No. 4).
- Mexico: Too qualified via the Pan American Championship (ranked No. 6).
- Cuba: Earned a place through the Pan American Championship (ranked No. 9).
- Canada: Will compete with Puerto Rico for the final Americas berth in April.
- Puerto Rico: Will compete with Canada for the final Americas berth in April.
- Japan: Qualified through the BFA Asia Cup (ranked No. 1).
- Chinese Taipei: Qualified through the BFA Asia Cup (ranked No. 6).
- Hong Kong, China: Qualified through the BFA Asia Cup (ranked No. 8).
- Korea: Qualified through the BFA Asia Cup (ranked No. 12).
Oceania will qualify one team, and the WBSC will award a Wild Card to complete the field of twelve participants.
“The 10th edition of the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup promises to be a milestone celebration of excellence, growth, and opportunity for women and girls in baseball worldwide,”
WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari
Looking Ahead
Rockford’s selection as host for both the 2026 Group Stage and the 2027 Finals underscores the city’s commitment to women’s baseball and its growing role in the international sports community. The event promises to be a showcase of talent and a celebration of the sport’s continued growth.
FAQ
When are the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup events in Rockford?
The Group Stage will be held from July 22-26, 2026, and the Finals from July 19-25, 2027.
How much do tickets cost?
One-day tickets are $25 plus fees, and all-week tickets are $95 plus fees.
Are there tickets for children?
Yes, children aged six and under are admitted free with a ticket-holding adult.
Pro Tip
Purchase your tickets early to secure the best seats and avoid potential price increases!
Stay tuned to 247sports.news for further updates and coverage of the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup.