Australia Secures 2027 Women’s Softball World Cup Finals

Queensland has won the rights to stage the 2027 Women’s Softball World Cup Finals, with the games to be held in the City of Moreton Bay.

The event will headline what the Crisafulli government is calling a “mega-year” of international sport for the state, coinciding with the Men’s Rugby World Cup.

The top eight women’s teams in the world will compete at Talobilla Park in Redcliffe from April 5–11, 2027, with four games scheduled each day across a six-day program.

It will mark the first time Australia has hosted the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) women’s finals since the inaugural edition in 1965, when Melbourne hosted and the Australian team claimed gold.

Building Momentum

The 2027 championship will double as an Olympic qualifier for Los Angeles 2028, adding to its significance for the global softball community.

With Brisbane set to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, officials say the World Cup is another milestone in a growing lineup of high-profile tournaments secured for the state.

Minister for Sport, Racing and the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander said Queensland’s successful bid highlighted its standing as a sporting hub.

“We want to see more global sporting events call Queensland home over the next seven years to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Women’s Softball World Cup is a perfect fit,” he said.

Federal Sport Minister Anika Wells agreed, describing the 2027 finals as part of the “green and gold runway” leading to 2032.

“We are committed to investing in women’s sport, whether that’s at a global or grassroots level—and I’m proud we’ve been able to help secure the Women’s Softball World Cup Finals for 2027,” she said.

Softball Australia CEO Sarah Loh said the competition would provide a platform to grow the sport locally.

“The return of the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup to Australian soil is a powerful opportunity to inspire the next generation with Olympic dreams, boost grassroots participation and deliver lasting benefits to local communities,” Loh said.

Record Investment in Sports Infrastructure

The announcement adds to Queensland’s rapidly expanding sporting calendar in the run-up to 2032.

Earlier this year, the state and federal governments confirmed a record $7.1 billion infrastructure package to support the Brisbane Games, the largest sporting facility investment in Australia’s history.

The deal includes a $3.4 billion federal contribution and a 50-50 cost-sharing arrangement between the federal and state governments for most projects.

New and upgraded stadiums will be rolled out, with officials promising facilities that will benefit athletes long after the Olympic flame has gone out.