Media accreditation open for WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Finals in Prince Albert, Canada

Media registration is open for the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Finals 2025 to be played in Prince Albert,Canada, from 8 to 14 July. The deadline for registration is 30 June.

All members of the media, both local/national and international, who plan to cover the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Finals must apply for accreditation through the official WBSC Media Accreditation online platform at https://my.wbsc.org.

The accreditation procedure starts by clicking on MEDIA ACCREDITATIONS. The online request form needs to be completed, also including a headshot.

Once the request is submitted, media members will receive an automated email confirmation that their application has been received. Those media intending to cover the event remotely should contact the WBSC Media Department by writing to media@wbsc.org.

Another automated message will indicate a "change of status" in the accreditation request.

Media members can check their request status after the registration deadline, 30 June, by accessing my.wbsc.org and clicking SEARCH FOR YOUR ACCREDITATION on the top right of the page. They will then need to enter their name, last name and email address.

A pre-tournament press conference will be scheduled. Details will follow at a later stage.

GUIDELINES FOR NON-RIGHTS HOLDING (“NRH”) MEDIA

• Only rights holders of applicable games may transmit game footage (audio and/or video) of WBSC events.
• NRH media credentials provide access to official training sessions, games, and Opening/Closing Ceremonies.
• Specific categories will grant credentials (i.e., Press, Photographer, Radio and TV, Team Media), and stadium access will be given accordingly.
• Photographers, NRH TV crews, and Team Media will be required to wear WBSC-issued media vests.

The Event

A total of 57 games were played last year in the Group Stage to determine the eight teams that will compete in the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup Finals 2025. The participating teams are No. 1 Argentina, No. 2 Australia, No. 3 Japan, No. 4 Canada, No. 5 Venezuela, No. 6 USA, No. 8 New Zealand, and No. 11 Dominican Republic.

The teams have been split into two groups for the opening phase of the tournament:

• Group A: Argentina, Canada, New Zealand, Venezuela
• Group B: Australia, Dominican Republic, Japan, USA

The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Round, scheduled for 11 and 12 July. The World Championship Final, featuring the top two teams from the Super Round standings, will take place on 13 July at 14:00. July 14 has been designated as a rain day.