The WBSC (World Baseball Softball Confederation) has confirmed the 2018 Women's World Cup will be held in Florida, with our Australian Emeralds looking to improve on their 5th place finish in 2016.
The USSSA (United States Specialty Sports Association) complex in Viera, Florida will host the best female baseballers in the world between 17-26 August 2018.
Speaking from the WBSC World Congress in Botswana, WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari is excited to see the eighth edition of the Women's World Cup begin.
“This marks the first time that the Women’s Baseball World Cup will be staged in the United States,” said WBSC President Fraccari.
“The USSSA has tremendous experience in organising elite-level events across multiple sports, and I am confident the new USSSA Space Coast Complex will be an ideal setting for the biggest stage and best players in women’s baseball.”
The 2016 Women's World Cup unearthed multiple Australian stars including Victorian Abbey Kelly, who pitched incredibly to defeat the USA 10-2 in the opening round.