WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Group B: Media accreditation open until 5 August

To mark one month to go to the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Group B tournament, set to be played in Pingtan, China, from 14 to 18 August, the Media registration process is now open. The deadline for registration is 5 August.

All membersof the media, both local/national and international, who plan to coverthe WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Group B must applyfor accreditation through the official WBSC Media Accreditation online platformat https://my.wbsc.org.

Theaccreditation procedure starts by clicking on MEDIAACCREDITATIONS. Then, complete the online request form and upload aheadshot.

Once therequest is submitted, media members will receive an automated emailconfirmation that their application has been received. Those media intendingto cover the event remotely should contact the WBSC Media Department by writingto media@wbsc.org.

Anotherautomated message will indicate a "change of status" in theaccreditation request.

Media members can check their request status after the registration deadline, 5 August, by accessing my.wbsc.org and clicking SEARCH FOR YOUR ACCREDITATION at 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 for the afternoon of 13 August. Media members are welcome to attend the press conference and pick up credentials at Kylin Honor International Hotel Pingtan. After the tournament commences on 14 August, media members can pick up their credentials at the venue.

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

The WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup opens thissummer with the Group Stage. A total of 18 teams have been split intothree groups, with the top two teams in each group’s final standings advancingto the Finals, scheduled for 2025 in Dallas, USA.

Each group consists of a four-day, 15-game round-robin,with the top four teams advancing to playoffs on the final day. On that day,the top two sides in the standings will play each other, with a ticket to theFinals at stake. The loser of the first playoff game will then play against thewinner of the game between third and fourth for the second spot in the Finals.

Group A, scheduledfrom 23 to 27 July at theEstadio Municipal de Beisebol Mie Nishi in SaoPaulo, Brazil, will feature world No. 4 Chinese Taipei, No. 9 Czechia, No. 13Great Britain, hosts and No. 22 Brazil, New Zealand, and Colombia, who are tiedat No. 33.

No. 2 Puerto Rico, No. 3 Japan, No. 6 Italy, No. 8 theNetherlands, No. 14 Peru, and No. 17 China will compete in Group B, which will be held from 14 to18 August at thePingtan Softball Stadium in
China.

Group C includes No.1 USA, No. 5 Canada, No. 7 Mexico, No. 10 Australia, No.15 the Philippines, and No. 21 Ireland. This group will take placefrom 29 August to 2 September at The Village Dallas in Dallas,Texas.