World Baseball Softball Confederation

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) is the umbrella organization of all national baseball and softball organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and oversees all aspects of baseball and softball sports globally. 157 countries are affiliated with the WBSC after seven national federations were added at the 2008 WBSC Congress in Rome.

In light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the WBSC suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing at any World Baseball Softball Confederation events, and suspended all officials from these countries from officiating at any event sanctioned by the WBSC, as well as from attending or participating in any WBSC meetings, committees, and forums. In March 2023, the Russian Baseball Softball Federation sent a letter addressing the ISF and urging them to reverse the decision and allow Russian athletes to compete in ISF events. The RBSF's statement included claims that the war was actually started by Ukraine and that 'Russia defends peace'. In May 2023, the World Baseball Softball Confederation reinstated Russian and Belarusian athletes, shortly after a Russian missile attack forced the cancellation of a baseball event in Ukraine.

Baseball

• Baseball, a sport with WBSC World Championships since 1938
• WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup, formerly Junior World Championships from 1981 to 2011
• WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup, an extension for young players from 2013
• WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup, a platform for the youngest players
• WBSC Premier12, an international baseball championship since 2015
• Women's Baseball World Cup, a global competition since 2004
• World Baseball Classic, a major international competition

Softball

• Softball, a sport with WBSC World Championships since 1965
• WBSC U-18 Men's Softball World Cup, a stage for young talents
• WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup, a platform for young female players
• WBSC U-12 Mixed Softball World Cup, a mixed gender competition for the youngest players

Baseball5

• Baseball5, a new urban discipline with WBSC World Cup since 2020
• WBSC U-18 Baseball5 World Cup, a stage for young urban talents
• WBSC U-15 Baseball5 World Cup, an avenue for middle age category

Baseball and Softball

• WBSC World Rankings, a ranking system for national teams in baseball and softball

There are five continental associations affiliated with the WBSC. These associations are responsible for organizing continental championships, providing support for their member federations, and communicating their interests at the WBSC Board meetings.

• Asian Baseball and Softball Confederation
• African Baseball and Softball Confederation
• European Baseball and Softball Confederation
• Oceania Baseball and Softball Confederation
• Pan American Baseball and Softball Confederation

World Baseball Softball Confederation - Overview: This reference provides an overview of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), its functions, and its affiliated countries. https://www.wbsc.org/

WBSC suspends Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials: This reference gives details about the suspension of athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus by the WBSC due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. https://www.wbsc.org/news/wbsc-suspends-russian-and-belarusian-athletes-and-officials