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Rockford to Host Women's Baseball World Cup Finals 2027

2/24/2026

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Rockford, Illinois, will host the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals July 19–27, 2027, after the 2026 Group Stage.
The International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced a partnership supporting Rockford's commitment to women's baseball.
WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari praised Rockford's facilities and support.
The tournament will feature six teams.
The top two teams from each Group Stage group will advance to the Finals.

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Rockford, Illinois, will host the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals July 19–27, 2027, after the 2026 Group Stage.
The International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) announced a partnership supporting Rockford's commitment to women's baseball.
WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari praised Rockford's facilities and support.
The tournament will feature six teams.
The top two teams from each Group Stage group will advance to the Finals.