

Exceeding expectations
World Cup lead organizer deems event a huge success
The 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup in Prince Albert has come and gone, with Venezuela leaving as the new World Champions for the first time in the nation's history. The event attracted thousands of people from around the province, country and world to the Gateway to the North, with some travelling more than 16 hour...
Jul 15, 2025
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WBSC World Cup Final Day
VIDEO: Venezuela wins Men's World Softball Championship for first time
In the final day of the WBSC Men's World Softball Championships, the team from Venezuela had a chance at redemption that was more than 10 years in the making. Back in 2013, Venezuela lost to New Zealand in the gold medal match, but were certain this time around to claim victory by putting up a defensive performance to ...
Jul 14, 2025
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WBSC World Cup Day 5
Roy hits three home runs as Canada puts away Australia
Playing in the placement round with no chance to play on Sunday, Canada looked to finish strong at the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup on Saturday against the Australians. Canada's bats were swinging heavy from the start as they took a 14-2 win. Canada batted first and the first two batters were retired, but a walk from ...
Jul 13, 2025
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Gratitude to Sask Hospitality
Team Dominican Republic showing their appreciation for Prince Albert hospitality
For most teams that have come to Prince Albert for the WBSC World Cup, they have been feeling the hospitality from the city. For the team coming from the Dominican Republic, they have been trying to repay that kindness while they've been here.To show their gratitude towards the community, the team from the Dominican Re...
Jul 12, 2025
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WBSC World Cup Day 4
Canada wins in pitching battle against Dominican Republic
With the opening round of the tournament completed, Canada played their first placement round game on Friday against the Dominican Republic. The lead traded hands back and forth, but Canada came away with the win 4-3.It looked like Canada was poised to run away with the game the way first inning went. Starting pitcher ...
Jul 12, 2025
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Warm welcome
Argentina welcomes back local bat boy as one of their own
The 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup happening in Prince Albert provides a great chance for different cultures to come together, with seven different countries, along with Canada, all gathering in Prince Albert. The team from Argentina has been to Prince Albert before. They attended the Group B Qualifiers last summer...
Jul 11, 2025
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Roy homers for Canada
Peker homers twice to bring Argentina over Canada
Canada was coming off a big come from behind win over Venezuela to improve to 1-1; Argentina came into the game looking for a win in their final of the round robin stage, and the final game of the night under the lights at the Men's Softball World Cup in Prince Albert. Both teams traded home runs in the middle of the g...
Jul 11, 2025
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Racking up the miles
Fans travel from near and far to watch World Cup in Prince Albert
People from around the world have descended on Prince Albert this week as the 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup takes over Prime Ministers Park. Fans from all corners of the province and the country made the trek to the Gateway to the North, along with those who've come to support their countries from overseas. Michae...
Jul 10, 2025
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Day two recap
Ezekiel homers twice to help Canada comeback over Venezuela
Canada is in the win column at the 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup in Prince Albert. The Canadians won a thriller on day two of the tournament, completing an epic comeback to stun Venezuela, 11-9.Canada had a great opportunity in the top of the first when Venezuelan starter Luis Colombo walked the first three batter...
Jul 10, 2025
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Day one recap
Canada drops World Cup opener to New Zealand
Canada got off to a rough start at the 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup in Prince Albert, falling 8-3 to New Zealand on day one of the tournament.New Zealand figured out Canadian starter Sean Cleary right out of the gate, scoring two runs in their first at bat while adding another in the second to go up 3-0.Canada ma...
Jul 09, 2025
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Opening remarks
Canada looking to recapture gold at 18th Men's Softball World Cup
The wait is over and the world has arrived in Prince Albert as the first pitch of the 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup is set to be thrown in less than 24 hours. Local dignitaries and the coaches from the eight competing countries along with their team captains gathered in the lobby of the Art Hauser Centre on Monday...
Jul 07, 2025
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Fun for everyone
A look at what's happening off the field at the Men's Softball World Cup
As eight of the best men's softball teams travel from around the world to Prince Albert, the last of the preparations are being made both on and off the field. Along with the games scheduled to be played at the 18th Men's Softball World Cup, many events and activities are planned to happen both in between and during th...
Jul 03, 2025
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Men's Softball World Cup
Best of the Best: A look at the eight teams vying for world glory at Softball World Cup
As the first pitch of the 18th Men's Softball World Cup is thrown in less than 10 days, the eight teams representing their countries are set to battle in what's being called the most anticipated Men's Softball World Cup in history. The eight countries will be split into two groups with Canada in Group A, which also inc...
Jun 30, 2025
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Schedule released
Final preparations underway for Sr. Men's World Softball Championships
In less than two weeks time, the city of Prince Albert will welcome teams from eight different countries to the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup, and the excitement in the community is building. Some minor preparations are already underway at Rotary Field in Prime Minister's Park and World Cup Bid Committee Chair Ian Litz...
Jun 26, 2025
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