The Softball competition at the 2025 World Games is one of the most awaited sporting events, taking place from 6 to 17 August 2025 in Chengdu, China. Matches will be held at the Softball Stadium within the Xindu Xiangcheng Sports Centre. This edition of the World Games marks a historic moment as, for the first time, a Men’s Softball Tournament will be featured alongside the Women’s Tournament.
Venue and Dates
| Venue | Dates |
|---|---|
| Xindu Xiangcheng Sports Centre Softball Stadium | 6-10 August 2025 (Men’s Tournament) |
| 13-17 August 2025 (Women’s Tournament) |
A total of 20 teams from 12 nations will compete across two events, striving for the coveted gold medals.
Men’s Softball Tournament: Group Stage Points Table
Group A Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezuela | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 2 | Semifinals |
| 2 | Argentina | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | — |
| 3 | Czech Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fifth place game |
| 4 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Seventh place game |
Group B Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 2 | Semifinals |
| 2 | Australia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fifth place game |
| 4 | Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Seventh place game |
Women’s Softball Tournament: Group Stage Points Table
Group A Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese Taipei | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Semifinals |
| 2 | Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 | United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fifth place game |
| 4 | China | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Seventh place game |
Group B Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Rico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Semifinals |
| 2 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fifth place game |
| 4 | Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Seventh place game |
Medal Table (As of Now)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The Softball at the 2025 World Games promises exciting matches as nations battle for glory in Chengdu. Both the men’s and women’s tournaments are set to deliver top-level competition, as teams vie for their spot on the medal podium.
