— Published July 8, 2026

The WBSC extends its partnership with Mizuno

Baseball/softball

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has announced the extension of its partnership with MizunoThe Japanese company will remain the official softball equipment supplier until December 31, 2029. It will also supply equipment for umpires. All Softball World Cups and Olympic qualifying events will be included. The M170 will also remain the official ball of the Softball World Cups.

« Mizuno has always provided equipment that meets the technical requirements of our athletes and officialsThis renewal, while also aligning with our broader vision of sustainability and global development, strengthens the foundations of our Softball World Cups and paves the way for LA28. », underlines the president of the WBSC, Riccardo Fraccari.

« This renewed agreement reaffirms the shared commitment of both organizations to quality, innovation and sustainability in the development of softball equipment, while further strengthening the WBSC's global platform for international competitions, agrees the company's president, Akito Mizuno. Mizuno remains committed to supporting the continued growth and future development of softball worldwide through this collaboration. »