Softball fans around the world will be able to tune in to GameTime to watch live the WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup, set to take place in Parana, Argentina, from 15-23 April. A tournament pass for $9.99 (US dollars) will give subscribers access to all 50 games of the tournament, while six-game daily passes will be available for $5.99 each day.
In order to watch the tournament, you must be logged in to gametime.sport, click on Offers and select the bundle of your choice.
The inaugural edition of the WBSC U-23 Men’s Softball World Cup will be played at Nafaldo Cargnel Stadium and El Plumazo in Parana, Argentina. 12 teams from the five continents will open the tournament in two groups:
- Group A: No. 1 Argentina (host), No. 4 Australia, No. 6 Czechia, No. 10 Mexico, No. 12 South Africa, No. 14 Singapore
- Group B: No. 2 Canada, No. 3 Japan, No. 7 New Zealand, No. 8 Venezuela, Team WBSC*, No. 21 Israel
After a five-day opening round robin, the top three teams in each group will advance to the Super Round, carrying head-to-head results from the Opening Round. The two nations with the best records after the Super Round will play in the World Championship Game on 25 April at 17:00 local time, while the third and fourth place teams will play for the bronze medal on the same day at 14:00.
GameTime, the WBSC’s over the top (OTT) platform, launched last week its enhanced platform ahead of an exciting 2023 baseball/softball season, with a new, user-friendly design that improves the visitor experience.