WBSC Executive Vice President Craig Cress highlighted the elite level of play expected over the next six days:
“These eight teams have earned the right to contest the Finals after a very competitive Group Stage last year. After 57 exciting games in 2024, now we are closing the event with the best teams aiming to conquer the World Title,” he said.
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Pools for WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup Finals 2025
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| Argentina | Australia |
| Canada | Dominican Republic |
| New Zealand | Japan |
| Venezuela | USA |
July 8 – Opening Round Games
| Game # | Time (12-hour) | Time (24-hour) | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11:30 AM | 11:30 | Japan vs Dominican Republic |
| 2 | 2:30 PM | 14:30 | Venezuela vs Argentina |
| 3 | 4:30 PM | 16:30 | USA vs Australia |
| — | 7:30 PM | 19:30 | Opening Ceremony |
| 4 | 8:30 PM | 20:30 | New Zealand vs Canada |
Notes:
- All games are at Prime Ministers’ Park, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada.
- The visiting team is listed on the left, home team on the right.