Surrey, BC – The countdown is officially on for the return of the Canada Cup International Softball Championship, as one of the world’s premier international fastpitch events returns to Softball City in Surrey, BC from July 3rd–12th, 2026.
Now entering its 31st edition, the Canada Cup will once again bring together many of the sport’s top national teams, rising stars, and elite international athletes for ten days of world-class competition, electric atmosphere, and unforgettable moments on Canadian soil.
Leading the charge is Team Canada, who will compete in front of home fans as part of a stacked international field featuring teams from across North America, South America, Asia, Oceania, and Europe.
Confirmed teams for the 2026 Women’s International Division include:
- American Samoa
- Brazil
- Canada National Team
- Canada Elite Team
- China
- Chinese Taipei National Team
- Chinese Taipei Development Team
- Czechia U22
- Israel
- Peru
- Saskatchewan 222’s
- Singapore
- TC Colorado
- Venezuela
“The Canada Cup is where the world comes to compete, and where fans get the rare opportunity to watch some of the best softball players on the planet in one place,” said Greg Timm, Chair of the Canada Cup. “Every summer, this tournament delivers incredible international matchups, unforgettable performances, and an atmosphere that celebrates both elite sport and community. We’re especially excited to welcome Team Canada back to Surrey to compete in front of passionate home crowds.”
Since its inception, the Canada Cup has grown into one of the most respected international softball tournaments in the world, serving as a key development and competition platform for Olympic and national team athletes. The tournament annually attracts elite players, college scouts, international federations, and thousands of fans to Surrey, helping cement British Columbia as a destination for world-class sport.
Beyond the action on the field, the Canada Cup is known for its festival atmosphere, youth engagement initiatives, and strong community spirit, powered by hundreds of volunteers and local supporters.
Fans can expect high-intensity international rivalries, emerging future stars, and some of the game’s biggest names competing throughout the tournament at the iconic Softball City venue.
Work is well underway on the tournament schedule, with details to be released next. For more information, please visit: www.CanadaCup.com
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About The Canada Cup International Softball Championship:
The Canada Cup International Softball Championship is operated by the Canadian Amateur Sport Society, a registered not-for-profit society dedicated to advocating and encouraging the development of the sport of softball by staging a first class, family oriented elite international fastpitch event. The event is devoted to providing young, high caliber, female athletes the opportunity to expand their potential and ability by fielding elite level fastpitch teams, provide a source of inspiration and mentorship to the youth of the sport, and provide an entertaining, fun-filled sporting experience for the Canada Cup spectator.
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