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Rockford to Host 2027 Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals

Rockford, Illinois, will host the 2027 Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals from July 19‑25 at Rivets Stadium in Loves Park, after staging the Group Stage in 2026.

Rockford will host the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Finals from July 19‑25, 2027 at Rivets Stadium in Loves Park, Illinois. The event follows the city’s hosting of the Group Stage in July 2026, marking the first time the tournament has been held in Illinois.

Tickets and schedule details will be released soon. The city is also upgrading Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Park, with a new natural‑grass surface expected by next summer, underscoring Rockford’s commitment to world‑class women’s baseball.