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Registration Opens for WBSC eBaseball™ Series 2026 Women's Qualifiers

Starting today, August 4th, 2023, Konami Digital Entertainment has announced that registration is now open for the women's qualifiers of the WBSC eBaseball™ Series 2026, a prestigious tournament organized by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). The competitive event features the popular title eBaseball™: PRO SPIRIT on PlayStation®5 and Steam®.

This tournament will allow players to earn their spot in the World Finals based on several qualification routes:

• - Regional Tournaments conducted by WBSC-affiliated regions will yield two direct entries.
• - One entry will be awarded based on global rankings, another from the women's qualifiers, and two spots will be designated for the USA qualifiers. In total, four players will gain direct access.
• - Additionally, two players will be selected through an open Global Qualifier hosted within the game, summing up to eight competitors who will earn their place.

The online women’s qualifiers will be held on August 22 and will include both a qualifying phase and a playoff stage. The qualification games will take place from August 22nd to August 31st, featuring separate tournaments for PlayStation®5 and Steam®/PC users. The top players from each tournament will advance to the playoff stage.

The playoffs will be conducted from September 5th to September 14th using a single-elimination format, where successful participants will compete for a coveted spot in the World Finals taking place in North Carolina, USA, on November 14th and 15th.

To participate and potentially secure a ticket to the world stage, players must download eBaseball™: PRO SPIRIT and register for the qualifiers. Please note that eligibility requires submitting a valid passport to WBSC by September 15th for verification.

For more details on participation registration and the event, please visit: WBSC eBaseball Series Registration

Overview of the WBSC eBaseball™ Series 2026

About eBaseball™: PRO SPIRIT

The game, which can be played for free, is a new addition to the Pro Baseball Spirits series, focusing on enhancing the competitive experience. It’s powered by the next-generation eBaseball™ Engine, which not only showcases diverse player motions but also features immersive sound design and smooth commentary to elevate the game's atmosphere.

Official Website: eBaseball™: PRO SPIRIT

Title Information

• - Title: eBaseball™: PRO SPIRIT
• - Publisher: KONAMI
• - Release Date: March 5, 2026
• - Genre: Sports / Baseball
• - Players: 1-4 (1-2 online)

- Note: Subscription to PlayStation®Plus is required for online World Championship Mode (paid).

• - Rating: IARC (3+)
• - Platforms: PlayStation®5, Steam®
• - Copyright: ©Konami Digital Entertainment

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