The Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Hall of Fame Complex – OGE Energy Field – INTEGRIS Field in Oklahoma City is proud to host a record-12 countries who will compete at the World Cup of Softball XI set to take place July 5-10, in addition to a number of Men’s Slow Pitch teams who will play in Border Battle VIII held July 4-6. Fans will have the opportunity to watch both the USA Softball Women’s National and Elite Teams participate in the World Cup of Softball, while the USA Softball Men’s National Slow Pitch National Team and USA Softball Slow Pitch Futures Team will see action in the Slow Pitch Showdown and Border Battle.

 

Game Schedule

The three-day Border Battle VIII will kick off at 1 p.m. Monday, July 4, with the highly anticipated Border Battle, featuring Team USA vs Team Canada, set to begin at 6 p.m. CT July 6. Team USA will also face the USA Futures Team in the Slow Pitch Showdown July 5 at 6 p.m. CT. For the complete Border Battle VIII schedule, click here.

 

The World Cup of Softball officially starts July 5, with Team USA on the lookout to capitalize on last year’s 7-1 record. The Women’s Elite Team will start off for the Red, White and Blue when they face the Czech Republic on July 5 on OGE Energy Field at 12:30 p.m. CT, while the Women’s National Team will compete against the Philippines at 3 p.m. CT. For the complete World Cup of Softball XI schedule, click here.

 

Live stats and online streaming

Online:          Live stats and streaming will be available online throughout the events.  For all Border Battle VIII media, please click here.  For World Cup of Softball XI media, please click here.

 

Tickets

General admission all-session and single-session tickets are on sale now starting at $10. To purchase tickets, call 800-654-8337 or visit SoftballOutlet.com. Tickets will also be on sale at the ticket window.

 

Media Credentials

Media members who wish to attend the World Cup of Softball XI and/or Border Battle VIII are asked to submit a media credential request form to Katie Willis (kwillis@softball.org) by no later than Friday, July 1. A media application is attached to this email and is also available on the USA Softball Media Page. *Please disregard the seven-day advance notice for this event.

 

Media passes will be available for pick-up at the “Will Call” window at the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium July 4-10.

 

Media Contacts

Codi Warren

Managing Director of Communications

Office 405.425.3431

 

ASA/USA Softball Twitter: @ASAUSASoftball

ASA/USA Softball Facebook: ASA/USA Softball

ASA/USA Softball Instagram: @usasoftball

ASA/USA Softball Snapchat: asausasoftball

 

 

Katie Willis I Communications Coordinator

Amateur Softball Association/USA Softball

2801 NE 50th Street

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
405-425-3425 (O)

Visit Us Online: ASAUSASoftball.com

 

The world’s best return to OKC July 4-10!

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