Moreton Bay tourism operators, businesses and fans are already gearing up for next year’s WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals at Kayo Stadium.
Tickets are now on sale with Tourism and Events Moreton Bay urging fans to secure seats and start planning their stay in Moreton Bay.
Players, officials, media and spectators from eight nations will be in Moreton Bay for the finals, from April 5-10.
They include reigning Olympic champions Japan, 12-time winners USA and Australia’s Aussie Spirit for the first qualifying event for the LA28 Olympic Games.
Predictions are they will bring a timely $3.65 million boost for the region’s tourism and businesses.
“Bringing a World Cup to Moreton Bay is a major moment for our region,” Tourism and Events Moreton Bay CEO Luke Edwards said.
“We can’t wait to welcome the players, their teams and their supporters next April. Major events like this are one of the most powerful drivers of visitation.
“Every athlete, official and fan who travels here fills hotel rooms, dines in our restaurants and cafes and experiences what Moreton Bay has to offer beyond the stadium.
“Our job is to make sure they don’t just come for softball.
“We want visitors to explore our coastline, our islands and our hinterland, to stay longer, and to leave as advocates for the region who return with family and friends.”
Tourism and Events Moreton Bay will work closely with City of Moreton Bay, Softball Australia and the tourism industry to capitalise on the visitors.
This will range from “accommodation and hospitality through to tours and experiences,” Luke Edwards said.
“With Kayo Stadium just minutes from Brisbane Airport, international teams and fans will have easy access to everything our region offers and accessibility is a key part of our story as we build towards Brisbane 2032,” he said.
“Hosting the first major international team event on the road to 2032 sends a clear message that Moreton Bay is ready to deliver on the world stage.
“Events like this put our region in front of new international audiences and the legacy of that exposure will be felt well beyond the final pitch.”
The tournament will see Kayo Stadium transformed from an NRL venue into a purpose-built international softball diamond, with the Aussie Spirit taking on Japan, USA, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Mexico, Puerto Rico and China.
Tickets are available via softballworldcup2027.com.
For Moreton Bay accommodation, dining and experiences go to visitmoretonbay.com.au.
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