in the app
Rankings covered
WBSC World Ranking (men's)
About 80 ranked national teams, with points and movement.
WBSC World Ranking (women's)
The women's baseball ranking, on the same screen with the Men/Women switch.
Softball World Ranking (men's, women's)
About 40 men's and 70 women's national teams, with the Men/Women switch.
Baseball5 World Ranking (mixed)
Baseball5's single mixed ranking, about 80 national teams. Its one tab reads Mixed.
how they work
How the rankings are calculated
National teams earn points from WBSC-sanctioned tournaments across age groups, from youth championships to senior events such as the Premier12 and the World Baseball Classic. That means a country's youth programs count toward its ranking, not just its senior team.
Results are counted over several years, with recent tournaments weighted more heavily.
Softball and Baseball5 work the same way: teams earn points for their final place at WBSC events, and points count for four years. A World Cup is worth up to 1,200 points, plus a 180-point bonus for the winner.
schedule
When they're published
The WBSC updates the rankings periodically, typically after its tournaments finish.
In the app: the WBSC's rankings are checked daily for a new edition, and each list shows the WBSC's date for it.
screens
How it looks in the app
Screenshots captured in September and October 2026; rankings in the app reflect the latest edition available.

sources
Official sources
The WBSC publishes the official rankings:
World Sport Rankings is not affiliated with or endorsed by the WBSC.
questions
Frequently asked questions
Are softball and Baseball5 included?
Yes. Softball has men's and women's rankings, and Baseball5, the five-a-side street version, has one mixed ranking. All three come from the WBSC.
Why are youth results part of the ranking?
The WBSC designed the ranking to reflect a country's whole baseball program, so results at every age level count.
Can I follow my country?
Yes. Tap the star next to a team. It is highlighted in the list and appears under Favorites.

