Updated Requirements for New SSUSA Teams

Feb. 1, 2026

Softball News Report

     Beginning this season, there is a new requirement for new teams wishing to compete in Senior Softball USA major championships (Westerns, Easterns, and Worlds):

     Number of Qualifiers Required for New Teams:

     The National Rules Committee in December passed a new rule that requires new teams to play in two qualifiers to be eligible to compete in the Eastern and Western Nationals and the World Championships.

     A new team consists of fewer than 6 previously registered SSUSA players.

     To view other rule changes for the upcoming season, please view the updated 2026-2027 rulebook here: https://seniorsoftball.com/?page=7; or call 916-326-5303 to purchase a physical rulebook.