Forget the 12 days of Christmas—the only thing Queensland’s female baseballers are counting down to is six days of State Titles.

More than 50 games, four divisions, and players chasing spots on the Maroon squads: this is what December is all about on the diamond.

What is it and where is it happening?

First held in 2018, the State Titles are back in 2025, bigger and better than ever. Featuring four levels of competition and over 50 games across six days, athletes aged 10+ from across Queensland will take to the diamond for a celebration of baseball.

It all kicks off with the Open Women’s State Titles from December 12–14 at Runcorn Indians Baseball Club, before moving north for the Youth Women and Little League Girls titles at Narangba Demons Baseball Club from December 15–17.

What’s on offer?

Aside from State Title glory across multiple divisions, the event has also served as a selection opportunity for the Queensland squad since 2019. Expect the competition to heat up as players chase a spot on the maroon sides heading to the 2026 Australian Women’s and Youth Women’s Championships in Melbourne next April.

Who’s competing?

There are 23 teams across three events, highlighted by five Women’s Division 1 teams from Brisbane, Gold Coast and North Queensland, featuring a host of the country’s current and future stars.

Division 2 will feature eight teams, including, for the first time in event history, the Northern Territory Buffaloes, who will add interstate flavour.

In the Youth competition, six teams from across Brisbane and the Gold Coast will take part, while the Little League will see four teams in action.

Players to watch

Molly Paddison (Brisbane Metro) – 2023 Youth Nationals MVP, .500+ average in two Elite Nationals to date, and a 2026 WPBL draftee. Do not look away when “The Business” is on the field.
Shiori Hoshino (North Queensland) – She has fan clubs in both Queensland and Victoria, and whether it is on the mound, up the middle, or at the plate, she is just moments away from a highlight reel!
Hannah Marshall (Gold Coast) – Youth Nationals MVP and multi Australian Women’s Showcase rep. A stalwart of Queensland baseball and the kind of player every team needs.
Rio Bradley (Brisbane North) – has already caught for Queensland in the maroon, and for the Bandits in yellow and blue, and we reckon she has the goods for the green and gold of Australia.
Charlotte Stokes (Brisbane Metro) – in her “Straight Outta Youth” season with Queensland at the Elite Women’s Nationals in 2025, she finished #1 in Slugging, #1 in OPS, and #2 in OBP. Yeah, she has arrived.
Ashley Van Staden (Brisbane Metro) – at WBIP, we think she is one of the country’s most underrated players, and we’re predicting 2026 will be a breakout year for the maroon star.
Holly Moellers (Brisbane Metro) – with back-to-back Youth Nationals Gold Glove Awards as a catcher, she’s destined for big things in the elite ranks.

What they’re saying

Rightly so, this event has many extremely excited about the future of Queensland women’s baseball. Expanding from senior women to include Youth Women and Little League in less than 10 years, it is building a true pathway for the sport in the state.

Molly Paddison, Women’s Professional Baseball League draftee and 2023 Youth Nationals MVP:

"To be a part of the Queensland women’s and girls’ state titles is such a privilege. It is an awesome tournament packed full of female baseball, laughter and smiles. I have played in the state titles since I was 11 and I met some of my best friends in 2018 while playing in the Little League girls age group when there were just three teams. Now I get to play with and against most of them. I am also excited to be coaching the Youth Women, giving some of the youth women the same fun, energetic experience I had for five years before entering the Open women’s group."

Lyndsey Campbell, former Australian squad member and 12-time Queensland representative:

"December is an awesome time for female ballers. Queensland Women’s, Youth Women and Little League girls state titles is the epitome of girls-only baseball. What started as a fun tournament in 2018 for senior players only has now turned into an elite, selection-based, regional representative tournament for girls across three age groups. And don’t forget about the Division 2 tournament as well for those who may just want to play a bit of social baseball with their pals. Talk about growth in our sport. It is tournament baseball at its best!"

Gemma Scales, Head Coach of NT Buffaloes:

"We’re really excited to be heading to Queensland for the state titles! It’s really special to see the NT Buffs back for the first time in 13 years, and I’m incredibly proud to be coaching such an eager group of players. Tournament baseball is one of the best environments for growth, with lots of at-bats and innings across such a short time, so I know this experience will be huge for our group’s development. I’m thankful to the whole Queensland baseball community for welcoming us in! Personally, I’m looking forward to reconnecting with some old teammates from my days as a Queensland friendship player, so it feels a bit like things coming full circle, and we can’t wait to get on the diamond!"

How to follow

Official websites & results

WBIP

We will be on the ground in Brisbane bringing you some of the action!

Baseball Queensland

Queensland State Titles: A Week of Women’s & Girls’ Baseball That Hits Different