Europe's top ten clubs to compete in the Women's Softball European Premier Cup 2023

With ten top clubs competing for the title of European Champions, the stage is set for the Women's Softball European Premier Cup 2023.

Representing their countries, the participants include Bonn Capitals (GER), Chicaboo's Stabroek (BEL), Joudrs Praha (CZE), Les Pharaons (FRA), Olympia Haarlem (NED), Rivas Madrid (ESP), Saronno (ITA), Tex Town Tigers (NED), Vienna Wanderers (AUT) and Wittenbach Panthers (SUI).

The Dutch powerhouse, Olympia Haarlem, returns as the reigning champions, having clinched the European title in the town of Bollate in 2022.

The ten teams are divided into two groups. The tournament will kick off with a round-robin phase spanning the first three days.

After the initial round-robin stage, the teams ranked fourth and fifth will contend in the relegation round, solidifying the rankings from eighth to tenth.

Meanwhile, the top six teams will embark on another round-robin, setting the stage for the ultimate battles in the Bronze and Gold Medal games.

The crescendo of the event will be reached on Saturday, August 26th. The Bronze Medal game will be played in Saronno at 16:30. Then, the Gold Medal game will unfold at 20:00 and the 2023 European Champions will be crowned.

The Local Organising Committee for the Women's Softball European Premier Cup has announced the ticketing details for the event.

The WBSC Europe event's website offers play-by-play. All games will be streamed by the Local Organsing Committe in the WBSC Europe YouTube Channel.

Cover photo by Giovanni Pini / NonSoloVolley.it