Baseball European Champions Cup: day one preview
06/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Baseball European Champions Cup: day one preview

The Baseball European Champions Cup is set to commence today, gathering the crème de la crème of European baseball talent. Eight top-tier teams from across the continent will battle it out in a five-day tournament to secure the prestigious title of European Champion.

With 20 games scheduled from June 6 to 10, the Baseball European Champions Cup starts today. The stage is set for the top eight teams in Europe in Amsterdam and Bussum, Netherlands.

Day One Schedule - Group A - Amsterdam:
The tournament kicks off with a game between two powerhouse teams: 1949 Parma Baseball Club (ITA) and Untouchables Paderborner (GER). The teams will play in Amsterdam at 15:00. Following the first game, the home team Amsterdam Pirates (NED) take on Draci Brno (CZE) at 19:30.

Day One Schedule - Group B - Bussum:
At 15:00 in Bussum, the Bonn Capitals (GER) and SKSB Arrows Ostrava (CZE) take the field. Next up, Rouen Huskies (FRA) face off against home team HCAW (NED) in a matchup that promises fireworks.

Following the technical meeting on Monday evening, the rosters for each participating team are now available on the official WBSC Europe website.

All games will be live-streamed on the WBSC Europe YouTube Channel. Play-by-play will be available on the WBSC Europe event's website.

Cover photo by Wessel