11/10/2024 1 Minute Read

Třebíč to Host U-23 Baseball European Championship 2025

WBSC Europe is pleased to announce that the U-23 Baseball European Championship 2025 will be held in Třebíč, Czechia, during the first week of August.

10/10/2024 1 Minute Read

Register Now for the EBCA Convention 2024 in Budapest: Learn from Top Baseball Coaching Legends

The 19th European Baseball Coaches Association (EBCA) Convention will take place from November 8-10, 2024, in the city of Budapest, Hungary. Registration is still open at https://ebcabaseball.eu.

09/10/2024 1 Minute Read

Italy's MSQA Secures European eBaseball Premier12 Qualification with Victory Over Switzerland’s BOOMER_77

This past weekend, Italy’s MSQA triumphed over Switzerland’s BOOMER_77 in the final of the European eBaseball Premier12 Qualifier, held at Bluenergy Stadium in Udine.

03/10/2024 1 Minute Read

Italy vs Switzerland: Battle for European eBaseball Premier12 Qualification

Italy's MSQA and Switzerland's BOOMER_77 will compete for a spot in the HUGAN ePremier12 on Saturday, October 5, at noon, just before the Udinese-Lecce football match at Bluenergy Stadium. The winner will join the world’s top 12 players in the WBSC eBASEBALL™ POWER PROS Konami competition. The event will be live on the WBSC YouTube channel.

01/10/2024 1 Minute Read

Denmark Triumphs at U-15 Nordic Baseball Cup 2024

The U-15 Nordic Baseball Cup took place from September 21 to 22, 2024, bringing together four national teams—Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway. The event, hosted by the Swedish Federation, was aimed at strengthening cooperation between Nordic countries to further grow baseball in the region.

30/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Bidding Now Open: WBSC Europe Seeks Hosts for 2025-2028 Baseball, Softball, and Baseball5 Events

WBSC Europe announced the opening of bids for hosting a series of events spanning from 2025 to 2028.

28/09/2024 2 Minute Read

Draci Brno Secures Historic European Club Champion Title with 6-3 Win Over Guggenberger Legionäre

The Baseball European Champions Cup 2024 concluded with a showdown between Guggenberger Legionäre and Draci Brno, where the Czech champions claimed a 6-3 victory and their first European title in history. Guggenberger Legionäre wins the silver medal.

27/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Draci Brno and Guggenberger Legionäre Face Off for European Cup Champion Title

The Baseball European Champions Cup 2024 reaches its conclusion this Saturday in Regensburg as Czech champions Draci Brno face off against German powerhouse Guggenberger Legionäre at the Armin-Wolf-Baseball-Arena.

19/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Toulouse Hosts Fundamentals Baseball Umpiring Clinic for WBSC Europe Certified Umpires

WBSC Europe is pleased to announce that, alongside the Baseball Umpiring Certification Clinic, a second clinic will take place: the Fundamentals Umpiring Clinic. This event is aimed at current WBSC Europe-certified baseball umpires and includes open registration.

19/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Czechia and Switzerland Baseball National Teams to Face Off in Friendly Games Series in Prague

WBSC Europe has officially sanctioned a series of friendly games between the national teams of Czechia and Switzerland, scheduled to take place in Prague on October 19 and 20, 2024.

17/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Friendly Games Series between the U-15 Nordic Baseball National Teams

The U-15 national squads of Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark will meet in a friendly series on the 21st and 22nd of September.

16/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Sweden and Finland to Face Off in Sanctioned Friendly Games Series

The baseball men’s National Teams of Sweden and Finland will participate in the WBSC Europe-sanctioned friendly series Finnkampen.

15/09/2024 1 Minute Read

Bids Open to Organise Groups C and D of the Baseball European Championship 2025

WBSC Europe has opened the bidding process for the organization of groups C and D of the Baseball European Championship 2025. Interested parties have until September 22nd to submit their bids.

30/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Samuel Aldegheri Set to Make History in Italian Baseball as Major League Pitcher for Los Angeles Angels

Samuel Aldegheri, a rising star in Italian baseball, is on the verge of making history as he approaches his debut in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Los Angeles Angels. Aldegheri becomes one of the few Italian-born players to ever play in the MLB, marking a significant milestone for Italian baseball.

27/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Euro Baseball Winter League 2024 Cancelled

WBSC Europe regrets to announce that the Euro Baseball Winter League 2024, scheduled to take place in Tenerife, Canary Islands, will not be held this year.

26/08/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Europe Announces a Baseball Umpiring Certification Clinic in Late November

WBSC Europe announced the organization of a Baseball Umpiring Certification Clinic, scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 1, 2024, in Toulouse, France.

22/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Rotterdam to Host the Final Phase of the Baseball European Championship 2025

The WBSC Europe Board has officially assigned the organization of the final phase of the Baseball European Championship 2025 to the Koninklijke Nederlandse Baseball en Softball Bond (KNBSB). The next Baseball European Champion will be crowned in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

21/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Guggenberger Legionaere down VOITH Heidenheim Heidekoepfe in Week 6, will play Draci Brno in BECC Finals

The Guggenberger Legionaere Regensburg (GER) and Draci Brno (CZE) will play in the final of the Baseball European Champions Cup 2024 on September 28. Regensburg defeated the VOITH Heidenheim Heidekoepfe on Wednesday by a score of 11-1 to clinch first place following the first round. Draci Brno is ranked second, following a win over Eagles Praha on Monday, while Heidenheim came in third.

19/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Draci Brno outlasts Eagles Praha in wild game to open week six of the BECC on Monday

Draci Brno outlasted the Eagles Praha 11-6 in a wild game on Monday evening to open week six of the first round at the Baseball European Champions Cup 2024. With the win Draci improved to 4-2, while the Eagles Praha dropped to 0-6. The Guggenberger Legionaere Regensburg (4-1) and VOITH Heidenheim Heidekoepfe (3-2) close out the first round at 19:00 on Wednesday.

19/08/2024 2 Minute Read

Germany wins Exhibition Series against Czechia this past weekend

Germany won two of three games of the exhibition series against Czechia, which was played this past weekend in the Czech cities of Trebic and Prague. On Friday evening Czechia prevailed 8-6, while on Saturday and Sunday Germany came out as winner 5-2 and 7-5 in the WBSC Europe sanctioned event.

18/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball European Champions Cup Round 6 starts on Monday

The Eagles Praha host Draci Brno on Monday evening at 18:30 to kick off week six of six in the Baseball European Champions Cup preliminary round. The Guggenberger Legionaere Regensburg take on the VOITH Heidenheim Heidekoepfe on Wednesday at 19:00. The final is set for September 28.

18/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Growing the Game: Czech Schools Host Baseball Tournaments Through National Project

The "Czech Plays Baseball: Baseball to Schools" project, partially funded by WBSC Europe, is an inspiring development initiative taking place across multiple cities in the Czech Republic, including Prague, Brno, Orlová, Opava, Zlín, Třebíč, Bučovice, and Plzeň.

15/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Czechia, Germany meet in Baseball Exhibition Series this coming weekend

The men’s baseball national teams from Czechia and Germany will meet in a three-game exhibition series from August 16 to 18 at the ballparks of Trebic Nuclears, Eagles Praha and Tempo Praha in Czechia. The WBSC Europe sanctioned event is providing playing time for the two programs in a year without major European and international competitions.

14/08/2024 2 Minute Read

Draci Brno, Guggenberger Legionaere win on Day 5 of BECC

Draci Brno and the Guggenberger Legionaere Regensburg won on day five of the Baseball European Champions Cup on Wednesday. Draci defeated the Eagles Praha 7-1, while Regensburg downed the VOITH Heidenheim Heidekoepfe 8-2. The Guggenberger Legionaere move into sole possession of first place in the standings with a 4-1 record, while Brno and Heidenheim are tied for second place with a 3-2 record. The Eagles are in fourth place with five losses in five games.

13/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Inner country matchups to close out BECC first round play

With game days five and six on August 14 and 21 first-round play at the Baseball European Champions Cup ends with a pair of inner country matchups. In Germany the 3-1 clubs VOITH Heidenheim Heidekoepfe and Guggenberger Legionaere Regensburg square off, while in Czechia Draci Brno (2-2) is hosting the Eagles Praha (0-4). The BECC final is scheduled for September 28.

11/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Austria edges Ukraine to capture spot in U-23 Baseball Euros 2025

Austria defeated Ukraine 3-2 in a thrilling final game at the U-23 Baseball European Championship B-Pool in Budapest, Hungary. By winning the qualifier Austria captured a spot in next year’s U-23 Baseball European Championship in Trebic, Czechia.

10/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Israel wins U-23 Baseball Euro Qualifier in Zurich, Switzerland

Israel has captured a spot in next year’s U-23 Baseball European Championship in Trebic, Czechia. They won the U-23 Baseball European Championship B-Pool in Zurich, Switzerland, by beating host Switzerland 5-0 in the final on Saturday.

04/08/2024 1 Minute Read

Starting Tuesday Budapest, Hungary to host B-Pool U-23 Baseball Euros

In Budapest, Hungary five teams compete this week in the U-23 Baseball European Championship B-Pool looking for a spot in next year’s A-Pool tournament in Trebic, Czechia.

04/08/2024 1 Minute Read

B-Pool U-23 Baseball Euros get underway on Monday in Zurich, Switzerland

The first of two U-23 Baseball European Championships B-Pool will be played in Zurich, Switzerland this week. The ballpark at the Heerenschürli will host five teams from Monday, vying to qualify for next year’s U-23 Baseball European Championship in Trebic, Czechia.

04/08/2024 2 Minute Read

European Baseball Winter League 2024: Meet Coach Néstor Pérez

Coach Néstor Pérez, gold medalist at EuroBaseball 2023, has played a pivotal role in the European Baseball Winter League (EBWL) since its inception, serving as both Operations Director and team manager. Entries for the EBWL are still open for players aged 17 to 23, offering a unique opportunity to train and compete under Coach Néstor Pérez expert guidance.

30/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Extended Deadline for Little League Support Requests in Europe

WBSC Europe announced that the deadline for submitting development project proposals for Little League support has been extended to September 15th, 2024. This extension aims to provide ample time for National Federations to prepare and submit their proposals, focusing on enhancing youth baseball and softball across Europe.

29/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Reflecting on 2024: A Letter from WBSC Europe Baseball Vice President Petr Ditrich

Following most of the baseball competition of the 2024 WBSC Europe calendar, WBSC Europe Baseball Vice President Petr Ditrich wrote a letter to the European Community.

28/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Austria wins Baseball European Championship Qualifier in Ashbourne, Ireland

Austria has secured its spot in the next Baseball European Championship. They defeated Ireland 14-3 in the final of the Baseball European Championship Qualifier, which was played this week in the International Baseball Centre of Baseball in Ashbourne, Ireland.

27/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Hungary wins Baseball European Championship Qualifier in Belgrade, Serbia in undefeated fashion

Hungary is securing its spots in the next Baseball European Championship by dominating the Baseball European Championship Qualifier in Belgrade, Serbia. They defeated host Serbia 11-1 in a one-sided final to cap an undefeated week of baseball in the Serbian capital.

27/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Lithuania edges Poland to win Baseball European Championship Qualifier in Kutno

Lithuania has won the Baseball European Championship Qualifier in Kutno, Poland. They defeated Poland 10-9 in the final on Saturday to capture a spot in the next Baseball European Championship.

24/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball European Championship Qualifier 2024 in Ashbourne, Ireland kicks off on Thursday

The third Baseball European Championship Qualifier 2024 this week gets underway on Thursday in Ashbourne, Ireland. From July 25 to 28, 2024 four teams will compete for a spot in the next Baseball European Championship.

23/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball European Championship Qualifier 2024 in Kutno, Poland commences on Wednesday

The Little League EMEA Training Center in Kutno, Poland is hosting one of the three Baseball European Championship Qualifiers 2024 from July 24 to 27, 2024. Four teams will compete for a spot in the next Baseball European Championship.

21/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball European Championship Qualifier 2024 in Belgrade, Serbia starts on Monday

The first of three Baseball European Championship Qualifiers will take place in Belgrade, Serbia from July 22 to 27, 2024. The baseball national teams from Hungary, Slovenia, Serbia, Slovakia and Türkiye will compete for a spot in the next Baseball European Championship.

20/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Great Britain captures first place at the U-15 Baseball European Qualifier 2024 in Kaunas, Lithuania

Great Britain prevailed 19-6 over Ukraine in the final of the U-15 Baseball European Qualifier 2024, which was played in Kaunas, Lithuania this past week. In the final the British cadets scored 13 runs in the top of the fifth inning to secure the victory. By sealing first place at the Qualifier Great Britain earned a ticket to the U-15 Baseball European Championship in 2025.

20/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Belgium wins U-15 Baseball European Qualifier 2024 in Sisak, Croatia

Belgium has won the U-15 Baseball European Qualifier 2024, which was played this past week in Sisak, Croatia. They defeated Slovakia in the final on Saturday by a score of 9-4. With the win at the Qualifier, Belgium earns a spot in next year’s U-15 Baseball European Championship.

20/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Record Participation in PONY League European Qualifiers 2024

As the PONY League World Series 2024 approaches its final stages in the USA, European teams have successfully secured their spots through a series of qualifying tournaments held across the continent.

17/07/2024 1 Minute Read

BECC Day 4: VOITH Heidenheim, Guggenberger Legionaere with Wins on Wednesday

The Baseball European Champions Cup 2024 continued on Wednesday with day four of the preliminary round. The German Baseball-Bundesliga teams celebrated a pair of crucial victories to improve to 3-1 for the season. The VOITH Heidenheim Heidekoepfe shut out the Eagles Praha 9-0, while the Guggenberger Legionaere Regensburg downed Draci Brno 7-1.

16/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Round four of Baseball European Champions Cup 2024 on Wednesday

The Baseball European Champions Cup continues on Wednesday with round four in the 2024 season with matchups between the Eagles Praha and VOITH Heidenheim Heidekoepfe as well as Guggenberger Legionaere Regensburg and Draci Brno.

15/07/2024 1 Minute Read

The Top Players of the U-18 Baseball European Championship

The U-18 Baseball European Championship in Regensburg, Germany, concluded with the closing ceremony, where the top players of the championships were awarded individual awards.

14/07/2024 1 Minute Read

U-15 Baseball European Championship B-Pool start on Monday in Kaunas and Sisak

While the Baseball European Championship season is over with Italy (U-18) and Germany (U-12) winning the Gold Medals, the quest for the 2025 season starts with a couple of B-Pool European Championships. First up are the U-15 Baseball European Championships B-Pool, which will be played this week in Kaunas, Lithuania and Sisak, Croatia.

14/07/2024 3 Minute Read

Italy Wins the U-18 Baseball European Championship

Italy won against Germany 3-1 in the gold medal game of the U-18 Baseball European Championship. Italy maintained the lead throughout the match, with great pitching performances from Taschin and Gergolet. Germany rallied in the seventh inning but fell short. In the bronze medal game, the Netherlands defeated Great Britain 5-3. Other ranking matches saw France topping Spain, Czechia besting Austria, Israel triumphing over Belgium, and Sweden decisively defeating Croatia.

13/07/2024 3 Minute Read

Germany, Italy to meet in historic Gold Medal Game of U-18 Baseball European Championship 2024

Host Germany and Italy will play the Gold Medal Game at the U-18 Baseball European Championship in Regensburg, Germany on Sunday at 19:00. Germany prevailed 6-1 in a memorable game over the Netherlands in the first semi-final on Saturday. Italy then came back in a thriller against Great Britain, winning 6-5 in extra-innings.

13/07/2024 3 Minute Read

No Reason Not to Play Baseball: Austrian Utility Astner

Moritz Astner values the fact that his playing at the WBSC Europe U-18 Baseball European Championship 2024. Not only does he feel proud to represent Austria in the A pool and enjoy learning from players from other countries, but he also believes he can serve as an inspiration to others.

12/07/2024 3 Minute Read

First Round ends at U-18 Baseball Euros with Italy winning Group A

The preliminary round at the U-18 Baseball European Championship in Regensburg, Germany ended on Friday with the last six games. In the decisive game in Group A, Italy beat Germany 9-3 to win the pool ahead of the hosts. In the other games on the day France prevailed 10-8 over Czechia. Austria secured its spot in the A-Pool with a 7-6 surprise win over Israel. Belgium stunned Great Britain 6-2. The Netherlands downed Sweden 19-1. Spain shut out Croatia 13-0. The Netherlands will play Germany at 18:00 in the semi-final one, while Italy takes on Great Britain at 19:30 in the second.

12/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Czech Pitcher Vostatek Ready to put Ice Hockey City Kladno on the Baseball Map

Czechia is one of the up-and-coming baseball countries on the continent but baseball ranks quite far behind ice hockey among the nation’s sports fans. The city of Kladno has produced some of the best ice hockey players in the world but pitcher Ondrej Vostatek is hoping to play his part in pushing baseball in the ice hockey hotbed.

11/07/2024 3 Minute Read

Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Netherlands qualify for U-18 Baseball Semifinals

After four of five days in the preliminary round at the U-18 Baseball European Championship in Regensburg, Germany the four semifinalists are known. From Group A Germany and Italy advance after remaining undefeated after four games. Germany beat Israel 9-2. Italy edged out Spain 2-1. Meanwhile in Group B the Netherlands and Great Britain move into the top four with the Dutch team already claiming first place. The Netherlands prevailed 8-2 over Czechia. Great Britain downed France 11-5. Additionally, Belgium beat Sweden 11-1 for their first win, while Austria won against Croatia 4-3 in a nailbiter to reach the win column. Day four was delayed midway through the day after a heavy thunderstorm. But eventually all games were played.

11/07/2024 2 Minute Read

WBSC Europe sees streaming as the key tool to make baseball and softball more popular in Europe

WBSC Europe is proud to introduce baseballeurope.tv, an initiative aimed at giving a platform to all baseball, softball, and baseball5 European competitions, as well as making the platform and concept available also for national and local competitions.

10/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Germany, Italy and Netherlands improve to 3-0 in U-18 Baseball Euros

After three days at the U-18 Baseball European Championship in Regensburg, Germany the teams from Germany, Italy and Netherlands are still undefeated and improved to 3-0 on top of the standings. Germany cruised by Austria 16-1. Italy shut out Croatia 14-0. The Netherlands prevailed 9-1 over Great Britain in the meeting of 2-0 clubs. Czechia defeated winless Sweden by a score of 12-0 to improve to 2-1. In a back and forth affair France narrowly beat Belgium 9-6. In the evening defending title holder Spain held off Israel 9-3.

09/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Germany upsets defending champion Spain on day two of U-18 Baseball Euros

Germany pulled off the biggest upset of the U-18 Baseball European Championship 2024. On day two in Regensburg, Germany, the hosts upset defending champion Spain in the evening game by a score of 7-1. Earlier in the day the Netherlands, Italy and Great Britain each celebrated 10-0 wins over France, Austria and Sweden. Israel beat Croatia 18-8 in a very long game. In the second evening matchup Czechia won 8-2 against Belgium.

08/07/2024 2 Minute Read

U-18 Baseball European Championship got underway in sunny Regensburg on Monday

The U-18 Baseball European Championship got underway on Monday in Regensburg, Germany in beautiful conditions at the Armin-Wolf-Baseball-Arena complex, who is also going to host the Baseball European Championship in 2027. On day one of the preliminary round defending champion Spain beat Austria 12-3. The Netherlands prevailed 13-3 over Belgium. Italy shut out Israel 7-0. France took down Sweden by a score of 11-5. After a nice and short opening ceremony host Germany celebrated a successful opening game with a 15-0 win over Croatia. Great Britain closed out the first day with a 4-2 nail-biting victory over Czechia.

07/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Belgium qualifies for U-12 Baseball Euros in 2025

Belgium has won the B-Pool U-12 Baseball European Championship, which was held in Trnava, Slovakia this past week and qualified for the U-12 Baseball European Championship A-Pool in 2025.

07/07/2024 1 Minute Read

U-18 Baseball European Championship 2024 starts on Monday in Regensburg

The U-18 Baseball European Championship 2024 will be played from Monday, July 7 to Sunday, July 14 at the facilities of the Guggenberger Legionaere Regensburg at the wonderful Armin-Wolf-Baseball-Arena. The best 12 junior baseball national teams in European baseball will compete for the gold medal. Spain is entering the tournament as the defending champion.

06/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Germany wins U-12 Baseball European Championship 2024

Germany has won the U-12 Baseball European Championship 2024. They defeated the Netherlands 5-0 in the Gold Medal Game on Saturday evening in Paderborn, Germany. Its the fourth title for Germany in that age category after 2016, 2022 and 2023. Both teams qualified for the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup 2025 by reaching the final. Earlier in the day Czechia shut out Italy in the game for third place. In the relegation round France and Ukraine celebrated wins on Saturday, as France finished fifth, Austria sixth, Ukraine seventh and Lithuania in eighth place.

06/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Future Baseball Talents: Key Players in Group B of the U-18 EuroBaseball

The future of European baseball will be on display from July 8-14 as 12 nations from across the continent converge on Regensburg, Germany for the U18 Baseball European Championship 2024.

05/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Germany, Netherlands reach Gold Medal Game at U-12 Baseball European Championship 2024

Germany and the Netherlands will play in the final of the U-12 Baseball European Championship in Paderborn, Germany. By reaching the Gold Medal Game both teams also qualified for the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup in 2025. The Netherlands defeated Czechia 3-0 in the semi-final in the afternoon. In the second semi-final on Friday evening Germany had a brilliant start into their match, shutting out Italy 10-0. The Gold Medal Game will take place on Saturday at 18:00. In the relegation round Austria beat Ukraine 12-2 and France Lithuania 15-0.

05/07/2024 3 Minute Read

Spotlight on the U-18 EuroBaseball Athletes: Group A Players to Watch

The future of European baseball will be on display from July 8-14 as 12 nations from across the continent converge on Regensburg, Germany for the U-18 Baseball European Championship 2024.

04/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Germany, Netherlands win First-Round Groups at U-12 Baseball Euros

Germany and the Netherlands have closed out the first round of the U-12 Baseball European Championship in Paderborn, Germany by winning their respective preliminary round groups. The Netherlands defeated Italy 5-1 to win Group B. Germany prevailed 5-4 in a thriller over Czechia in to claim first place in Group A. Italy and Czechia will join the Netherlands and Germany in the semi-finals on Friday. Meanwhile Austria picked up their first win in the tournament with a 17-3 victory over Lithuania, while France shut out Ukraine 13-0 for their first victory.

03/07/2024 2 Minute Read

U-12 Baseball Euros: Czechia, Germany, Italy and Netherlands through to Semi-Finals in Paderborn

The favorites have reached the semi-finals at the U-12 Baseball European Championship 2024 in Paderborn, Germany after two of the three first-round game days. On Wednesday the Netherlands beat Austria 12-2. Czechia defeated Ukraine 21-0, while Italy won with the same result against Lithuania. In the evening game Germany prevailed 5-2 over France.

02/07/2024 2 Minute Read

Favorites kick off U-12 Baseball European Championship 2024 with commanding wins

Defending champion Germany started off its campaign on home soil in Paderborn with a 16-3 victory over Ukraine on Tuesday evening. Czechia got things going with a 14-4 victory over France in the morning. In the afternoon the Netherlands celebrated a 26-0 shutout over Lithuania. Italy downed Austria 15-0.

30/06/2024 1 Minute Read

B-Pool U-12 Baseball European Championship 2024 starts on Wednesday in Trnava, Slovakia

While the U-12 Baseball European Championship takes place in Paderborn, Germany this week six teams are competing in the B-Pool in Trnava, Slovakia from July 3 to 7, 2024 hoping to earn a spot in next year’s A-Pool.

28/06/2024 1 Minute Read

U-12 Baseball European Championship 2024 in Paderborn takes place next week

For the first time in the history a U-12 Baseball European Championship will be held in Germany, when the Ahorn-Ballpark in Paderborn is hosting the top eight teams in that age category to compete for the Gold Medal from July 2 to 6, 2024.

27/06/2024 1 Minute Read

U-18 Baseball European Championship 2022 Games Now Available for Free Streaming on baseballeurope.tv

16 games from the 2022 U-18 Baseball European Championship are now available to stream for free on the WBSC Europe OTT platform, baseballeurope.tv, upon free registration.

26/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball European Championship 2027 awarded to Germany

WBSC Europe is pleased to announce that the Baseball European Championship 2027 will be held in Regensburg, Germany. The WBSC Europe Executive Board has accepted the bid from the German Baseball and Softball Federation, recognizing Regensburg as a premier location for this prestigious event.

24/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Win Free All-Access to Baseballeurope.tv for a Year!

WBSC Europe is excited to announce a giveaway organized by the OTT platform Baseballeurope.tv. This platform hosts all baseball, softball, and baseball5 content from WBSC Europe, providing fans with access to all streamed competitions.

21/06/2024 2 Minute Read

EBCA and ESCA announce cooperation to continue improving Coaching throughout the continent under the WBSC Europe umbrella

The European Baseball Coaches Association (EBCA) and the European Softball Coaches Association (ESCA) have joined forces, birthing the European Baseball and Softball Coaches Association (EBSCA) under the umbrella of WBSC Europe.

20/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Super Six Games Now Available for Free on the WBSC Europe OTT Platform

WBSC Europe announced that the Super Six Baseball and Softball games are now available to watch for free on the WBSC Europe OTT platform, baseballeurope.tv.

15/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Stockholm Baseball finishes in 1st Place in Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier 2024 in Sweden

Stockholm Baseball won all four games this week to finish in first place of the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier to earn a Swedish spot in next year’s Federation Cup.

15/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Kranjski Lisjaki win Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier 2024 in Slovenia

Kranjski Lisjaki dominated the final game on Saturday with a 15-0 shutout over Valerenga Baseball from Norway to earn a spot for Slovenia in next year’s Federation Cup.

12/06/2024 2 Minute Read

BECC: Successful evening for German clubs on Day 3

The German teams Guggenberger Legionaere Regensburg and VOITH Heidenheim Heidekoepfe both celebrated wins on day three of the Baseball European Champions Cup 2024. Regensburg won 6-0 against Eagles Praha, while Heidenheim prevailed 7-2 over Draci Brno. Brno, Heidenheim and Regensburg sit atop of the standings with 2-1 records, while Praha is 0-3.

11/06/2024 1 Minute Read

BECC: Draci Brno travels to VOITH Heidenheim Heidekoepfe to defend clean slate on day 3

Day three of the Baseball European Champions Cup takes place on Wednesday with the VOITH Heidenheim Heidekoepfe (GER) take on the undefeated Draci Brno (CZE) at 19:00, while the Guggenberger Legionaere Regensburg (GER) travel to the Eagles Praha (CZE) at 18:30.

10/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Sweden Group of Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier 2024 is starting on Tuesday

Stockholm, Sweden, prepares to host the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier from June 11 to June 15, 2024.

10/06/2024 2 Minute Read

24 teams at the U-10 Baseball Super Cup 2024

The U-10 Baseball Super Cup 2024 saw the German academy team, Future Stars, achieve a remarkable back-to-back victory. They defeated Hrosi Brno in the finals of the Coach-Pitch Tournament and excelled in the Masters skill disciplines, securing the overall winner's cup for the second consecutive year.

09/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Slovenia Group of Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier 2024 is starting on Monday

Two Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifiers 2024 will be played this week. The first starts on Monday in Ljubljana, Slovenia, the second on Tuesday in Sweden.

09/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Tenerife Marlins win Baseball European Cup 2024 in Valencia, Spain

The Tenerife Marlins won the Baseball European Cup 2024, which was organized in Valencia, Spain with a dominating 11-1 victory over Olimpija Karlovac in the championship game on Sunday.

09/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Vindija Varazdin hosts and wins Baseball European Federation Cup 2024

Vindija Varazdin defeated Apollo Bratislava 7-5 in the final of the Baseball European Federation Cup 2024, which was held this week in Varazdin, Croatia. With the victory Vindija claims a spot for Croatia in next year’s Baseball European Cup.

08/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Day 5 Recap: Baseball European Cup 2024 in Valencia, Spain

The fifth day of the Baseball European Cup 2024 in Valencia featured three games, including two semifinals, determining the finalists and the teams competing for the bronze medal.

08/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Hoboken Pioneers win Baseball European Federation Cup 2024 in Zurich

The Hoboken Pioneers shut out the Rättvik Butchers 5-0 in the final of the Baseball European Federation Cup 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland to claim a spot for Belgium in next year’s Baseball European Cup.

07/06/2024 2 Minute Read

Day 4 Recap: Baseball European Cup 2024 in Valencia, Spain

Today, pivotal games were played that defined the next round and solidified the semifinalists in the Baseball European Cup 2024.

06/06/2024 2 Minute Read

Day 3 Recap: Baseball European Cup 2024 in Valencia, Spain

The third day of the Baseball European Cup 2024 in Valencia showcased three games.

05/06/2024 1 Minute Read

BECC: Draci wins in Extra-Innings, Regensburg rallies late

Day two of the Baseball European Champions Cup 2024 saw two exciting games on Wednesday, June 5 with Draci Brno edging the VOITH Heidenheim Heidekoepfe 5-4 after ten innings, while the Guggenberger Legionaere rallied in the seventh inning for a 2-1 win over Eagles Praha.

05/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Day 2 Recap: Baseball European Cup 2024 in Valencia, Spain

The second day of the Baseball European Cup 2024 in Valencia featured three games as the tournament progressed.

05/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball European Federation Cup 2024 in Vindija, Croatia is commencing on Thursday

While the first group of the Baseball European Federation Cup 2024 in Zurich is underway since Monday, the second group commences on Thursday in Vindija, Croatia.

04/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Day 1 Recap: Baseball European Cup 2024 in Valencia, Spain

The Baseball European Cup 2024 commenced on June 4 at the Astros Valencia ballpark in Valencia, Spain. This second-tier tournament below the Baseball European Champions Cup features eight teams divided into two groups.

04/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Second day of Baseball European Champions Cup coming up with undefeated teams meeting

Draci Brno (CZE) is hosting VOITH Heidenheim Heidekoepfe (GER) in a meeting of first-week winners on Wednesday, June 5, while the Guggenberger Legionaere Regensburg (GER) take on the Eagles Praha (CZE) in their first home game of the season.

03/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball European Cup 2024 starts on Tuesday in Valencia

Eight teams compete in two groups for the crown in the Baseball European Cup 2024, split into groups A and B from June 4 to 9, 2024.

02/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Baseball European Federation Cup 2024 in Zurich starts on Monday

Five teams – host Zurich Barracudas, Hoboken Pioneers, London Mets, Mariners and Rättviks BSK – will compete in the Zurich, Switzerland group from June 3 to 8 for a ticket to move up to the European Cup.

31/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Tickets Now Available for the U-18 Baseball European Championship 2024

The Local Organising Committee announced that tickets for the U-18 Baseball European Championship 2024, taking place from July 8 to July 14 in Regensburg, are now available for purchase.

30/05/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Europe Development Commission Initiates Database Project for Coaches

The WBSC Europe Development Commission has launched a project to establish an extensive database of coach contact information from all national federations involved with WBSC Europe.

28/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Merchandise for the U-12 Baseball European Championship Now Available for Pre-order

The countdown to the U-12 Baseball European Championship is on, and fans can now get their hands on the event merchandise. The Local Organising Committee has announced that a collection of textiles and other items is available for pre-order.

24/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Germany wins twice in Exhibition Series against France

Germany and France met in Saarlouis, Germany on Pentecost weekend in a friendly encounter with the hosts winning 4-2 and 8-1.

21/05/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Europe announces streaming partnership with Joymo

Joymo has secured a long-term partnership with the World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe (WBSC Europe) as the exclusive provider of its owned and operated over-the-top (OTT) streaming services.

20/05/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Europe President Kruno Karin Addresses Financial Stability and Future Plans in Latest Report

The President of WBSC Europe Kruno Karin has sent a report to National Federations, addressing key issues and developments from the recent months.

20/05/2024 1 Minute Read

WBSC Europe Baseball Technical Delegates Convene in Bratislava for Crucial Meeting

The long-anticipated meeting of the WBSC Europe baseball technical delegates took place in Bratislava, Slovakia, gathering a total of fourteen participants.

15/05/2024 2 Minute Read

BECC: Heidenheim and Brno prevail on Opening Night

The VOITH Heidenheim Heidekoepfe defeated the Eagles Praha 13-0 in the opening game of the Baseball European Champions Cup 2024 on Wednesday evening, while Draci Brno edged out Guggenberger Legionaere Regensburg 2-0.

15/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Play Ball! The Baseball European Champions Cup 2024 Kicks Off on May 15

The 2024 Baseball European Champions Cup kicks off on May 15 with a new format, transitioning from a one-week tournament to a league spanning four months. This change was made to enhance fan engagement and involve all stakeholders more deeply, as requested by the leading WBSC Europe Federation Members.

14/05/2024 2 Minute Read

Official Rosters Announced for the Baseball European Champions Cup

In a shift from the traditional tournament format, the Baseball European Champions Cup is set to debut as a pilot league in 2024. The four participating teams VOITH Heidenheim Heidekoepfe, Draci Brno, Eagles Praha, and Guggenberger Legionaere Regensburg have now finalized their rosters for this competition.