Baseball European Championship 2023 format: playing for the title of European Champions

Baseball European Championship 2023 format: playing for the title of European Champions
21/09/2023
The Baseball European Championship 2023 is set to kick off from September 24th to October 1st, 2023. The Eurobaseball will feature sixteen national teams battling for the title of European Champion in five cities across the Czech Republic: Ostrava, Třebíč, Brno, Prague, and Blansko.
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Road to Eurobaseball: Italy and Czechia to play in Brno

Road to Eurobaseball: Italy and Czechia to play in Brno
21/09/2023
With the Baseball European Championship 2023 around the corner, Italy and Czechia will clash in a series of WBSC Europe sanctioned games. Set to unfold on September 21 and 22, these games will be played on the Brno diamond.
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Road to EuroBaseball: Rotterdam Baseball Weekend sets the stage for Czechia and the Netherlands

Road to EuroBaseball: Rotterdam Baseball Weekend sets the stage for Czechia and the Netherlands
20/09/2023
From September 15 to 17, 2023, the Neptunus Baseball Stadium in Rotterdam witnessed a series of friendly games between Czechia and the Netherlands as part of the Rotterdam Baseball Weekend. Both teams were gearing up for the upcoming Baseball European Championship 2023.
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Baseball European Championship 2023: watch all games on www.baseballeurope.tv

Baseball European Championship 2023: watch all games on www.baseballeurope.tv
19/09/2023
The Baseball European Championship 2023 is set to be a thrilling event, running from September 24th to October 1st. www.baseballeurope.tv will offer the live-stream of all games on a platform powered by Staylive, the newest media partner of WBSC Europe.
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Preview Pool D at Baseball European Championship 2023: Belgium, Germany, Israel and Switzerland

Preview Pool D at Baseball European Championship 2023: Belgium, Germany, Israel and Switzerland
18/09/2023
Pool D at the Baseball European Championship 2023 will play in Prague and features Belgium, Germany, Israel and Switzerland.
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Road to Eurobaseball: Italy, Croatia and Switzerland played the Italian Baseball Challenge

Road to Eurobaseball: Italy, Croatia and Switzerland played the Italian Baseball Challenge
18/09/2023
The Italian Baseball Challenge, a WBSC Europe-sanctioned event, recently took place in Italy. This event featured friendly games between the national teams of Croatia, Switzerland, and the host country, Italy.
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Preview Pool C at Baseball European Championship 2023: Croatia, France, Netherlands and Ukraine

Preview Pool C at Baseball European Championship 2023: Croatia, France, Netherlands and Ukraine
17/09/2023
Pool C at the Baseball European Championship 2023 will play in Brno and features Croatia, France, Netherlands and Ukraine.
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Heidenheim Heidekoepfe win German Baseball Championship 2023

Heidenheim Heidekoepfe win German Baseball Championship 2023
17/09/2023
The Heidenheim Heidekoepfe captured their seventh German Baseball Championship in team history by defeating the Untouchables Paderborn 3-1 in the best-of-five final series. In the decisive game fourth of the series Heidenheim beat Paderborn 3-1 behind 13 strikeouts and a complete game of finals MVP Jared Mortensen.
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Preview Pool B at Baseball European Championship 2023: Italy, Great Britain, Hungary and Sweden

Preview Pool B at Baseball European Championship 2023: Italy, Great Britain, Hungary and Sweden
16/09/2023
Pool B at the Baseball European Championship 2023 will play in Třebíč and features Italy, Great Britain, Hungary and Sweden.
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Entries open for the WBSC Europe Baseball Umpire Clinics in Toulouse, France

Entries open for the WBSC Europe Baseball Umpire Clinics in Toulouse, France
16/09/2023
WBSC Europe announced that registration is open for the two Baseball Umpire Clinics organised in Toulouse, France, from November 16th to 19th, 2023. Registration is open until October 15, 2023.
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Preview Pool A at Baseball European Championship 2023: Czechia, Spain, Austria and Greece

Preview Pool A at Baseball European Championship 2023: Czechia, Spain, Austria and Greece
15/09/2023
Pool A at the Baseball European Championship 2023 will play in Ostrava and features host Czechia, Spain, Austria and Greece.
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Road to Eurobaseball 2023: France and Spain to play in Pamplona

Road to Eurobaseball 2023: France and Spain to play in Pamplona
15/09/2023
The Spanish and French National Teams will play a series of friendly games in Pamplona, Spain, to prepare for the Baseball European Championship.
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Road to Eurobaseball 2023: Czechia and the Netherlands to play the Rotterdam Baseball Weekend

Road to Eurobaseball 2023: Czechia and the Netherlands to play the Rotterdam Baseball Weekend
14/09/2023
Rotterdam is set to welcome the national teams of the Netherlands and the Czech Republic from September 15 to 17, in preparation for the Baseball European Championship 2023.
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Road to Eurobaseball 2023: Italy, Croatia, and Switzerland to play the Italian Baseball Challenge

Road to Eurobaseball 2023: Italy, Croatia, and Switzerland to play the Italian Baseball Challenge
13/09/2023
Preparing for the Baseball European Championship 2023, Italy, Croatia, and Switzerland are gearing up for the event with a WBSC Europe-sanctioned triangular tournament known as the "Italian Baseball Challenge." The friendlies are scheduled in Prosecco and Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy, on September 16th and 17th.
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Eurobaseball 2023 hits five Czech cities: Ostrava, Třebíč, Brno, Prague, and Blansko

Eurobaseball 2023 hits five Czech cities: Ostrava, Třebíč, Brno, Prague, and Blansko
12/09/2023
The Baseball European Championship 2023 will take place in four regions of the Czech Republic, featuring five cities as its hosts. Pool A will compete in Ostrava, while Pool B will battle it out in Třebíč. Brno will host Pool C, while Pool D will play their games in Prague.
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Save the date: baseball umpiring clinics held on November 16-19 in Toulouse, France

Save the date: baseball umpiring clinics held on November 16-19 in Toulouse, France
08/09/2023
The WBSC Europe Baseball Umpiring Committee has organised two clinics: from November 16th to 19th, 2023, in the city of Toulouse, France, two Baseball Umpire Clinics are set to take place. These clinics aim to elevate the standard of baseball officiating across Europe.
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WBSC Europe teams up with Staylive to stream all the games of the Baseball European Championship 2023

WBSC Europe teams up with Staylive to stream all the games of the Baseball European Championship 2023
04/09/2023
For the very first time, the entire Baseball European Championship to be Streamed Exclusively on the OTT Platform powered by Staylive.
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WBSC Europe updates its Baseball Bat approval program

WBSC Europe updates its Baseball Bat approval program
04/09/2023
The World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe has introduced an update to its baseball bat approval program for the seasons 2024-2026.
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Media accreditation now open for the Baseball European Championship 2023

Media accreditation now open for the Baseball European Championship 2023
23/08/2023
All members of the media, both local and international, can now apply for accreditation for the Baseball European Championship 2023 using the official WBSC Europe Media Accreditation online platform at my.wbsc.org.
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Netherlands win U-23 Baseball European Championship 2023 in Wiener Neustadt

Netherlands win U-23 Baseball European Championship 2023 in Wiener Neustadt
12/08/2023
The Netherlands defeat Great Britain 23-5 in a wild Gold Medal Game at the U-23 Baseball European Championship on Saturday evening in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Both teams already were qualified for the 2024 WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup by advancing to the final. France captured the bronze medal with a 5-0 shutout over Germany, which finished in fourth. Italy claimed fifth place after a 11-7 victory over Czechia on Saturday. Austria finished in seventh place after beating Belgium 6-2.
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Great Britain, Netherlands reach Final of U-23 Baseball European Championship after last-inning wins

Great Britain, Netherlands reach Final of U-23 Baseball European Championship after last-inning wins
11/08/2023
The semi-finals at the U-23 Baseball European Championship in Wiener Neustadt, Austria were each decided after comebacks and in the seventh inning. The Netherlands celebrated a 6-5 walk-off win over France, while Great Britain beat Germany thanks to a run in the seventh inning also 6-5. With the semifinals wins, the Netherlands and Great Britain qualified for the next expected WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup. In the relegation round Czechia prevailed 3-1 over Belgium, while Italy defeated Austria 11-2.
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Germany ousts Italy with lopsided win as semi-finals are set at U-23 Baseball European Championship

Germany ousts Italy with lopsided win as semi-finals are set at U-23 Baseball European Championship
10/08/2023
Germany defeated Italy 13-3 to win Group B at the U-23 Baseball European Championship in Wiener Neustadt in dramatic fashion through a three-way tie. France took advantage as well after an 8-0 shutout against Belgium to join Germany in the semi-finals. The Netherlands beat Great Britain 1-0 in walk-off style to win Group A, as both teams advance. Czechia earned their first win in the tournament in the evening game against Austria.
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France rallies against Germany on day two of U-23 Baseball European Championship

France rallies against Germany on day two of U-23 Baseball European Championship
09/08/2023
Defending champion Netherlands, Italy and Great Britain improved to 2-0 in the U-23 Baseball European Championship in Wiener Neustadt on Wednesday. The Dutch team edged out Czechia 2-1 in a nail-biting pitcher’s duel. Italy celebrated a lopsided 14-4 victory over Belgium. Great Britain beat host Austria 10-4 in the evening game. Meanwhile France started off the day in morning with six late runs in an 8-3 win over Germany, as both teams are 1-1 after two days of first-round play.
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Great Britain upsets Czechia on Day one of U-23 Baseball European Championship 2023

Great Britain upsets Czechia on Day one of U-23 Baseball European Championship 2023
08/08/2023
Great Britain defeated Czechia 8-3 in the only surprise on day one of the U-23 Baseball European Championship in Wiener Neustadt and Schwechat, Austria. In the second Group A matchup the Netherlands prevailed 8-1 over host Austria on Tuesday. In Group B Italy shut out France 7-0, while Germany downed Belgium 5-1.
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U-23 Baseball European Championship takes place in Wiener Neustadt, Austria this week

U-23 Baseball European Championship takes place in Wiener Neustadt, Austria this week
06/08/2023
From Tuesday, August 8 to Saturday, August 12 eight teams – Austria, Belgium, Czechia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Netherlands – will compete for the U-23 Baseball European Championship in Wiener Neustadt, Austria.
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Croatia wins U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier 2023 in Ireland

Croatia wins U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier 2023 in Ireland
30/07/2023
Croatia beat Poland 5-2 in the final game of the U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier in Ashbourne, Ireland and will join Sweden to advance to the U-18 Baseball European Championship in 2024.
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Second Leg of U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier starts on Thursday in Ashbourne, Ireland

Second Leg of U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier starts on Thursday in Ashbourne, Ireland
25/07/2023
Host Ireland, Croatia, Poland and Slovakia to play in second U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier from July 27 to 30.
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Netherlands win U-15 Baseball European Championship 2023 in Trnava

Netherlands win U-15 Baseball European Championship 2023 in Trnava
22/07/2023
The Netherlands captured the Gold Medal at the U-15 Baseball European Championship 2023 in Trnava, Slovakia with a 14-4 finals win over Italy. It is their record holding 13th European Championship in that age category. Czechia won the Bronze Medal with a 20-6 win over France. Germany finished in fifth place.
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Italy, Netherlands to play for Gold at U-15 Baseball European Championship in Trnava

Italy, Netherlands to play for Gold at U-15 Baseball European Championship in Trnava
21/07/2023
Italy will face the Netherlands in the Gold Medal Game of the U-15 Baseball European Championship 2023 in Trnava, Slovakia. Italy edged out France in a thrilling semi-final on Friday evening. Earlier in the day the Netherlands prevailed over Czechia to advance to the final.
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Netherlands, France join Italy, Czechia in Semifinals at U-15 Baseball European Championship

Netherlands, France join Italy, Czechia in Semifinals at U-15 Baseball European Championship
20/07/2023
The Netherlands defeated host Slovakia 17-2 on Thursday evening at the U-15 Baseball European Championship in Trnava to win Group B with a 2-0 record and reaching the semi-finals. With the Dutch win France advanced as well as the second seed from that preliminary round pool. In Group A Italy prevailed 10-7 over Czechia to improve to 3-0 and win the pool ahead of the defending champion. Meanwhile Germany also entered the win column with a 22-1 win over Hungary.
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Czechia, Italy remain undefeated and reach Semifinals at U-15 Baseball European Championship

Czechia, Italy remain undefeated and reach Semifinals at U-15 Baseball European Championship
19/07/2023
Czechia and Italy improved to 2-0 at the U-15 Baseball European Championship in Trnava, Slovakia and already booked a ticket for the semi-finals on Friday. Czechia beat Germany 12-2, while Italy prevailed 16-6 over Hungary. In Group B the Netherlands defeated France 13-9 in their first game of the tournament.
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Italy beats Germany in Nailbiter as U-15 Baseball European Championship in Trnava gets underway

Italy beats Germany in Nailbiter as U-15 Baseball European Championship in Trnava gets underway
18/07/2023
Italy edged out Germany in a key matchup in Group A on the first day of the preliminary round at the U-15 Baseball European Championship in Trnava, Slovakia. Meanwhile Czechia and France celebrated lopsided victories to get a perfect start into the tournament.
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Six European teams qualified for Little League World Series tournaments

Six European teams qualified for Little League World Series tournaments
17/07/2023
With only the qualifier for the Little League World Series left on the European calendar of qualifiers, six teams from three countries have already punched their tickets for a trip to the United States and their respective World Series tournaments.
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U-15 Baseball European Championship opens on Tuesday in Trnava, Slovakia

U-15 Baseball European Championship opens on Tuesday in Trnava, Slovakia
16/07/2023
On Tuesday the U-15 Baseball European Championship 2023 in Trnava, Slovakia gets underway with seven teams, looking to win the European Cadets title, while also qualifying for next year’s WBSC U-15 Baseball World Cup.
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Sweden wins U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier in Zurich, Switzerland

Sweden wins U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier in Zurich, Switzerland
15/07/2023
Sweden is advancing to the U-18 Baseball European Championship in 2024 after winning the Qualifier in Zurich, Switzerland on Saturday defeating Lithuania 18-0 in a one-sided final. A second U18-Baseball European Championship Qualifier will be played at the end of July in Ireland.
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Germany repeats as U-12 Baseball European Champion

Germany repeats as U-12 Baseball European Champion
09/07/2023
Germany defeated the Netherlands on Sunday in the Gold Medal Game at the U-12 Baseball European Championship in Valenciennes, France by a score of 3-2 to claim their third title in that age category after 2016 and 2022. Together with Czechia Germany will also represent European baseball at the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup later this month in Tainan City.
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U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier in Zürich, Switzerland, starts on Monday

U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier in Zürich, Switzerland, starts on Monday
09/07/2023
The first of two pools of U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifiers will be played this week in Zurich, Switzerland with five teams: Hungary, Lithuania, Sweden, Switzerland and Ukraine. The winner will qualify for the U-18 Baseball European Championship in 2024.
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Netherlands and Germany to play in Gold Medal Game of U-12 Baseball European Championship 2023

Netherlands and Germany to play in Gold Medal Game of U-12 Baseball European Championship 2023
08/07/2023
The Netherlands and Germany are going to play in the Gold Medal Game of the U-12 Baseball European Championship 2023 in Valenciennes on Sunday at 16:30. The Netherlands prevailed 14-9 over Italy in the semi-finals, while Germany edged out Czechia thanks to a pair of home runs in the sixth by a score of 11-6 to advance to the finals. Meanwhile in the relegation round France and Austria celebrated victories on Saturday.
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Ukraine wins U-12 Baseball European Championship Qualifier in Sofia

Ukraine wins U-12 Baseball European Championship Qualifier in Sofia
08/07/2023
Ukraine went undefeated in the qualifying tournament for the U-12 Baseball European Championship, which was held in Sofia, Bulgaria this past week. After a 5-0 preliminary round Ukraine beat Belgium 13-2 in the final on Saturday. With the win Ukraine gets a spot in next year’s U-12 Baseball European Championship, which will also serve as Qualifier for the WBSC U-12 Baseball World Cup in 2025.
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Czechia, Italy remain undefeated as Preliminary Round at U-12 Baseball European Championship ends

Czechia, Italy remain undefeated as Preliminary Round at U-12 Baseball European Championship ends
07/07/2023
Czechia and Italy won the preliminary round groups at the U-12 Baseball European Championship 2023 in Valenciennes on Friday with perfect 3-0 records. Meanwhile host France and Austria picked up their first wins of the tournament. On Saturday the event heats up with the semifinals coming up.
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Czechia, Germany, Italy and Netherlands qualify for Semi-Finals at U-12 Baseball European Championship

Czechia, Germany, Italy and Netherlands qualify for Semi-Finals at U-12 Baseball European Championship
06/07/2023
After two of three days of preliminary round action at the U-12 Baseball European Championship in Valenciennes, France the semifinalists are known as Czechia, Germany, Italy and Netherlands each picked up their second win in as many days on Thursday to advance to the medal phase, which starts on Saturday. On Friday the unbeaten clubs face each other to determine home field advantage in the semifinals.
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WBSC Europe Baseball Athlete Representative to be elected at the Baseball European Championship

WBSC Europe Baseball Athlete Representative to be elected at the Baseball European Championship
06/07/2023
The World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe (WBSC Europe) sent out to its Members Federations the nomination forms for the Men's Baseball Athletes Representative position to be elected in 2023.
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Favorites open U-12 Baseball European Championship in Valenciennes with Wins

Favorites open U-12 Baseball European Championship in Valenciennes with Wins
05/07/2023
The top four nations of last year’s U-12 Baseball European Championship opened the 2023 edition also with victories, as defending champion Germany, Netherlands, Czechia and Italy prevailed in their preliminary round matchups on Wednesday in Valenciennes, France.
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U-12 Baseball European Championship 2023 commences on Wednesday in Valenciennes, France

U-12 Baseball European Championship 2023 commences on Wednesday in Valenciennes, France
30/06/2023
Eight teams start into the U-12 Baseball European Championship 2023, which will be played from July 5 to 9 in the French city of Valenciennes. As the only Baseball European Championship on the calendar the tournament is being played every year. In 2023 it doesn’t serve as world championship qualifying event, as the U-12 Baseball World Cup is being played this year.
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U-12 Baseball European Championship Qualifier 2023 starts in Sofia, Bulgaria on Monday

U-12 Baseball European Championship Qualifier 2023 starts in Sofia, Bulgaria on Monday
30/06/2023
Six teams compete in the Bulgarian capital from July 3 to 8, 2023 to earn a spot in next year’s U-12 Baseball European Championship.
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Baseball European Winter League 2023 last spots available

Baseball European Winter League 2023 last spots available
29/06/2023
The Baseball European Winter League (EBWL) is set to make its return for the third edition from November 18th to 26th, 2023. With the deadline for applications over, the Local Organizing Committee has decided to open a few more spots for elite 17- to 23-year-old players, following a "first come, first served" policy.
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Little League® European tournament season underway

Little League® European tournament season underway
26/06/2023
The 2023 Little League® European tournament season is starting this week with the 50/70 Intermediate tournament for boys, being played in Jablonec and Nisou, Czech Republic.
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Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals split MLB London Series 2023

Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals split MLB London Series 2023
26/06/2023
For the second time after 2019 when the Boston Red Sox took on the New York Yankees, Major League Baseball held a regular season series in Europe this past weekend, when the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals split a two-game series at London Stadium.
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BK Zagreb punches ticket for Croatia to the Baseball European Federation Cup 2024 winning in Hungary

BK Zagreb punches ticket for Croatia to the Baseball European Federation Cup 2024 winning in Hungary
26/06/2023
BK Zagreb (CRO) clinched victory in the Hungarian pool of the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier 2023. The gold medal game, held at the Budapest Red Wolves Baseball & Softball Ballpark in Budapest, witnessed BK Zagreb's triumph over the Sofia Blues from Bulgaria, with a final score of 3-5.
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Mariners Baseball Ireland (IRL) emerged victorious in the Swedish pool of Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier 2023

Mariners Baseball Ireland (IRL) emerged victorious in the Swedish pool of Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier 2023
25/06/2023
Mariners Baseball Ireland (IRL) has achieved a remarkable victory in the Swedish pool of the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier 2023. This win secured a coveted spot for Ireland at the upcoming Baseball European Federation Cup in 2024.
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The London Mets (GBR) won the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifiers in Rybnik, Poland

The London Mets (GBR) won the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifiers in Rybnik, Poland
25/06/2023
The London Mets (GBR) secured a spot for Great Britain at next year's Baseball European Federation Cup by winning the qualifiers in Poland.
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Little League® and WBSC Europe sign five-year agreement

Little League® and WBSC Europe sign five-year agreement
24/06/2023
Little League® and the World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe (WBSC Europe) have signed a five-year agreement to continue to their efforts around growing the game of baseball and softball throughout Europe. The agreement was signed by Patrick W. Wilson, Little League Chief Operating Officer, and Kruno Karin, WBSC Europe President, on Saturday, June 24, in London as part of the 2023 London Series festivities.
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Dornbirn Indians win Baseball European Federation Cup 2023

Dornbirn Indians win Baseball European Federation Cup 2023
24/06/2023
The Dornbirn Indians won the Baseball European Federation Cup 2023 in Bratislava, Slovakia by defeating the Deurne Spartans 11-1 in the championship game on Saturday. With the Federation Cup win, Dornbirn earned a spot for the Austrian Baseball and Softball Federation in next year’s Confederation Cup.
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Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifiers 2023 to be played this coming week in Rybnik, Sundbyberg, Budapest

Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifiers 2023 to be played this coming week in Rybnik, Sundbyberg, Budapest
17/06/2023
The Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifiers take place this week with 18 teams total in the cities of Rybnik, Poland, Sundbyberg, Sweden and Budapest, Hungary. The winners of each pool capture a spot for their federation in next year’s Federation Cup, which is tier three in WBSC Europe’s Baseball European Cup system.
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Baseball European Federation Cup 2023 commences on Monday in Bratislava

Baseball European Federation Cup 2023 commences on Monday in Bratislava
17/06/2023
The Baseball European Federation Cup 2023 will be held in Bratislava, Slovakia from Monday, June 19 to Saturday, June 24 with the six teams Apollo Bratislava (SVK), CNTU-OSDYSSOR-Gorn (UKR), Zurich Challengers (SUI), Deurne Spartans (BEL), Dornbirn Indians (AUT) and Rättvik BSK (SWE). The winner will earn a spot for its federation in next year’s Confederation Cup.
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100 days to the Baseball European Championship 2023: accommodation & tickets packages available

100 days to the Baseball European Championship 2023: accommodation & tickets packages available
16/06/2023
The Baseball European Championship 2023's Local Organising Committee organized packages for fans all over Europe to enjoy the event.
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Brooklyn Cyclones Honor European Baseball with Eastern European Day

Brooklyn Cyclones Honor European Baseball with Eastern European Day
12/06/2023
On June 11th, the Brooklyn Cyclones, the High A affiliate of the New York Mets, hosted a remarkable event to celebrate and honor Eastern European culture while showing solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
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Tenerife Marlins win Baseball European Confederation Cup 2023 in Karlovac

Tenerife Marlins win Baseball European Confederation Cup 2023 in Karlovac
11/06/2023
The Tenerife Marlins have won the Baseball European Confederation Cup 2023 in Karlovac, Croatia and earned a spot for Spain in next year’s Baseball European Champions Cup. They defeated the Savigny Lions in the Gold Medal Game in Karlovac, Croatia. The Astros Valencia finished in third place ahead of the Hoboken Pioneers, host Olimpija Karlovac, Vienna Wanderers and Therwil Flyers.
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HCAW wins the Baseball European Champions Cup 2023

HCAW wins the Baseball European Champions Cup 2023
10/06/2023
HCAW uses big sixth inning to dethrone ASD Parma with an 11-4 victory in the final on their home field in Bussum, Netherlands. It is their first Baseball European Champions Cup title in team history. The Amsterdam Pirates finished in third place after a 12-6 win over the Bonn Capitals in the bronze medal game. The Untouchables Paderborn and Draci Brno closed out the relegation round with wins on Saturday.
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WBSC Europe informal meeting in Amsterdam discusses the future of Baseball European Competitions

WBSC Europe informal meeting in Amsterdam discusses the future of Baseball European Competitions
10/06/2023
European Baseball leaders collaborate to shape the European baseball competitions and establish in the near future a Baseball European Champions League.
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ASD Parma, HCAW reach final of Baseball European Champions Cup 2023

ASD Parma, HCAW reach final of Baseball European Champions Cup 2023
09/06/2023
Defending champion ASD Parma is returning to the final of the Baseball EuropeanChampions Cup 2023 after blowing by the Bonn Capitals in the semifinal on Friday. They will meet HCAW in Bussum, after they edged out the Amsterdam Pirates in the second semifinal. In the relegation round the two Czech teams Draci Brno and Arrows Ostrava celebrated victories.
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Tickets available for the U-23 Baseball European Championship 2023

Tickets available for the U-23 Baseball European Championship 2023
09/06/2023
The U-23 Baseball European Championship 2023 tickets are now on sale. This tournament will feature eight national teams battling it out for the title of European champion.
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Baseball European Champions Cup: day four preview

Baseball European Champions Cup: day four preview
09/06/2023
The Baseball European Champions Cup reaches the highly anticipated day four. Today's schedule features the semifinals and the relegation round.
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Semifinals set at Baseball European Champions Cup 2023 with HCAW, Parma, Bonn and Amsterdam

Semifinals set at Baseball European Champions Cup 2023 with HCAW, Parma, Bonn and Amsterdam
08/06/2023
The preliminary round at the Baseball European Champions Cup 2023 in Bussum and Amsterdam, Netherlands ended on Thursday with four games. While ASD Parma advanced undefeated with a 3-0 record to the semifinals, the tie-breaking method Team Quality Balance (TQB) was needed to determine the other three semifinalists. HCAW, Bonn Capitals and Amsterdam Pirates will join the defending champion Parma in the medal round.
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G-Honkbal takes center stage at Baseball European Champions Cup

G-Honkbal takes center stage at Baseball European Champions Cup
08/06/2023
The Baseball European Champions Cup saw an exhibition game of G-Honkbal, an adapted form of baseball and softball specifically designed for individuals with mental disabilities.
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Baseball European Champions Cup: day three preview

Baseball European Champions Cup: day three preview
08/06/2023
The Baseball European Champions Cup enters its third day on June 8, 2023, with four games.
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HCAW, Parma remain undefeated after day two at the Champions Cup 2023

HCAW, Parma remain undefeated after day two at the Champions Cup 2023
07/06/2023
HCAW and ASD Parma remain undefeated in the Baseball European Champions Cup 2023, which is being held in Amsterdam and Bussum, Netherlands. HCAW celebrated their second blowout in as many days, while Parma won in extra innings against the Amsterdam Pirates. Additionally the German teams Bonn Capitals and Untouchables Paderborn entered victory lane.
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Baseball European Champions Cup: day two preview

Baseball European Champions Cup: day two preview
07/06/2023
The Baseball European Champions Cup enters its second day on June 7, 2023.
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Defending champ, Czech teams and co-host prevail on Day 1 of Champions Cup

Defending champ, Czech teams and co-host prevail on Day 1 of Champions Cup
06/06/2023
The Baseball European Champions Cup started on Tuesday with the first four games of the preliminary round. The two Czech participants Arrows Ostrava and Draci Brno celebrated opening day wins, as did defending champion ASD Parma and co-host HCAW.
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Baseball European Champions Cup: day one preview

Baseball European Champions Cup: day one preview
06/06/2023
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.
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Petra Čizmić Pokrajac named WBSC Europe Chair of the Development Commission

Petra Čizmić Pokrajac named WBSC Europe Chair of the Development Commission
04/06/2023
Petra Čizmić Pokrajac has been appointed as the Chair of the Development Commission for WBSC Europe. Čizmić Pokrajac has a vast experience and dedication to the sport.
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Baseball European Confederation Cup 2023 in Karlovac starts on Wednesday

Baseball European Confederation Cup 2023 in Karlovac starts on Wednesday
03/06/2023
Karlovac in Croatia is hosting the Baseball European Confederation Cup 2023 with seven teams from Wednesday to Sunday with the winner earning a spot in next year’s Baseball European Champions Cup.
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Baseball European Champions Cup 2023 in Amsterdam and Bussum commences on Tuesday

Baseball European Champions Cup 2023 in Amsterdam and Bussum commences on Tuesday
02/06/2023
The 2023 season on the European stages starts for WBSC Europe on Tuesday with the Baseball European Champions Cup 2023 commencing in Amsterdam and Bussum, Netherlands. Eight teams will participate in the elusive tournament.
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The Prague Baseball Week 2023 returns for its 42nd edition

The Prague Baseball Week 2023 returns for its 42nd edition
30/05/2023
The Czech capital is preparing to host the Prague Baseball Week 2023. This esteemed baseball event is now at its 42nd edition.
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Women's Baseball European Championship postponed to 2025 following WBSC Calendar

Women's Baseball European Championship postponed to 2025 following WBSC Calendar
29/05/2023
WBSC Europe has announced the postponement of the Women's Baseball European Championship from 2024 to 2025 in accordance with the WBSC calendar.
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Logos unveiled for the U-12 Baseball European Championship 2023

Logos unveiled for the U-12 Baseball European Championship 2023
23/05/2023
WBSC Europe, in collaboration with the French Baseball Softball Federation and the Local Organising Committee, revealed the logos for the upcoming U-12 Baseball European Championship 2023.
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European team seeks players for the Baseball Roy Hobbs World Series in the "legends" category

European team seeks players for the Baseball Roy Hobbs World Series in the "legends" category
22/05/2023
A European team is calling all baseball enthusiasts born in or before 1970 to participate in the Roy Hobbs World Series (RHWS) in the "Legends" category. RHWS, the largest veterans baseball event in the world, is celebrating over 30 years of history.
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Federación Navarra de Béisbol y Sófbol honors its legacy with pre-Baseball European Championship Showdown

Federación Navarra de Béisbol y Sófbol honors its legacy with pre-Baseball European Championship Showdown
18/05/2023
The Federación Navarra de Béisbol y Sófbol (FNBS), a regional federation within the Spanish Federation (RFEBS), is gearing up to celebrate its 75th anniversary by organizing an international baseball tournament.
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Tickets available for purchase for the Baseball European Champions Cup 2023

Tickets available for purchase for the Baseball European Champions Cup 2023
14/05/2023
The Local Organising Committee made available the tickets for the Baseball European Champions Cup 2023. This year's tournament will see eight top teams from across Europe compete for the coveted title of European Champion.
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Applications are now open for the third European Baseball Winter League

Applications are now open for the third European Baseball Winter League
04/05/2023
The third European Baseball Winter League (EBWL) is set to take place from November 18th to 26th, 2023, in Tenerife, Spain. The event is organised by WBSC Europe, in cooperation with the Royal Spanish Baseball and Softball Federation and the Canary Islands Baseball and Softball Federation.
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Israel wins the Palomino PONY U-18 Baseball European Zone tournament in Stuttgart, Germany

Israel wins the Palomino PONY U-18 Baseball European Zone tournament in Stuttgart, Germany
02/05/2023
The Palomino PONY U-18 Baseball European Zone tournament was held in Stuttgart, Germany, from April 26 to May 1. This event saw eight teams from five different countries - Austria, Germany, Israel, Lithuania, and the Netherlands - compete against each other.
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The Baseball Umpiring Committee appoints 19 Umpire Supervisors

The Baseball Umpiring Committee appoints 19 Umpire Supervisors
29/04/2023
Nineteen Umpire Supervisor appointments signal a new era in European baseball umpiring.
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WBSC Europe opens the possibility for its National Federations members to join the TV Distribution Agreement with Maybacks Global Entertainment

WBSC Europe opens the possibility for its National Federations members to join the TV Distribution Agreement with Maybacks Global Entertainment
26/04/2023
WBSC Europe, the governing body for baseball and softball in Europe, announced the opportunity for its National Federations members to join the TV distribution agreement with Maybacks Global Entertainment based in the USA.
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German Academy and Eagles Praha won the Pony League European Zone Championship Tournaments and qualified for the Pony World Series

German Academy and Eagles Praha won the Pony League European Zone Championship Tournaments and qualified for the Pony World Series
23/04/2023
The PONY U-14, COLT U-16 Baseball, and COLT U-16 Softball European Zone Championship Tournaments took place in Prague, Czech Republic, on April 22 and 23, as qualifiers for the Pony World Series.
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Published the infopack for the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier Pool 2 2023

Published the infopack for the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier Pool 2 2023
20/04/2023
The local organising committee of the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier Pool 2 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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Baseball For Good and ISG Baseball organise a baseball camp for Ukrainian youth in Kutno, Poland

Baseball For Good and ISG Baseball organise a baseball camp for Ukrainian youth in Kutno, Poland
16/04/2023
Forty-five young athletes from Ukraine and their coaches will go to Kutno, Poland, in May for a week-long experience. The activity is being sponsored and coordinated by Baseball for Good as part of a sports diplomacy effort with a focus on youth development.
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Pony League Baseball and Softball European Zone Championships to take place in April

Pony League Baseball and Softball European Zone Championships to take place in April
14/04/2023
In 2023, PONY Baseball and Softball organises the European Zone Championships Tournaments in Prague (Czechia), Stuttgart (Germany), Bordeaux (France), and Gijón (Spain). Pony League Baseball and Softball partnered with WBSC Europe for the European Zone Championships Tournaments, qualifiers for the Pony World Series.
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Published the infopack for the U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier - Pool A 2023

Published the infopack for the U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier - Pool A 2023
12/04/2023
The local organising committee of the U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier - Pool A 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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Juergen Elsishans reelected as President of German Baseball and Softball Federation

Juergen Elsishans reelected as President of German Baseball and Softball Federation
06/04/2023
On March 25, the German Baseball and Softball Federation (DBV) held its annual general assembly in Regensburg, which also included elections to the executive board. Juergen Elsishans, who is at the helm since 2019, was reelected unanimously as president. He is now serving 20 years on the board of the DBV. Before becoming president in 2019 he was vice president for the competitions.
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WBSC Europe launches events' sanctioning process for national teams

WBSC Europe launches events' sanctioning process for national teams
05/04/2023
WBSC Europe has introduced a sanctioning process for any international competition in Europe involving one or more National Teams governed by the National Federation. This process was previously under the the jurisdiction of WBSC.
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Published the infopack for the U-12 Baseball European Championship 2023

Published the infopack for the U-12 Baseball European Championship 2023
04/04/2023
The local organising committee of the U-12 Baseball European Championship 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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Published the infopack for the Baseball European Federation Cup 2023

Published the infopack for the Baseball European Federation Cup 2023
23/03/2023
The local organising committee of the Baseball European Federation Cup 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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Jendrick Speer new Manager of Germany’s Senior and U-23 Baseball National Teams

Jendrick Speer new Manager of Germany’s Senior and U-23 Baseball National Teams
16/03/2023
The German Baseball and Softball Federation (DBV) announced on Wednesday that Jendrick Speer is taking over as new manager of the senior and U-23 baseball national teams.
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European Teams at World Baseball Classic: Italy advances to Quarterfinals, all secure spots for 2026

European Teams at World Baseball Classic: Italy advances to Quarterfinals, all secure spots for 2026
16/03/2023
The first round at the 2023 World Baseball Classic with thrilling games at the venues in Tokyo, Taichung, Miami and Phoenix is in the books. All the European participants, Italy, the Netherlands, Israel, Czech Republic and Great Britain were able to win at least one game to ensure qualification for the 2026 edition. Italy survived a crazy five-team tie to earn a spot in the quarterfinals and the top eight.
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Published the infopack for the U-12 Baseball European Championship Qualifier 2023

Published the infopack for the U-12 Baseball European Championship Qualifier 2023
14/03/2023
The local organising committee of the U-12 Baseball European Championship Qualifier 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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Published the infopack for the U-15 Baseball European Championship 2023

Published the infopack for the U-15 Baseball European Championship 2023
11/03/2023
The local organising committee of the U-15 Baseball European Championship 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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Published the infopack for the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier (pool B) 2023 participants

Published the infopack for the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier (pool B) 2023 participants
10/03/2023
The local organising committee of the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier (pool B) 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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The premier European baseball and softball transmitted worldwide by Airy TV

The premier European baseball and softball transmitted worldwide by Airy TV
05/03/2023
Thanks to the extensive TV distribution agreement for the WBSC Europe events signed with Maybacks Global Entertainment (USA), the premier European baseball and softball are now transmitted worldwide.
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Tickets now on sale for the Baseball European Championship 2023 in Czech Republic

Tickets now on sale for the Baseball European Championship 2023 in Czech Republic
02/03/2023
Starting March 2, fans can now purchase tickets for the Baseball European Championship available on the Local Organising Committee website. The event will take place from 24 September to 1 October in Czech Republic.
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Published the infopack for the Baseball European Champions Cup 2023

Published the infopack for the Baseball European Champions Cup 2023
01/03/2023
The local organising committee of the Baseball European Champions Cup 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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Published the infopack for the U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier - Pool B 2023

Published the infopack for the U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier - Pool B 2023
24/02/2023
The local organising committee of the U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier - Pool B 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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Published the infopack for the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier - Pool A 2023

Published the infopack for the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier - Pool A 2023
22/02/2023
The local organising committee of the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier - Pool A 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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Awarded the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifiers pools B and C

Awarded the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifiers pools B and C
20/02/2023
Rybnik (Poland), Budapest (Hungary) and Sundbyberg (Sweden) will host the three pools of the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifiers.
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Zürich, Switzerland will host the pool B of the U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifiers

Zürich, Switzerland will host the pool B of the U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifiers
18/02/2023
In July 2023, Zürich, Switzerland, will host the U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifiers pool B.
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Malaga, Spain, to host the WBSC Europe Congress 2024

Malaga, Spain, to host the WBSC Europe Congress 2024
16/02/2023
The Congress voted to have the WBSC Europe General Congress 2024 in Malaga, Spain.
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The WBSC Europe Congress approves Statutes' amendments adding Baseball5 as a mandatory commission along with Baseball and Softball

The WBSC Europe Congress approves Statutes' amendments adding Baseball5 as a mandatory commission along with Baseball and Softball
14/02/2023
The WBSC Europe Congress approved the package of amendments to the WBSC Europe Statutes. Articles 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 will be modified to add the discipline of Baseball5 to the sports of Baseball and Softball.
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The U-12 Baseball European Championship Qualifier will be played in Bulgaria

The U-12 Baseball European Championship Qualifier will be played in Bulgaria
09/02/2023
Sofia, Bulgaria, will host the six teams participating in the U-12 Baseball European Championship Qualifier 2023.
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Defined the Baseball European Cups participants for 2023

Defined the Baseball European Cups participants for 2023
09/02/2023
The participants in the Baseball European Champions Cup, Confederation Cup, Federation Cup, and Federation Cup Qualifier 2023 are now official.
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Sweden to host one of the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier 2023

Sweden to host one of the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier 2023
08/02/2023
Sundbyberg, Sweden, will be the home of one of the Baseball European Federation Cup Qualifier 2023.
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Published the infopack for the U-23 Baseball European Championship participants

Published the infopack for the U-23 Baseball European Championship participants
07/02/2023
The local organising committee of the U-23 Baseball European Championship, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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WBSC Europe confirms the Workshop Program for the 2023 Congress

WBSC Europe confirms the Workshop Program for the 2023 Congress
07/02/2023
The program for the workshops that will be presented on Friday, February 10, 2023, is confirmed. The workshops will happen during the afternoon at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belgrade, Serbia.
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Slovakia will be the home of the Baseball European Federation Cup 2023

Slovakia will be the home of the Baseball European Federation Cup 2023
06/02/2023
Bratislava, Slovakia, will host the Baseball European Federation Cup 2023.
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Ireland to host one of the U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier

Ireland to host one of the U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifier
05/02/2023
Ashbourne, Ireland, will host one of the U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifiers in 2023.
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Marco Screti appointed to lead the WBSC Europe Baseball Umpiring Committee

Marco Screti appointed to lead the WBSC Europe Baseball Umpiring Committee
31/01/2023
Marco Screti (ITA) was appointed as Director of Baseball Umpires, leading the Baseball Umpiring Committee supported by Zdenek Židek (CZE) and Serge Makouchetchev (FRA). The group will work closely with František Bunta (SVK), WBSC Europe Baseball Technical and Competitions Director.
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Announced the teams taking part in the U-12 and U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifiers 2023

Announced the teams taking part in the U-12 and U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifiers 2023
28/01/2023
In 2023, nine teams will take part in the U-18 Baseball European Championship Qualifiers, and six teams will play in the U-12 Baseball European Championship Qualifiers.
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Defined the U-12 Baseball European Championship participants

Defined the U-12 Baseball European Championship participants
26/01/2023
Eight national teams will play the U-12 Baseball European Championship in Valenciennes, France, at the beginning of July 2023.
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The Baseball and Softball Mastenbroek Tournament will feature fourteen teams

The Baseball and Softball Mastenbroek Tournament will feature fourteen teams
26/01/2023
Scheduled from March 31 to April 2, 2023, the Baseball and Softball Mastenbroek Toernooi will have fourteen participants: eight for softball and six for baseball.
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Logos unveiled for the U-23 Baseball European Championship 2023

Logos unveiled for the U-23 Baseball European Championship 2023
25/01/2023
The U-23 Baseball European Championship 2023 logos have been unveiled. Eight teams will take part in the event, hosted in Wiener Neustadt, Austria.
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The British Baseball Federation is organising its first Summer Cup in July

The British Baseball Federation is organising its first Summer Cup in July
22/01/2023
In the 2023 summer season, Farnham Park will host the inaugural British Baseball Summer Cup, a tournament organised by the British Baseball Federation. Teams from all around Great Britain will converge on one venue for two days of tournament play.
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Eight teams to take part in the U-15 Baseball European Championship

Eight teams to take part in the U-15 Baseball European Championship
20/01/2023
Eight national teams will participate in the U-15 Baseball European Championship 2023 in Trnava and Bratislava, Slovakia.
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Danish Coach Daniel Nicolaisen added to St. Louis Cardinals coaching staff

Danish Coach Daniel Nicolaisen added to St. Louis Cardinals coaching staff
18/01/2023
Daniel Nicolaisen, native of Denmark, recently joined the St. Louis Cardinals as one of the hitting coaches at the Major League Level.
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WBSC Europe updates its branding

WBSC Europe updates its branding
17/01/2023
WBSC Europe released an updated brand that will better represent the disciplines of baseball, softball, and baseball5. This historic turn follows the merging of the governing bodies of baseball, softball, and baseball5 in Europe.
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Olimpija Karlovac (CRO) to host the Baseball European Confederation Cup 2023

Olimpija Karlovac (CRO) to host the Baseball European Confederation Cup 2023
16/01/2023
The 2023 Baseball European Confederation Cup was awarded to the Baseball Klub Olimpija Karlovac.
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The U-12 Baseball European Championship will be played in Valenciennes, France

The U-12 Baseball European Championship will be played in Valenciennes, France
13/01/2023
The U-12 Baseball European Championship will be played in Valenciennes, France.
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The Italian baseball, and softball convention CON-X returns at the end of January 2023

The Italian baseball, and softball convention CON-X returns at the end of January 2023
11/01/2023
The Italian Baseball and Softball Convention will be hosted at Rimini's Palacongressi from January 27-29, 2023. Over 1,000 attendees are expected to participate as in years past.
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Northern European National Federations meet to establish a steady collaboration and uncover opportunities

Northern European National Federations meet to establish a steady collaboration and uncover opportunities
10/01/2023
Representatives from the Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish baseball and softball National Federations met in Stockholm, Sweden, at the beginning of January. The goal of the meeting was to find more ways to collaborate even closer and grow our sports in Nordic countries.
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František Bunta appointed as the WBSC Europe Baseball Technical and Competitions Director

František Bunta appointed as the WBSC Europe Baseball Technical and Competitions Director
17/12/2022
František Bunta (SVK) is the WBSC Europe Baseball Technical and Competitions Director starting December 2022. He will work closely with the WBSC Europe Baseball Vice President Petr Ditrich and manage the Baseball Competitions and Technical Committee, together with Stephan Lasfargues, Baseball Competition Chief.
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Pools' allocation unveiled for the Baseball European Championship 2023

Pools' allocation unveiled for the Baseball European Championship 2023
16/12/2022
The allocations of the four pools of the Baseball European Championship 2023 were announced today by the WBSC Europe Baseball Technical Committee and the Local Organising Committee.
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The entries for the 2023 Baseball European Competitions are open

The entries for the 2023 Baseball European Competitions are open
03/12/2022
WBSC Europe opened the registration process for teams taking part in the 2023 Baseball European Championships and the Baseball European Cups.
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The Red Bulls won the second European Baseball Winter League

The Red Bulls won the second European Baseball Winter League
30/11/2022
The European Baseball Winter League saw the Red Bulls succeed. The Golden Stars won the silver medal and the Blue Lions took the bronze home. The League included fifty-four prospects from ten countries.
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European Championships and Cups hosts confirmed

European Championships and Cups hosts confirmed
30/11/2022
Following the call for organisers, clubs and National Federations bid to host the WBSC Europe events.
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Local transport for teams delegations removed from local organisers' obligations

Local transport for teams delegations removed from local organisers' obligations
27/11/2022
The WBSC Europe Board lifted the obligation from organisers to manage the local transportation for the teams' delegations at the European Baseball, Softball, and Baseball5 events.
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Defined the four pools of the Baseball European Championship 2023

Defined the four pools of the Baseball European Championship 2023
26/11/2022
The four pools of the Baseball European Championship 2023 are now official. The sixteen national squads know what awaits them from September 24 to October 1 in Czech Republic.
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Logo unveiled for the 2023 Baseball European Championship

Logo unveiled for the 2023 Baseball European Championship
24/11/2022
The logo of the 2023 Baseball European Championship has been unveiled.
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Russian and Belarusian teams excluded from all the WBSC Europe 2023 competitions

Russian and Belarusian teams excluded from all the WBSC Europe 2023 competitions
23/11/2022
The World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe confirms the decision taken in February to exclude all Russian and Belarusian teams, players, coaches, and officials from its competitions in 2023.
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The second European Baseball Winter League is underway in Spain

The second European Baseball Winter League is underway in Spain
21/11/2022
The second edition of the European Baseball Winter League is taking place in Tenerife Island, Spain. The event is organised by WBSC Europe, together with the Royal Spanish Baseball and Softball Federation and the Canary Islands Baseball and Softball Federation.
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Youth baseball tournament held in Chernivtsi, Ukraine

Youth baseball tournament held in Chernivtsi, Ukraine
05/11/2022
From September 30 to October 2, the city of Chernivtsi, Ukraine, hosted a youth baseball tournament.
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Baseball Coaches from all over Europe took part in the WBSC Coach Licensing Preparation Course held in the Netherlands

Baseball Coaches from all over Europe took part in the WBSC Coach Licensing Preparation Course held in the Netherlands
05/11/2022
Members of the WBSC Coaches Commission conducted a "pilot" for 14 Baseball coaches from October to 30 in Diessen, Netherlands, at the same time as the fifth ESCA Training Camp.
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European Technical Commissioner Roland Hoffmann passed away

European Technical Commissioner Roland Hoffmann passed away
24/10/2022
The German Baseball and Softball Federation (DBV) is mourning the death of Roland “Rolles” Hoffmann. Roland died on Thursday, October 20, 2022 in a hospital in Mannheim, Germany. The executive boards of the DBV and WBSC Europe express their dearest condolences to his family and friends.
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U-23 Baseball World Cup: Netherlands claim 8th, Germany 11th in Final Standings

U-23 Baseball World Cup: Netherlands claim 8th, Germany 11th in Final Standings
23/10/2022
While Japan won the 2022 WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup, which was held in the cities of Taipei, Taichung and Douliu, Taiwan, the Netherlands and Germany represented European Baseball well and finished in eighth respective eleventh in the final standings.
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National Championships: Bonn Capitals win German Baseball Championship 2022

National Championships: Bonn Capitals win German Baseball Championship 2022
20/10/2022
The Bonn Capitals won their second German Baseball Championship in the 2022 season in Germany’s 1. Baseball-Bundesliga. They defeated the Untouchables Paderborn 3-1 (3-0, 10-3, 2-5, 5-2) in the best-of-5 final series to claim the title. Eric Brenk was named MVP in the final series.
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WBSC Europe and Blast Motion Partner to Advance Baseball and Softball Player Development Throughout Europe

WBSC Europe and Blast Motion Partner to Advance Baseball and Softball Player Development Throughout Europe
18/10/2022
Blast Motion, the industry leader in sensor-based swing analysis, and the World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe (WBSC Europe), the European governing body of baseball, softball, and all national team and club competitions, recently signed a partnership agreement to advance player development throughout Europe. The Blast Motion hitting improvement platform combines powerful swing analytics with a mobile app and cloud-based software services and insights to provide organizations, coaches, and players with real-time player development feedback, personalized hitting assessments, and much more.
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Team Ukraine will be hosted in Maimonides Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones, to play friendlies with the NYPD and FDNY

Team Ukraine will be hosted in Maimonides Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones, to play friendlies with the NYPD and FDNY
06/10/2022
Maimonides Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones, will host Team Ukraine for a pair of charity baseball games against the NYPD and FDNY to raise funds to help rebuild sports fields and complexes throughout Ukraine.
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The second edition of the European Baseball Winter League is to take place in Tenerife at the end of November

The second edition of the European Baseball Winter League is to take place in Tenerife at the end of November
28/09/2022
WBSC Europe, together with the Royal Spanish Baseball and Softball Federation and the Canary Islands Baseball and Softball Federation, is organising the second edition of the European Baseball Winter League.
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30 thousand euros for "Soulball" - the baseball project co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

30 thousand euros for "Soulball" - the baseball project co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union
22/09/2022
"Soulball" is a project written by the Serbian Baseball Association co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union for €30.000.
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Czech Republic joins Great Britain in 2023 World Baseball Classic after downing Spain on Wednesday

Czech Republic joins Great Britain in 2023 World Baseball Classic after downing Spain on Wednesday
21/09/2022
The Czech Republic defeated Spain 3-1 on Wednesday evening at the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Regensburg to punch a ticket for next year’s main tournament alongside Great Britain, which had qualified on Tuesday. The Czech Republic had lost the opening match to Spain 21-7 on Saturday and then went on to beat France 7-1, host Germany 8-4 and now Spain 3-1.
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Great Britain rallies to beat Spain on route to World Baseball Classic 2023

Great Britain rallies to beat Spain on route to World Baseball Classic 2023
20/09/2022
Great Britain became the first team to qualify for the 2023 World Baseball Classic after celebrating a 10-9 extra inning win against Spain on Tuesday evening at the qualifier in Regensburg, Germany. Spain will get a second chance to advance to the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday evening against Czechia. The Czech Republic beat host Germany 8-4 to stay in the tournament.
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Host Germany stays alive at World Baseball Classic Qualifier

Host Germany stays alive at World Baseball Classic Qualifier
19/09/2022
Host Germany beat South Africa 11-5 on Monday afternoon to stay alive at the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Regensburg. They will now face Czechia on Tuesday afternoon at 1pm in an elimination game. On Tuesday at 7pm meanwhile the undefeated teams from Great Britain and Spain will square off with the winner qualifying for the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
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Czechia eliminates France at WBC Qualifier, Germany-South Africa postponed

Czechia eliminates France at WBC Qualifier, Germany-South Africa postponed
18/09/2022
Rain continued to hinder play at the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Regensburg, Germany on Sunday. In the afternoon Czechia beat France 7-1 to stay alive and eliminate their opponents from the tournament. In the evening the contest between host Germany and South Africa was postponed due to rain. The game will be made up on Monday at 12pm with the winner remaining in the WBCQ to face Czechia on Tuesday.
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Spain, Great Britain reach first final at WBC Qualifier in Regensburg

Spain, Great Britain reach first final at WBC Qualifier in Regensburg
18/09/2022
Spain and Great Britain improved to 2-0 in the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Regensburg, Germany on Saturday with wins over Czechia and Germany. Both teams will meet on Tuesday evening at 7pm in a game to determine the first of two participants at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Meanwhile the losers of the first two days square off in the next games hoping to avoid elimination.
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Spain and Great Britain win on Day 1 of WBC Qualifier in Regensburg

Spain and Great Britain win on Day 1 of WBC Qualifier in Regensburg
16/09/2022
The World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Regensburg, Germany started off with wins for Spain and Great Britain on Friday at the Armin-Wolf-Baseball-Arena. Spain edged out South Africa, while Great Britain beat France. On Saturday Spain now will take on the Czech Republic, followed by the clash between Germany and Great Britain.
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Call for Organizers for the WBSC Europe events

Call for Organizers for the WBSC Europe events
16/09/2022
WBSC Europe calls for organisers for the 2023-2026 events. The bid to organise the 2023-2026 baseball, softball and baseball5 competitions can be sent until November 1, 2022.
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World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Regensburg, Germany commences on Friday

World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Regensburg, Germany commences on Friday
15/09/2022
The focus from international baseball will be on Regensburg, Germany from September 16 to 21, as one of just two World Baseball Classic Qualifiers will take place at the beautiful Armin-Wolf-Baseball-Arena. Host Germany, Spain, Great Britain, Czech Republic, France and South Africa are competing for two spots in the World Baseball Classic 2023 during these days.
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WBSC Coach Licensing Course to be held in conjunction with the ESCA Training Camp

WBSC Coach Licensing Course to be held in conjunction with the ESCA Training Camp
14/09/2022
WBSC Europe will conduct a Coach Licensing Course in cooperation with WBSC at the end of October in the Netherlands in conjunction with the ESCA Training Camp.
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WBSC Europe reveals the 2023-2029 planning for Baseball, Softball, Baseball5 European events

WBSC Europe reveals the 2023-2029 planning for Baseball, Softball, Baseball5 European events
13/09/2022
The World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe (WBSC Europe) announced the 2023-2029 Baseball, Softball, and Baseball5 European Championships planning.
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WBSC Europe first part of the 2022 season: recap

WBSC Europe first part of the 2022 season: recap
05/09/2022
Thirty-one European Championships and Cups have been played so far in the 2022 baseball and softball season.
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National Championships: Huskies Rouen and Normandie are the French Baseball Champions

National Championships: Huskies Rouen and Normandie are the French Baseball Champions
01/09/2022
In France, the Huskies Rouen and Normandie dominated the French baseball scene.
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Spain wins U-18 European Baseball Championship 2022

Spain wins U-18 European Baseball Championship 2022
20/08/2022
Spain defeated the Netherlands 6-2 in a rain-shortened final in Brno at the U-18 European Baseball Championship in the Czech Republic to claim their first ever gold medal in this age category. Host Czechia captured third place ahead of Italy, while Germany finished in fifth and France in sixth in the final standings.
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Day 7 of the U-18 European Baseball Championship: Preview

Day 7 of the U-18 European Baseball Championship: Preview
20/08/2022
Final day at the U-18 European Baseball Championship in the Czech Republic on Saturday. The grand finale between the Netherlands and Spain will take place in the evening at 6pm at MBS Stadium in Brno. Earlier in the day the classification games are on the schedule as well.
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Netherlands, Spain reach final at U-18 European Baseball Championship

Netherlands, Spain reach final at U-18 European Baseball Championship
19/08/2022
Defending champion Netherlands and Spain have reached the final at the U-18 European Baseball Championship after winning their respective semi-finals against Czechia and Italy on Friday in Brno, Czech Republic. The final will take place on Saturday at 6pm at MBS Stadium in Brno. Czechia and Italy will play for third place at 2pm. After winning in the placement round on Friday Germany and France will be playing for fifth place. Israel and Great Britain will settle for the game for seventh place. Belgium and Austria are playing for ninth, while Lithuania and Ireland are in the game for eleventh place.
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Day 6 at the U-18 European Baseball Championship: Preview

Day 6 at the U-18 European Baseball Championship: Preview
19/08/2022
After the preliminary round at the U-18 European Baseball Championship ended on Thursday the tournament enters the decisive phase. Semi-finals and the first games of the placement round are on the schedule on Friday.
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Czechia, Spain, Netherlands and Italy book Semi-Final Tickets at U-18 European Baseball Championship

Czechia, Spain, Netherlands and Italy book Semi-Final Tickets at U-18 European Baseball Championship
18/08/2022
After an off day on Wednesday as the teams moved from Hluboka and Ostrava to Brno for the remainder of the U-18 European Baseball Championship, the preliminary round ended with six games on Thursday. Undefeated Spain and Czechia as well as the Netherlands and Italy are reaching the semi-finals, which will be played on Friday.
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Day 5 of the U-18 European Baseball Championship: Preview

Day 5 of the U-18 European Baseball Championship: Preview
17/08/2022
After an off day on Wednesday the twelve participants at the U-18 European Baseball Championship have said farewell to Hluboka and Ostrava to move to Brno and Blansko for the last day of the preliminary round on Thursday as well as the final round on Friday and Saturday. In Group A and B Spain and Czechia sit atop the standings with perfect 4-0 records, but the Netherlands and France, as well as Italy and Germany still are hoping for the semi-finals as well.
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Czechia and Spain enter Off Day at U-18 European Baseball Championship with 4-0 records

Czechia and Spain enter Off Day at U-18 European Baseball Championship with 4-0 records
16/08/2022
After four of five days at the preliminary round at the U-18 European Baseball Championship in the Czech Republic the hosts and Spain remained undefeated heading into the off day. However Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and France still remain hopeful to gain a spot in the semi-finals.
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Day 4 of the U-18 European Baseball Championship: Preview

Day 4 of the U-18 European Baseball Championship: Preview
16/08/2022
Prior to an off day on Wednesday, the 12 teams in action at the U-18 European Baseball Championship in Hluboka and Ostrava, Czech Republic will return for the fourth of five days of the preliminary round on Tuesday with six games on the schedule.
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Three days of preliminary round action in the books at U-18 European Baseball Championship

Three days of preliminary round action in the books at U-18 European Baseball Championship
15/08/2022
Three of the five scheduled days in the preliminary round at the U-18 European Baseball Championship in the Czech Republic are played. On Monday the Netherlands and Spain from Group A in Hluboka and Germany and host Czechia from Group B in Ostrava improved to 3-0 and remained undefeated as the race for the semi-finals is heating up.
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Day 3 of the U-18 European Baseball Championship: Preview

Day 3 of the U-18 European Baseball Championship: Preview
15/08/2022
After Saturday’s postponement was made up yesterday we’re back on the regular schedule at the U-18 European Baseball Championship in Hluboka and Ostrava, Czech Republic on Monday. On day three of the preliminary round six games are on the tap.
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Czechia, Germany, Netherlands and Spain improve to 2-0 at U-18 European Baseball Championship

Czechia, Germany, Netherlands and Spain improve to 2-0 at U-18 European Baseball Championship
14/08/2022
Four teams remain undefeated after the first two days of the preliminary round at the U-18 European Baseball Championship in the Czech Republic. On Sunday host Czechia, Germany, defending champion Netherlands and Spain improved to 2-0 in the competition. The first round continues on Monday with six games.
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Day 2 of the U-18 European Baseball Championship: Preview

Day 2 of the U-18 European Baseball Championship: Preview
14/08/2022
Day 2 at the U-18 European Baseball Championship in Czech on Sunday will feature seven games after one of the originally six games on Saturday was rained out.
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Netherlands, Italy, Czechia, Spain and France lopsided winners on day one of the U-18 European Baseball Championship in the Czech Republic

Netherlands, Italy, Czechia, Spain and France lopsided winners on day one of the U-18 European Baseball Championship in the Czech Republic
13/08/2022
Day one at the U-18 European Baseball Championship in the Czech Republic on Saturday saw five lopsided wins in the ballparks in Hluboka and Ostrava and an evening rainout, which adds a game to day two on Sunday.
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Austria wins U-23 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Ljubljana

Austria wins U-23 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Ljubljana
13/08/2022
Austria shut out Ukraine 1-0 in the final on Saturday to win the U-23 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Ljubljana, Slovenia to qualify for next year’s U-23 European Baseball Championship.
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Day 1 of the U-18 European Baseball Championship: Preview

Day 1 of the U-18 European Baseball Championship: Preview
12/08/2022
Day 1 of the U-18 European Baseball Championship takes place on Saturday, August 13 with six games being played in the preliminary round at the ballparks in Hluboka and Ostrava.
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Belgium wins U-23 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Utena

Belgium wins U-23 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Utena
12/08/2022
Belgium shut outs Switzerland in the final of the U-23 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Utena, Lithuania on Friday to qualify for next year’s U-23 European Baseball Championship.
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U-18 European Baseball Championship commences on Saturday

U-18 European Baseball Championship commences on Saturday
11/08/2022
Twelve Junior Baseball National Teams will compete in the 2022 U-18 European Baseball Championship, which will be played from Saturday, August 13 to Saturday, August 20 in six different venues in the Czech cities of Ostrava, Brno, Hluboka and Blansko.
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Introducing the teams in Group B at the U-18 Baseball European Championship

Introducing the teams in Group B at the U-18 Baseball European Championship
11/08/2022
Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Israel, and Italy are the six teams in Group B of the U-18 Baseball European Championship, set to take place in Czech Republic, from Saturday 13 August to Saturday 20 August. Group B will play in Ostrava on the field of the Arrows.
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WBSC Europe and Sportradar’s Synergy Sports announce partnership

WBSC Europe and Sportradar’s Synergy Sports announce partnership
09/08/2022
The World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe (WBSC Europe) and Synergy Sports, a division of Sportradar, have signed a partnership agreement granting Synergy access to film, analyse and store data and video from all WBSC Europe tournaments to use within the range of products and services it offers.
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Introducing the teams in Group A at the U-18 Baseball European Championship

Introducing the teams in Group A at the U-18 Baseball European Championship
09/08/2022
The six teams in Group A of the U-18 Baseball European Championship will play at the sports complex in Hluboká nad Vltavou, Czech Republic, from Saturday 13 August to Tuesday 16 August. The games will be played at 11:00, 15:00, and 19:00.
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Qualifiers for U-23 European Baseball Championships to be played this week in Utena and Ljubljana

Qualifiers for U-23 European Baseball Championships to be played this week in Utena and Ljubljana
07/08/2022
The summer in European Baseball continues this week with a pair of qualifiers for next year’s U-23 European Baseball Championship. Utena, Lithuania is hosting Belgium, Israel, Lithuania, Poland and Switzerland, while Ljubljana, Slovenia will have Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia and Ukraine in its group.
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France wins Women’s European Baseball Championship 2022 in Montpellier

France wins Women’s European Baseball Championship 2022 in Montpellier
06/08/2022
France has defended its title at the Women’s European Baseball Championship 2022, which was held in Montpellier, France. They defeated the Czech Republic 13-3 in a one-sided final on Saturday afternoon. The Netherlands finished in third place in the final standings ahead of Great Britain in fourth, which had played its first international competition in Women’s Baseball.
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Czech Republic, France to play in Final of Women’s European Baseball Championship in Montpellier

Czech Republic, France to play in Final of Women’s European Baseball Championship in Montpellier
05/08/2022
The Czech Republic for the first time in the history of the tournament and host and defending champion France will play in the final of the Women’s European Baseball Championship in Montpellier, France. Czechia rallied to beat the Netherlands 24-9 advancing to the final. France walked off in the bottom of the seventh 13-12 against Great Britain to reach the championship game. Prior to the last day of the preliminary round all four games were tied 1-1 in the standings, setting up the exciting finish.
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Czechia and Netherlands prevail on Day two of Women’s European Baseball Championship

Czechia and Netherlands prevail on Day two of Women’s European Baseball Championship
04/08/2022
After two days of preliminary round action all four teams have one win and one loss in the standings at the Women’s European Baseball Championship in Montpellier. On Thursday the Netherlands defeated Great Britain 12-2, while Czechia stunned host and defending champion 11-9. On Friday the preliminary round ends with the Czech Republic taking on the Netherlands and France playing against Great Britain. The final is scheduled for Saturday.
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Great Britain and France winners on Day one of Women’s European Baseball Championship

Great Britain and France winners on Day one of Women’s European Baseball Championship
03/08/2022
The Women’s European Baseball Championship started with two games on Wednesday in Montpellier, France. Host and defending champion France came back against the Netherlands to claim a thrilling walk-off win. Great Britain celebrated its debut in official competition with a commanding win over the Czech Republic.
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Women’s European Baseball Championship starts in Montpellier on Wednesday

Women’s European Baseball Championship starts in Montpellier on Wednesday
01/08/2022
For the second time in the history of European Baseball a Women’s European Baseball Championship will be played from Wednesday, August 3 to Saturday, August 6. Montpellier in France will host the second edition, which also will serve as qualifying event for the next WBC Women’s Baseball World Cup. Four teams will participate with host and defending champion France, the Netherlands, Czech Republic and Great Britain.
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Hungary claims victory at U-15 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Budapest

Hungary claims victory at U-15 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Budapest
24/07/2022
Host Hungary has won the U-15 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Budapest. They shut out Austria in a thrilling final on Saturday to win the tournament. With the victory they earned a spot in next year’s U-15 European Baseball Championship.
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Spain wins U-15 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Valencia

Spain wins U-15 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Valencia
24/07/2022
Spain has qualified for the 2023 U-15 European Baseball Championship. On Saturday they defeated Great Britain 13-3 to win the U-15 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Valencia, Spain. Spain remained undefeated in the tournament. They went 5-0 during the preliminary round outscoring their opponents 92-9 in the process. Great Britain was 4-1 in pool play to reach the final.
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Men’s European Baseball Qualifiers by the view of WBSC Europe Baseball Commission

Men’s European Baseball Qualifiers by the view of WBSC Europe Baseball Commission
19/07/2022
Over the weekend, the three Qualifiers for the European Championship 2023 in Czechia finished. Qualifiers winners Hungary, France and Switzerland will fight at a play-off tournament early next year and only two of them will advance to the main tournament.
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Hungary scores early, often to beat Slovakia in Final of European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Belgrade

Hungary scores early, often to beat Slovakia in Final of European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Belgrade
17/07/2022
Hungary has won the European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Belgrade, Serbia. On Sunday they beat Slovakia 8-1 in the final to claim the tournament win. With the victory they qualified for next year’s playoff tournament, where they will meet France and Switzerland, which had won their European Baseball Championship Qualifiers in Blagoevgrad and Utena on Saturday. The top two teams of the playoff tournament will qualify for the European Baseball Championship 2023, which will be held in the Czech Republic.
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France dominates European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Blagoevgrad

France dominates European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Blagoevgrad
16/07/2022
France has won the European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. They defeated host Bulgaria 8-1 in the final on Saturday. With the victory the French team earns a spot at next year’s playoff tournament, where also the winners of the European Baseball Championship Qualifiers from Utena and Belgrade will participate. At the playoff the top two teams will earn the right to participate in the 2023 European Baseball Championship in the Czech Republic.
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Switzerland wins European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Utena

Switzerland wins European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Utena
16/07/2022
Switzerland has won the European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Utena, Lithuania. They defeated host Lithuania 3-1 in the final on Saturday. With the victory the Swiss team earns a spot at next year’s playoff tournament, where also the winners of the European Baseball Championship Qualifiers from Blagoevgrad and Belgrade will participate. At the playoff the top two teams will earn the right to participate in the 2023 European Baseball Championship in the Czech Republic.
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U-15 European Baseball Championship Qualifiers set to commence in Budapest and Valencia

U-15 European Baseball Championship Qualifiers set to commence in Budapest and Valencia
16/07/2022
The focus of European baseball will shift to the U-15 European Baseball Championship Qualifiers, which will be played from July 18 to 23 in Budapest, Hungary and Valencia, Spain. Split into two groups eleven Baseball Cadets National Teams will compete to earn two spots in next year’s U-15 European Baseball Championship.
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Haarlem Baseball Week is back

Haarlem Baseball Week is back
12/07/2022
Honkbalweek Haarlem, or Haarlem Baseball Week if you prefer, has currently been played in the Netherlands after a covid break. This world known tournament celebrates its 30th anniversary and organizers have decided to offer live streaming of all games free of charge.
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13 National Teams to compete in European Baseball Championship Qualifiers in Utena, Belgrade and Blagoevgrad

13 National Teams to compete in European Baseball Championship Qualifiers in Utena, Belgrade and Blagoevgrad
10/07/2022
From July 12 to 17 the European Baseball Championship Qualifiers will be played in Utena, Lithuania, Belgrade, Serbia and Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. 13 national teams will compete in the three tournaments with the winners meeting in a playoff tournament in the summer of 2023 to claim two spots in the main tournament of the European Baseball Championship to be played in the Czech Republic in 2023.
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Germany wins U-12 European Baseball Championship 2022 after dramatic Walk-Off-Win in Extra-Innings over Czechia

Germany wins U-12 European Baseball Championship 2022 after dramatic Walk-Off-Win in Extra-Innings over Czechia
09/07/2022
Germany has won the U-12 European Baseball Championship 2022 in Vienna, Austria. On Saturday evening they defeated Czechia 10-9 after nine dramatic innings. The tying and winning runs were scored on a walk-off double by Felipe Morales Weggemann with two outs in the bottom of the third extra inning. For Germany its their second juveniles title after 2016. Germany and Czechia have qualified for the WBSC U12 Baseball World Cup in 2023.
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Great Britain wins U12 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Vienna

Great Britain wins U12 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Vienna
09/07/2022
Great Britain has won the U12 European Baseball Championship Qualifier, which was held parallel to the U12 European Baseball Championship in Vienna, Austria this past week. They defeated Ukraine 9-5 in the final game on Saturday to bring their tournament record to 4-0. With the victory Great Britain promotes to the U12 European Baseball Championship for 2023.
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Belgium walks off against Ukraine in Extra-Innings to win U18 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Trnava

Belgium walks off against Ukraine in Extra-Innings to win U18 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Trnava
09/07/2022
Belgium denied the Cinderella story for Ukraine with a 6-5 win in extra innings on Saturday to claim victory at the U18 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Trnava, Slovakia. Belgium tied the game in the seventh to force extra innings, before walking off in the ninth. With the tournament win Belgium qualified for the U18 European Baseball Championship, which will take place in the Czech Republic in August 2022.
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Great Britain wins U18 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Sundbyberg

Great Britain wins U18 European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Sundbyberg
09/07/2022
Great Britain has won the U18 European Baseball Championship Qualifier, which was held this week in Sundbyberg, Sweden. In the final on Saturday the British Juniors topped host Sweden 5-1. With the victory Great Britain qualified for the U18 European Baseball Championship, which will take place in the Czech Republic in August 2022.
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"We can train in bomb shelters." With the U-12 coach Yevgenii Tkachenko about baseball in Ukraine

"We can train in bomb shelters." With the U-12 coach Yevgenii Tkachenko about baseball in Ukraine
09/07/2022
If you look at the team of Ukraine at the U-12 European Championship Qualifier in Vienna, you will spot only one man around the players. And still, despite the current conditions in Ukraine not in favour of any sports, Yevgenii Tkachenko picked up 18 players and together with his female coach assistant Viktoriia came to Austria with the goal of winning the tournament. Not for them. For the children, parents and coaches who could not come but mostly for the whole country of Ukraine.
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Day 5 of the U-12 Baseball European Championship: preview

Day 5 of the U-12 Baseball European Championship: preview
09/07/2022
Final day of the 2022 U-12 Baseball European Championship takes place on Saturday, 9 June, at Spenadlwiese Ballpark in Vienna, Austria.
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U-12 Baseball European Championship Day 4: Czechia and Germany reach Gold Medal Game

U-12 Baseball European Championship Day 4: Czechia and Germany reach Gold Medal Game
08/07/2022
The Czech Republic and Germany will face off in the final of the U-12 Baseball European Championship 2022 in Vienna, Austria. Germany edged out Italy 5-1 in the first semi-final on Friday afternoon to return to the juveniles finals for the first time since 2016. In the evening Czechia beat the Netherlands 6-1 in the second semi-final to join Germany in the Gold Medal Game. In the placement round Austria and France dominated their matchups to claim victories.
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Day 4 of the U-12 Baseball European Championship: preview

Day 4 of the U-12 Baseball European Championship: preview
08/07/2022
Day 4 of the 2022 U-12 Baseball European Championship takes place on Friday, 8 June, at Spenadlwiese Ballpark in Vienna, Austria.
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