WBSC Europe

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Baseball European Champions Cup: day two preview

07/06/2023

The Baseball European Champions Cup enters its second day on June 7, 2023.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Baseball Umpiring Committee appoints 19 Umpire Supervisors

29/04/2023

Nineteen Umpire Supervisor appointments signal a new era in European baseball umpiring.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Logo unveiled for the 2023 Baseball European Championship

24/11/2022

The logo of the 2023 Baseball European Championship has been unveiled.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.