21/11/2023
WBSC Europe opened the registration process for teams taking part in the 2024 Softball European Championships and the Softball European Cups.
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The entries for the 2024 Softball European Competitions are now open
WBSC Europe Softball Quarter Report now available online
20/11/2023
The WBSC Europe Softball Quarter Report for the latest quarter is now accessible online. This report, prepared by WBSC Europe Vice President Softball, Gabriel Waage, serves as a significant source of information for the WBSC Europe Federation Members.
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Host cities revealed for WBSC Europe Softball Championships and Cups 2024-2027
14/11/2023
The European softball community is gearing up for an action-packed year in 2024 with various tournaments and championships set to unfold across different locations.
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2023 European Softball Rankings unveiled by WBSC Europe
09/11/2023
The 2023 European Softball Rankings have been officially released by the WBSC Europe Softball Commission, providing an overview of the current standings in women's softball, men's softball, and slowpitch.
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Prague United Claims Victory in European Masters Cup
30/10/2023
The fourth edition of the Men's Softball European Masters Cup concluded with a spectacular display of skill among the participating teams, all comprised of players over 40 years old. Prague United (CZE) won the Cup.
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Cechie Carrots clinch back-to-back titles in Women's Softball European Masters Cup
29/10/2023
The fourth edition of the Women's Softball European Masters Cup unfolded in Catalonia, Spain, showcasing players over 40 years old. Established in 2019, the tournament has become a tradition for European teams in this age category.
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The fourth edition of the Softball European Masters Cups returns to Barcelona, Spain
23/10/2023
The countdown begins for the fourth edition of the Softball European Masters Cups, set to unfold in Barcelona from October 25 to 28.
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Call for Organizers: WBSC Europe opens Bids for Baseball, Softball, and Baseball5 events 2024-2027
23/10/2023
WBSC Europe has officially announced the opening of bids for hosting a series of events spanning from 2024 to 2027.
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"Getting Better Together" at the EBSCA Training Camp 2023
22/10/2023
From October 18th to 22nd, the Dutch town of Diessen transformed into a hub of baseball and softball excellence as the EBSCA Training Camp unfolded.
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EBSCA Training Camp 2023: 103 Participants from 17 Countries led by 11 instructors
18/10/2023
The EBSCA Training Camp 2023 is set to unfold from October 18th to 22nd in the Dutch town of Diessen. This training camp promises to be a unique experience for the European softball and baseball community, bringing together 103 participants from 17 countries.
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Baseball and Softball secure spots in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games: a triumph inspiring the new generations
16/10/2023
At the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session held in Mumbai, India, baseball and softball have been officially reinstated into the sports programme for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028.
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EBSCA Training Camp 2023 instructors: meet Erin Lundquist
09/10/2023
The EBSCA Training Camp 2023 is taking place from October 18 to 22 October 2023, in Diessen, Netherlands. Among the coaches leading the camp is Erin Lundquist, from Norway.
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EBSCA Training Camp 2023 instructors: meet Berend Mannessen
06/10/2023
The EBSCA Training Camp 2023 is taking place from October 18 to 22 October 2023, in Diessen, Netherlands. Among the coaches leading the camp is Berend Mannessen, from the Netherlands.
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EBSCA Training Camp 2023 instructors: meet Gretchen Aucoin!
03/10/2023
The EBSCA Training Camp 2023 is taking place from October 18 to 22 October 2023, in Diessen, Netherlands. Among the coaches leading the camp is Gretchen Aucoin, from the United States.
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EBSCA Training Camp 2023 instructors: meet Davide Soldi!
30/09/2023
The EBSCA Training Camp 2023 is taking place from October 18 to 22 October 2023, in Diessen, Netherlands. Among the coaches leading the camp is Davide Soldi, from Italy.
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EBSCA Training Camp 2023 instructors: meet Judith Van Den Berg!
27/09/2023
The EBSCA Training Camp 2023 is taking place from October 18 to 22 October 2023, in Diessen, Netherlands. Among the coaches leading the camp is Judith Van Den Berg, from the Netherlands.
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EBSCA Training Camp 2023 instructors: meet Craig Montvidas!
23/09/2023
The EBSCA Training Camp 2023 is taking place in from October 18 to 22 October 2023, in Diessen, Netherlands. Among the coaches leading the camp is EBSCA Training Camp Coordinator Craig Montvidas, from the Netherlands.
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Florian Lautenschläger appointed as WBSC Europe Director of Softball Umpires
19/09/2023
Florian Lautenschläger has been appointed as the new Director of Softball Umpires for the World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe. Former WBSC Europe Director of Softball Umpires Nacho Pardo will remain involved in the working group but stepped down as he assumed the role of WBSC Director of Softball Umpires.
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Princ Zagreb wins the Central Europe Women’s Softball Euroleague 2023 Trnava, Slovakia
19/09/2023
The Central Europe Women's Softball Euroleague 2023 culminated in Trnava, Slovakia, on September 16 and 17. Teams from Croatia, Slovakia, and Hungary competed on the field to define the 2023 Champions. Princ Zagreb from Croatia emerged victorious.
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England wins the 24th annual British Softball Federation Softball World Series 2023
14/09/2023
Sixteen teams representing nations, continents, or regions from across the globe descended on the National Baseball & Softball Complex at Farnham Park on the weekend of 9-10 September for the 24th running of the British Softball Federation’s annual Softball World Series.
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Over 250 youth players from five European countries played the Prague International Softball Cup U13
06/09/2023
The first weekend of September was full of youth softball at the SK Joudrs Prague and SaBaT Prague venues. 17 teams representing 5 countries met at the Prague International Softball Cup U13: Czech Republic, Croatia, Italy, Germany, and Austria.
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Locos Breclav make history clinging Men's Softball European Super Cup for the first time in history
02/09/2023
The Men’s Softball European Super Cup games are taking place in Haarlem, Netherlands. The Men's Softball Europe Cup games are taking place in Nieuw-Vennep, Netherlands.
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Spectrum Praha triumphs in the Men's Softball Europe Cup 2023
02/09/2023
In the final of the Men's Softball Europe Cup, Spectrum Praha (CZE) clinched the gold medal with a resounding 10-2 victory over DVH Amstelveen (NED). Deurne Spartans (BEL) won the bronze medal.
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Entering the European Super Cup & the Softball Europe Cup: day 4 recap
31/08/2023
The Men’s Softball European Super Cup continued to be a rollercoaster of games as it entered its fourth day in Haarlem, Amstelveen, and Nieuw-Vennep, Netherlands. Despite the rain causing delays, the competition heated up as the top 12 teams for the opening round entered the Men's Softball European Super Cup, while the lower-ranked teams battled it out in the Men’s Softball European Cup.
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Entries closed for the Softball European Masters Cup, sixteen teams to compete in Barcelona at the 40+ European cup
30/08/2023
Sixteen teams entered the Softball European Masters Cups, reaching the tournament's maximum team capacity.
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Weather halts play: Men’s Softball European Super Cup Day 3 games temporarily suspended
30/08/2023
The rain-soaked conditions prompted event organizers to halt proceedings until the weather cleared.
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Men's Softball European Super Cup 2023: day two recap
29/08/2023
The second day of the Men’s Softball European Super Cup 2023 witnessed matchups across different fields - Haarlem, Amstelveen, and Nieuw-Vennep, Netherlands.
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Men's Softball European Super Cup 2023: day one recap
28/08/2023
On August 28, 2023, the Men's Softball European Super Cup kicked off in three Dutch locations: Haarlem, Amstelveen, and Nieuw-Vennep. The day's action featured four matchups.
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Europe's finest softball clubs ready to compete at Men's Softball European Super Cup 2023
27/08/2023
The XI Men's Softball European Super Cup is set to take place from August 28 to September 3, 2023, in the Netherlands, featuring twenty top men's softball clubs from across Europe competing across multiple venues in an intense week of games.
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The Mix (GBR) Claims Gold at Women's Softball European Cup in Zagreb
27/08/2023
In the last day of the Women's Softball European Cup held in Zagreb, Croatia, The Mix (GBR) clinched the gold medal. The host team, Princ Zagreb (CRO), secured the silver medal, while the Warsaw Diamonds (POL) earned the bronze medal.
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Roef! celebrates the triumph in the Cup Winners Cup B, Austria moves up to the Cup Winners Cup A
27/08/2023
The Dutch team Roef! emerged triumphant, clinching the gold medal in the Women’s Softball European Cup Winners Cup B. Austria's Crazy Chicklets not only secured the silver medal but also propelled Austria into the Cup Winners Cup A.
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Sparks Haarlem clinches Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A title
26/08/2023
In a nail-biting final, Sparks Haarlem emerged victorious in the Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A held in Caronno Pertusella, Italy, on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The Dutch team secured the gold medal, Caronno (ITA) clinched the silver, and Sant Boi (ESP) secured the bronze after the victory over Wesseling Vermins (GER).
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Two in a Row: Olympia Haarlem seals consecutive Women's Softball European Premier Cup
26/08/2023
Olympia Haarlem triumphed for the second consecutive time at the Women's Softball European Premier Cup, after topping home team Saronno (ITA) during the gold medal game.
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Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup B: day five recap
25/08/2023
Early in the morning, the village of Moergestel had to deal with serious rain showers. The main field looked like a giant pool afterwards which caused a revision of the schedule. 3 games were moved to the second field so that the field crew could work on getting the main field playable again.
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Women's Softball European Premier Cup: day five recap
25/08/2023
The Women's Softball European Premier Cup 2023 in Saronno, Italy, continued its exhilarating journey on its fifth day, determining the contenders for the coveted title of European Champions.
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Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A: day five recap
25/08/2023
The Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A continued at the Caronno Pertusella ballpark in Italy, as four games unfolded on day five of the competition.
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Weather disruption alters schedule for Women's Softball European Cups
25/08/2023
The Women's Softball European Cups have been impacted by adverse weather conditions, causing adjustments to the schedules for days 5 and 6 of the competitions. The inclement weather, marked by heavy rain, has prompted the organizers to take necessary measures to ensure the safety of the players and the integrity of the games.
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7 softball umpires earn WBSC Certification in Saronno, Italy, during the Women's Softball European Premier Cup
25/08/2023
The WBSC Umpire Certification Seminar was held from August 17th to 24th during the Women's Softball European Premier Cup. The Seminar saw the successful certification of seven new umpires, now eligible for World Championship nominations.
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Women's Softball European Premier Cup: day four recap
24/08/2023
Day 4 of the Women's Softball European Premier Cup unfolded across the Saronno and Legnano venues in Italy, marking the commencement of the second round robin phase, determining the teams that will gain access to the finals, scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Saronno ballpark.
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Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup B: day four recap
24/08/2023
Four close games were played in Moergestel, Netherlands, on day four of the Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup B 2023. Roef! has claimed the top spot in the standings with their fifth victory.
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Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A: day four recap
24/08/2023
On the fourth day of the Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A, hosted at the Caronno Pertusella softball field in Italy, a total of four games took place. Sparks Haarlem (NED) and Caronno (ITA) secured their spots in the final game.
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Women's Softball European Cup: day two recap
24/08/2023
The Women's Softball European Cup continued its journey on the second day of competition in Zagreb, Croatia, on August 24, 2023.
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Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup B 2023: day three recap
23/08/2023
Four games took place in Moergestel, Netherlands, on the third day of the Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup B.
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Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A 2023: day three recap
23/08/2023
On the third day of the Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A in Caronno Pertusella, Italy, a total of four games unfolded.
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Women's Softball European Cup: day one recap
23/08/2023
The Women's Softball European Cup 2023 is hosted in the city of Zagreb, Croatia.
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Women's Softball European Premier Cup 2023: day three recap
23/08/2023
The third day of the Women's Softball European Premier Cup 2023, held in Saronno and Legnano, Italy, concluded the initial round-robin stage with six intense games.
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Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup B 2023: day two recap
22/08/2023
The second day of the Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup B took place at the Moergestel ballpark in the Netherlands.
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Women's Softball European Premier Cup 2023: day two recap
22/08/2023
The second day of the Women's Softball European Premier Cup took place at the Saronno and Legnano ballparks. After two days of games, Olympia Haarlem and the Bonn Capitals are leading the standings.
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Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A 2023: day two recap
22/08/2023
Four games took place on the second day of the Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A, held in the town of Caronno Pertusella, Italy. Home team Caronno is currently leading the standings.
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Croatian capital to host the Women's Softball European Cup 2023
22/08/2023
Zagreb, Croatia, is gearing up to host the Women's Softball European Cup from August 22 to 26, 2023. The event will feature four teams – Angels Dupnitsa (BUL), The Mix (GBR), Princ Zagreb (CRO), and Warsaw Diamonds (POL). With an intense double round-robin format followed by medal matches, the stage is set.
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Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup B 2023: day one recap
21/08/2023
For the first time in the club’s history Roef out of Moergestel, Netherlands, played host to a European Cup: the XVII edition of the Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup B. The event opened on August 21, 2023.
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Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A 2023: day one recap
21/08/2023
The Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A kicked off in Caronno Pertusella, Italy, with five games at the ballpark.
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Women's Softball European Premier Cup 2023: day one recap
21/08/2023
Saronno and Legnano played host to the 45th Women's Softball European Premier Cup. The event opened on August 21, 2023.
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Team parade and press conference kick-start the Women's Softball European Premier Cup 2023
20/08/2023
The town of Saronno prepares to host the Women's Softball European Premier Cup 2023: the stage is set for the top European tournament. To kick off the event, a team parade and a press conference have been scheduled for Sunday, August 20, 2023.
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The Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup B is set to kick off in Moergestel, Netherlands
19/08/2023
The Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup B prepares to unfold from August 21st to 26th. Simultaneously running with the higher-tier Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A and the Women's Softball European Premier Cup, this event promises a week of intense competition in Moergestel, Netherlands.
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Caronno Pertusella, Italy, welcomes the Women's Softball Cup Winners Cup A
18/08/2023
The Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A is set to take place in Caronno Pertusella, Italy. The tournament is slated to feature seven top-tier teams battling it out from August 21 to August 26.
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Defined the top four teams of the European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy Future Division
17/08/2023
The European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy Future Division is currently underway in the town of Collecchio, Italy. The event, commenced on August 15, has already witnessed two days of softball action.
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Europe's top ten clubs to compete in the Women's Softball European Premier Cup 2023
17/08/2023
The cities of Saronno and Legnano in Italy will play host to the Women's Softball European Premier Cup from August 21st to 26th.
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Women's Softball European Premier Cup 2023: Tickets and Tournament Pass
15/08/2023
The Local Organising Committee for the Women's Softball European Premier Cup has announced the ticketing details for the event.
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The tenth edition of the European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy is set to start in Collecchio, Italy
15/08/2023
The tenth European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy unfolds in the town of Collecchio, Italy, from August 16th to August 19th, 2023. This annual event celebrates the development of softball in Europe. In 2023, EMRYT brings together 13 youth teams.
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H20 from Great Britain triumphs in the Coed Slowpitch European Super Cup 2023
12/08/2023
The Coed Slowpitch European Super Cup 2023 concluded on a high note as H20, from Great Britain, emerged victorious in a thrilling final game against Eastpro from the Netherlands.
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Sofia, Bulgaria, set to host the Coed Slowpitch European Super Cup 2023
06/08/2023
The Coed Slowpitch European Super Cup is scheduled to take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, from August 7 to 12, 2023.
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Back-to-back champions: Czechia clinches gold at U-18 Women's Softball European Championship 2023
05/08/2023
In the gold medal game of the U-18 Women's Softball European Championship 2023, held in Prague, Czechia, the host nation clashed with Italy in the gold medal game. Both teams had already secured their positions in the upcoming WBSC World Cup due to their top two finishes in the championship. The bronze medal had been claimed by Ireland, prevailing over the Netherlands.
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The Irish national squad seizes Bronze at the U-18 Women's Softball European Championship and secures the WBSC World Cup spot
05/08/2023
The Irish national team secured victory in the bronze medal game at the U-18 Women's Softball European Championship 2023, held in the city of Prague, Czechia.
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U-18 Women's Softball European Championship: finalists Italy and Czechia qualified for the WBSC World Cup
04/08/2023
The U-18 Women's Softball European Championship in Prague, Czechia, witnessed intense matchups to reveal the finalists and set the stage for the medal games. The finalists also qualified for the next expected WBSC World Cup.
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"Together against Cystic Fibrosis" is the motto of the U-18 Women's Softball European Championship
04/08/2023
The Local Organising Committee of the U-18 Women's Softball European Championship 2023 joined forces with the "Klub Nemocných Cystickou Fibrózou", a local association fighting against cystic fibrosis, an incurable disease.
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The U-18 Women's Softball European Championship enters the super round
03/08/2023
In the city of Prague, Czechia, the U-18 Women's Softball European Championship 2023 enters its fifth day of competition across three ballparks.
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U-18 Women's Softball European Championship 2023: defined the top 8 European squads
01/08/2023
The first round robin of the U-18 Women's Softball European Championship 2023 took place in Prague, Czechia, across four ballparks.
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Czechia claims victory in the Men's Softball European Championship 2023
29/07/2023
Czechia emerged triumphant in the Men's Softball European Championship 2023, solidifying their status as one of the continent's softball powerhouses.
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The Netherlands claim bronze in Men's Softball European Championship 2023 and qualifies for the WBSC World Cup
29/07/2023
The Netherlands secures WBSC Men's Softball World Cup spot after a hard-fought victory against Belgium in Bronze Medal Game of the Men's Softball European Championship.
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Czechia and Denmark qualified for the WBSC World Cup and more at the fifth day of the Men's Softball European Championship
28/07/2023
The fifth day of the Men's Softball European Championship 2023 in Hørsholm, Denmark, featured six games at the Hurricanes Ballpark. Czechia and Denmark qualified for the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup.
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U-18 Women's Softball European Championship 2023: 20 Teams competing for the title of European Champions in Prague, Czechia
28/07/2023
The U-18 Women's Softball European Championship 2023 is set to take place in the city of Prague, Czechia. Scheduled to run from July 30 to August 5, 2023, this event will showcase twenty national squads.
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Men's Softball European Championship 2023: day four recap
27/07/2023
Today marked the fourth day of the Men's Softball European Championship 2023 in Hørsholm, Denmark, featuring eight games.
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Men's Softball European Championship 2023: day three recap
26/07/2023
Czechia and Denmark continued their impressive form, remaining undefeated, closely followed by Belgium and the Netherlands. The top six of Europe are now defined: Czechia, Belgium, Croatia and Denmark, Netherlands, Israel.
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Men's Softball European Championship 2023: day two recap
25/07/2023
The second day of the Men's Softball European Championship featured a series of intense games to determine first-round robin standings and the top 8 teams in Europe: Czechia, Great Britain, Denmark, Belgium, Israel, Croatia, France, and the Netherlands.
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Men's Softball European Championship 2023: day one recap
24/07/2023
After one day of games, Czechia, Denmark and France are still undefeated. Four more games will be played on day two to define the next rounds of the Men's Softball European Championship.
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Denmark hosts twelve top teams at the Men's Softball European Championship 2023
23/07/2023
The Men's Softball European Championship 2023 is set to take place at Hurricane Park in Hørsholm, Denmark, from July 24 to 29. Twelve national teams will compete for the title of European Champion.
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WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Spanish Group Recap
22/07/2023
The Netherlands and Puerto Rico claim tickets to Finals 2024 at the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group B. China finished third remaining in contention for a Finals 2024 wildcard. Home team Spain ranked fifth.
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Friuli Venezia Giulia to host Group C of the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup
21/07/2023
After the first two groups of the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup in Fingal-Dublin, Ireland, and Valencia, Spain, Group C is set to start in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy.
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Roberto Andolfi Appointed as Head Coach for Malta Women's Softball National Team
20/07/2023
The Malta Baseball & Softball Association (MABS) appointed Italian coach Roberto Andolfi as the Head Coach for the Malta Women's Softball National Team.
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Valencia, Spain, to host Group B of the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup
17/07/2023
After the opening to the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup with USA and Australia claiming two Finals 2024 tickets in Fingal-Dublin, Ireland during Group A, all eyes now turn to Group B in Valencia, Spain, which starts on Tuesday.
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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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WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Irish Group Recap
16/07/2023
USA and Australia claim tickets to Finals 2024 at the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Group A. Great Britain finished third after a great tournament remaining in contention for a Finals 2024 wildcard. Home team Ireland ranked fifth.
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The WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup returns to Europe: eighteen top teams in Ireland, Spain, and Italy
10/07/2023
After nine years, the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup will be back in Europe. The last time was in 2014 when the premier softball event took place in Haarlem, Netherlands.
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Elite softball squads meeting at the Prague Softball Week in Czechia
09/07/2023
Five senior and four junior elite national squads participated in the Prague Softball Week 2023. Over thirty-five games were played from June 28 to July 6, 2023.
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Czechia wins the U-18 Men's Softball European Championship 2023
08/07/2023
The U-18 Men's Softball European Championship 2023 came to its conclusion as Czechia and Israel faced off in the championship game in Sezimovo Usti, Czechia.
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Czechia claims the third consecutive victory in the U-16 Men's Softball European Championship
08/07/2023
In the final of the U-16 Men's Softball European Championship 2023, Czechia emerged victorious over Denmark, securing the championship title for the third time in a row. The event took place in Tábor and Sezimovo Ústí from July 3 to 8, 2023.
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U-18 Men's Softball European Championships 2023: Round Robin Recap
07/07/2023
The U-18 Men's Softball European Championship 2023 round robin phase witnessed twenty games on the softball venue of Sezimovo Ústí, Czechia. The home team Czechia displayed an impeccable record of 8 victories.
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U-16 Men's Softball European Championships 2023: Round Robin Recap
07/07/2023
The U-16 Men's Softball European Championship 2023 unfolded in the city of Tabor, Czechia. Twelve games were played in the opening round to define the finalists for the bronze and gold medal games.
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Apollo Bratislava and Trnava Panthers shine in Central Europe Women's Softball Euroleague 2023's third weekend
04/07/2023
The third weekend of the Central Europe Women's Softball Euroleague 2023 took place at the beginning of July in Trnava, Slovakia.
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Jacques Reinenbergh, WBSC & WBSC Europe Hall of Famer, passed away
03/07/2023
July 2nd, 2023 marked a somber day for the European softball community as it bid farewell to Jacques Reinenbergh. The WBSC Europe Executive Board express their condolences to his family and friends.
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Opening the WBSC Europe softball season: U-16 and U-18 Men's Softball European Championships take center stage in Czechia
30/06/2023
The U-16 and U-18 Men's Softball European Championships are set to open the WBSC Europe Softball season in Czechia.
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Eleven new WBSC Europe softball umpires certified in Havlíčkův Brod, Czechia
28/06/2023
From June 22-25, 2023, a Softball Umpire Certification Clinic was held in the town of Havlíčkův Brod, Czechia. This event took place at the Hippos Aréna Softball Field, home of the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup in 2019.
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The Prague Softball Week is underway in Czechia
28/06/2023
The Prague Softball Week, a highly anticipated event on the international softball calendar, is returning to the city of Prague starting June 28, 2023.
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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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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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Entries open for players and coaches looking to participate in the ESCA Training Camp 2023
15/06/2023
The ESCA Training Camp 2023, organized by WBSC Europe in collaboration with the European Softball Coaches Association (ESCA), is set to bring together international coaches and players from across Europe for a week of intensive training and development.
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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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Men's Softball Fastpitch Challenge: Denmark vs Czechia rivalry continues in Havlickuv Brod
07/06/2023
The Danish and Czech Men's softball fastpitch national squads lock horns in the annual clash during the weekend.
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Thirteen teams to play in the Softball European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy 2023
06/06/2023
WBSC Europe unveiled the list of teams participating in the upcoming edition of the European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy. The tournament is scheduled to take place from August 16 to 19 in Collecchio, Italy.
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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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WBSC Europe Sanctioned Event unites four teams in Zagreb, Croatia
31/05/2023
On June 10 and 11, Croatia will host a friendly tournament sanctioned by WBSC Europe.
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Netherlands to host a friendly series between the softball Dutch and Czech national teams
20/05/2023
The WBSC Europe-sanctioned "May 2023 Friendship Series" is set to take place between the national teams of Czechia and The Netherlands.
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Antwerp Diamond Classic set to showcase elite slowpitch in Belgium
19/05/2023
Antwerp, Belgium, is gearing up to host the WBSC Europe sanctioned event Antwerp Diamond Classic.
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Last few days for U-11 and U-13 teams to enter EMRYT, the European Massimo Romeo Youth Softball Trophy
11/05/2023
The entries for the EMRYT, the European Massimo Romeo Youth Softball Trophy 2023 are open until May 15th, 2023.
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Entries now open for the Softball European Masters Cups
08/05/2023
The entries for the Women's Softball European Masters Cup and the Men's Softball European Masters Cup are now open. The ESMC is open to teams with players over 40 years old.
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The Austrian Baseball Softball Federation has announced the organization of a U-18 Women's Softball tournament in May
02/05/2023
On May 20 and 21, three European national teams will play six friendlies in Vienna at the Sportzentrum Spenadlwiese. The tournament is sanctioned by WBSC Europe.
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Published the infopack for the Men’s Softball European Super Cup 2023
01/05/2023
The local organising committee of the Men’s Softball European Super Cup 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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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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Princ Zagreb is at the top of the Softball Euroleague's leaderboard after the second weekend of games
24/04/2023
The second weekend of the Central Europe Women’s Softball Euroleague 2023 took place in Érd, Hungary on April 22 and 23. Five of the seven teams competed in this round of games. Trnava Panthers and Jánossomorja Rascals made their first appearance in the Euroleague this weekend.
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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 European Softball Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy 2023
21/04/2023
The local organising committee of the European Softball Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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Two teams will make their debut in the Central Europe Women’s Softball Euroleague 2023 in the upcoming weekend
19/04/2023
The second weekend of the Central Europe Women’s Softball Euroleague 2023 will be played in Hungary on April 22 and 23. Trnava Panthers (SVK) and Jánossomorja Rascals (HUN) will make their first appearance in the competition.
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Érd, Hungary, to host its first Fastpitch International Softball Tournament
18/04/2023
In 2023, the Érd Baseball és Softball Club will organise its first Women's Fastpitch International Softball Tournament. The event is set to take place on July 22 and 23 in Érd, Hungary.
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Great Britain announces Men's Softball national squad roster
15/04/2023
The British Softball National Federation recently announced the final squad of the Great Britain Men’s Softball National Team. The team comprises a mix of home-grown talent and a small number of overseas-based players who have committed to the programme.
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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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Sant Boi and Viladecans, Spain, will host the European Softball Masters Cups 2023
11/04/2023
The Women's and Men's Softball European Masters Cups will be held in Sant Boi and Viladecans, Spain, from October 25 until October 28. The ESMC is open to teams with players aged over 40.
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Sweden to Host Men's Softball Tournament in Gothenburg
08/04/2023
Sweden is set to host a friendly spring tournament in Shark Park, Gothenburg on May 6th and 7th, 2023. The tournament will feature four teams, including Great Britain, Sweden, and two clubs from Sweden and Denmark.
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Prague, Czechia, to host the 10th Men's Softball Mike Stapleton Memorial
07/04/2023
From June 29 to July 1, 2023, the Prague Joudrs Softball Club will host the biggest boys' international tournament in Europe for players up to 16 and up to 18 years. This year is the 10th anniversary of the Mike Stapleton Memorial, which was one of softball's biggest personalities and a person who helped to bring Czech softball to the world level.
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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
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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Princ Zagreb and Érd Baseball és Softball Club leading the Central Europe Women's Softball Euroleague 2023
28/03/2023
The Central Europe Women's Softball Euroleague 2023 has kicked off on March 25th and 26th, featuring five of the seven teams in the league. The tournament was held in Zagreb, Croatia.
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The Men's Softball European Super Cup 2023 will be hosted in the Netherlands
26/03/2023
The Men's Softball European Super Cup 2023 is set to be taking place from August 28 to September 2, 2023, in the Netherlands.
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FFBS is launching the French Super League Softball
24/03/2023
The French Baseball Softball Federation is launching the French Super League Softball, a new event that aims to promote the sport while providing a competitive platform for current and potential national team athletes.
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The first Central Europe Women’s Softball Euroleague tournament to take place over the weekend
24/03/2023
The starting weekend of the Central Europe Women's Softball Euroleague 2023 is set to take place from March 25th to March 26th. The first weekend will feature five of the seven teams of the league.
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Florian Lautenschläger appointed as WBSC Europe Softball Umpiring Committee's member
22/03/2023
German Umpire in Chief Florian Lautenschläger has recently been appointed as a member of the WBSC Europe Softball Umpiring Committee. The Committee, led by Nacho Pardo, is responsible for promoting and developing umpiring standards across Europe.
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Playball for the 8th Central Europe Women’s Softball Euroleague set for March 25th, 2023
21/03/2023
The 8th Central Europe Women’s Softball Euroleague is featuring clubs from Croatia, Hungary, and Slovakia. The league will take place over four weekends.
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The Enköping's Softball Indoor Championship took place during the weekend
20/03/2023
Enköping, Sweden, hosted a Softball Indoor Championship 2023 on March 18 and 19. Eight teams from Sweden and Finland participated in the event won by Söder SR.
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Published the infopack for the Coed Slowpitch European Super Cup 2023
18/03/2023
The local organising committee of the Coed Slowpitch European Super Cup 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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The Coed Slowpitch European Super Cup 2023 will be played in Bulgaria
Entries open for the European Softball Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy
15/03/2023
Entries for the European Softball Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy (EMRYT) 2023 are now open, and teams have until May 15 to enter. EMRYT will take place in Collecchio, Italy, from August 16 to 19, 2023.
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WBSC Europe Softball Blue Convention: Enhancing Umpiring Excellence in Europe
13/03/2023
From March 10 to 12, 2023, the Frontair Congress Barcelona Hotel in Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain, played host to the WBSC Europe Softball Blue Convention.
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Published the infopack for the Women's Softball Cup Winners Cup B 2023
06/03/2023
The local organising committee of the Women's Softball Cup Winners Cup 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
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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The U-18 Women’s European Championship 2025 will be played in the Spanish region of Navarra
03/03/2023
Navarra Region will host the U-18 Women’s European Championship 2025. The event will be played in Cizur and Burlad, in two Pamplona's region softball fields currently under construction.
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Czech Softball organises the "Prague International Softball Cup U13" in September
23/02/2023
The Czech Softball Association is organising a youth softball cup for girls born in 2010 or after. The event will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, from September 1 to 3, 2023.
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The Women’s European Cup Winners Cup B will be played in Moergestel, Netherlands
22/02/2023
Moergestel, Netherlands, will host the Women’s European Cup Winners Cup “B” 2023. Seven teams will participate in the event, including Roef! (NED) as a wildcard, played from August 21 to 26, 2023.
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Published the infopack for the Women’s Softball European Cup Winners Cup A 2023 participants
21/02/2023
The local organising committee of the Women’s Softball European Cup Winners Cup A 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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Logos unveiled for the U-18 Women's Softball European Championship 2023
21/02/2023
The U-18 Women's Softball European Championship 2023 logos have been unveiled. Twenty-two teams will take part in the event, hosted in Prague, Czechia.
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The Women’s European Cup 2023 will be played in Zagreb, Croatia
19/02/2023
The national champions of Bulgaria, Croatia, Great Britain, and Poland will play the Women’s Softball European Cup 2023 in Zagreb, Croatia.
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Published the infopack for the U-18 Women's Softball European Championship 2023 participants
18/02/2023
The local organising committee of the U-18 Softball European Championship 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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The U-18 Women's Softball European Championship 2023 will be played in Prague, Czechia
17/02/2023
The Czech capital will host the U-18 Women's Softball European Championship from July 30 to August 5, 2023. Twenty-two teams will take part in the event in Bohemia.
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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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Published the infopack for the Men's Softball European Championship 2023 participants
15/02/2023
The local organising committee of the Men's Softball European Championship 2023, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the event's infopack available for the teams and fans.
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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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Twenty teams to take part in the Men's Softball European Super Cup
08/02/2023
The Men's Softball European Super Cup will have twenty participants from ten countries. The 2023 one will be the eleventh since the first Men's Softball European Super Cup in 2012.
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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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Published the infopack for the U-16 & U-18 Men's Softball European Championship participants
06/02/2023
The local organising committee of the U-16 & U-18 Men's Softball European Championships, in collaboration with WBSC Europe, made the infopack for the events available for the teams and fans.
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Softball Umpire Regional Clinics will be available throughout 2023 for all National Federations Members
02/02/2023
The WBSC Europe Softball Umpiring Committee offers regional clinics for umpires throughout the continent.
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Defined the teams taking part in the women's softball European clubs competitions
01/02/2023
Twenty-eight teams will take part in the women's softball European cups from August 21 to 26, 2023.
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Seventeen teams to take part in the Coed Slowpitch European Super Cup
31/01/2023
Seventeen clubs entered the Coed Slowpitch European Super Cup 2023, the WBSC Europe slowpitch club competition that takes place every two years.
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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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Bids open for the youth Softball European Championship until 2025
24/01/2023
It will be possible for National Federations and clubs to bid for softball youth competitions up until 4 years in advance.
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Softball Blue Convention 2023: José Chaparro confirms his participation as a speaker
20/01/2023
The Puertorican world-class umpire José Chaparro has been confirmed as the first speaker for the Softball Blue Convention 2023. The event will take place in the Frontair Congress Barcelona Hotel of Sant Boi de Llobregat in Barcelona, Spain, from March 10 to 12, 2023.
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The Women's Softball European Premier Cup will be played in Saronno, Italy
19/01/2023
Saronno, Italy, will be the home for the Women's Softball European Premier Cup 2023. The event will take place from August 21 to 26, 2023.
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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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Ten teams to take part in the U-16 and U-18 Men's Softball European Championships 2023
17/01/2023
In 2023, five teams enrolled for the U-16 Men's Softball European Championship and five for the U-18 Men's Softball European Championship. The ten national squads will play in Sezimovo Ústi, Czechia, where the events will be held.
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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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Twelve teams entered the Men's Softball European Championship 2023
12/01/2023
Twelve national squads will take part in the Men's Softball European Championship 2023. The event is scheduled from July 24 to 29 in Hørsholm, Denmark.
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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
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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The Finnish softball athletes gather for a softball training camp
07/01/2023
From January 3 to 5, thirty-five Finnish athletes gathered for a softball training camp curated by Finnish coaches Juha Antikainen and Jukka Marttala and WBSC Europe Female Athletes Representative Martina Lackner-Keil.
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Sixteen teams to take part in The Cup, an international indoor softball tournament held in the Netherlands
02/01/2023
After a three-year break, The Cup, an international indoor softball tournament held in the Netherlands, will be back in Schiedam. Sixteen teams from Europe and the United States will play 48 games in 3 days.
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The Softball Euroleague invites all European fastpitch teams to join
20/12/2022
All Central European Softball Euroleague (CESEL) 2022 and any other Central European National Federations and European Clubs are invited to enter the Softball Euroleague in 2023. The goal of the project is to play more international games.
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The European Softball Coaches Association attended the NFCA Convention in Sant Antonio, Texas
14/12/2022
The European Softball Coaches Association (ESCA) took part in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Convention in Sant Antonio, Texas. Petra Čizmić Pokrajac and Craig Montvidas represented Europe among the other 1500 softball coaches in attendance.
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Nineteen thousand euros received by a Croatian softball club through the European Solidarity Corps
13/12/2022
Princ Softball Club, a Croatian softball club based in Zagreb, received over €19.000 from the European Solidarity Corps for "Volunteering for Sport Vol.2" a project involving young people in sports and promoting solidarity through sports.
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The third Softball Blue Convention will take place in March 2023
06/12/2022
The third European Softball Blue Convention will occur from March 10 to 12, 2023. The Convention will take place in Barcelona, Spain.
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Tara Henry appointed Head Coach of the British women's softball national squad
05/12/2022
The British Softball Federation and BaseballSoftballUK announced that Tara Henry has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Great Britain Senior Women’s National Fastpitch Softball Team.
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The entries for the 2023 Softball European Competitions are open
03/12/2022
WBSC Europe opened the registration process for teams taking part in the 2023 Softball European Championships and the Softball European Cups.
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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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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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National Championships: Janossomorja Rascals win the Hungarian Softball League
14/11/2022
In 2022, the Janossomorja Rascals won the Hungarian Softball League. The team also took part in the Central Europe Women’s Softball Euroleague.
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Gabriel Waage re-elected as Czech Softball Association President
10/11/2022
The elections of the Czech Softball Association's leadership took place in Prague on November 6, 2022. Gabriel Waage will be the Czech Softball Association's President, and Michal Doležal the Vice President until 2026.
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The fifth ESCA Training Camp was a major success
03/11/2022
The fifth ESCA Training Camp took place in Diessen, Netherlands, from October 26 to 30, 2022. Thirty-four players and twenty-seven coaches participated in the camp with the goal of "getting better together".
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Cechie Carrots and Denmark Old Stars win the third Softball European Masters Cups
30/10/2022
The Cechie Carrots (CZE) triumphed in the Women's Softball European Masters Cup, and the Denmark Old Stars (DEN) prevailed in the Men's Softball European Masters Cup. The Masters Cups, the 40+ European fastpitch competitions, were played in Barcelona, Spain, from October 26 to 29, 2022.
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National Championships: Montpellier Barracudas and Evry-Courcouronnes Pharaonnes win the French softball titles
24/10/2022
The Montpellier Barracudas and Les Pharaonnes from Evry-Courcouronnes claimed the 2022 French national softball titles.
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National Championships: Wesseling Vermins win German Softball Cup 2022
20/10/2022
The Wesseling Vermins have won the German Softball Cup 2022. This is their third cup title in team history after 2016 and 2017. They now will represent Germany in next year’s Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup.
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National Championships: Bonn Capitals win German Softball Championship 2022
20/10/2022
The Bonn Capitals not only won the German Baseball Championship 2022, but also the German Softball Championship 2022. In the finals they defeated the Wesseling Vermins 3-1 (6-3, 4-2, 2-3, 4-2) in the best-of-five series to claim their first ever title in the Softball-Bundesliga.
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National Championships: European Champions Olympia Haarlem win the 2022 Dutch Softball Hoofdklasse
18/10/2022
Olympia Haarlem won the 2022 Dutch Softball national championship defeating the Tex Town Tigers in the final series last weekend. Olympia Haarlem is also the 2022 European champion after winning the 2022 Women's Softball European Premier Cup.
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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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Schedule announced for the 2022 Softball European Masters Cups
14/10/2022
The Softball European Masters Cups schedules are now online. Six teams will compete in the women's softball category and seven squads in the men's softball 40+ European cup.
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National Championships: Joudrs Praha and Locos Břeclav crowned 2022 Czech softball champions
12/10/2022
In Czechia, the Joudrs Praha triumphed in the 2022 women's softball national league and the Locos Břeclav won the 2022 men's softball national title.
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National Championships: Princ Blue and Medvednica win gold in the Croatian national softball leagues
11/10/2022
The clubs of Princ Blue and Medvednica win the national titles in Croatia respectively in women's softball and men's softball.
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National Championships: Saronno dominates the Italian Women's Softball winning both trophies at stake
10/10/2022
In 2022, Saronno won the Women's Softball Italian national title and national cup after winning previously the Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup A in Viladecans, Spain.
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