The official schedules for the women's softball European cups have been announced.
The Women's Softball European Premier Cup, the highest division of the competition, will see the European National Champions battle it out in Buttrio and Castions di Strada, Italy, from August 19th to August 24th, 2024. This division showcases the top European national champions playing for the title of European Cup Champion. Meanwhile, the Women's Softball European Cup, the second division of the competition, will take place in Novara, Italy, from August 19th to August 24th, 2024.
In parallel, the Women’s Softball European Cup Winners Cup will feature teams that have either secured the national silver medal or won in their National Cup. The “A” division of this cup will be held in Haarlem, Netherlands, from August 19th to August 24th, 2024. Simultaneously, the Women’s Softball European Cup Winners Cup “B” division will take place in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, from August 20th to August 24th, 2024.
Women's Softball European Premier Cup
The European National Champions will compete in the Women's Softball European Premier Cup in Buttrio and Castions di Strada, Italy, from August 19th to August 24th, 2024.
A total of 35 games will be played at the two Italian softball stadiums, featuring ten teams divided into two groups:
• Group A: Beveren Lions (BEL), Olympia Haarlem (NED), Rivas Madrid (ESP), Wesseling Vermins (GER), Wittenbach Panthers (SUI)
• Group B: Joudrs Praha (CZE), SC Neptunus (NED), Softball Forli (ITA), The Mix (GBR), Vienna Metrostars (AUT)
The opening ceremony will take place in Buttrio on Monday, August 19th, at 19:30.
The defending Champions Olympia Haarlem will aim for their third consecutive European title.
Find the schedule here.
Women's Softball European Cup
The European National silver medalists or the National Cup Winners will compete in the Women's Softball European Cup in Novara, Italy, from August 19th to August 24th, 2024.
Five teams will battle it out in Novara's Porta Mortara Softball Field for a chance to advance to the first division in 2025. The opening ceremony is scheduled for Monday, August 19th, at 17:00.
Participants:
• Les Grizzlys (FRA)
• Princ Zagreb (CRO)
• Panthers Wroclaw (POL)
• Amager Vikings (DEN)
• Porta Mortara (ITA)
Find the schedule here.
Women’s Softball European Cup Winners Cup “A”
The Cup Winners Cup "A" will feature eight teams competing at the Noordersportpark Haarlem in the Netherlands. Thirty-two games will be played as the teams battle for the top spot. The tournament will be played in a single-group format, with the opening ceremony set for August 19th.
Participants:
• Bonn Capitals (GER)
• Les Pharaons (FRA)
• Sant Boi (ESP)
• Saronno (ITA)
• Sparks Haarlem (NED)
• SV Roef! (NED)
• Tempo Praha (CZE)
• Wiener Neustadter (AUT)
Find the schedule here.
Women’s Softball European Cup Winners Cup “B”
Five teams will compete at the Women’s Softball European Cup Winners Cup “B” in Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, at the MSG Phoenix Softball Field, from August 20th to August 24th, 2024. The teams will battle it out in 22 games for a chance to advance to the first division in 2025.
Participants:
• Edegal Stars (DEN)
• Challengers Zurich (SUI)
• Mrki Medvedi (CRO)
• MSG Phoenix BSC (BEL)
• Thunderbirds (ISR)
Find the schedule here.
Cover Photo by Roberto Ciccardini
