The participating teams of the Men's Softball European Super Cup have been divided into four groups based on the ranking of the previously completed MSESC. Here is the breakdown of the groups:
• Group A: Locos Břeclav (CZE), Spectrum Praha (CZE), Chicaboo's Stabroek (BEL), MRKI Medvedi (CRO), London Meteors (GBR), Twisters (ISR)
• Group B: Hoboken Pioneers (BEL), Hippos Havlickuv Brod (CZE), Magos Tenerife (ESP), DVH (NED), VSC Sweden (SWE), Amager Vikings (DEN)
• Group C: Span (CRO), Žraloci Ledenice (CZE), Montpellier Barracudas (FRA), Vennep Flyers (NED), GSK Gladsaxe Softball og Baseball Klub (DEN), Pistones Softball Club (MEX)
• Group D: U-23 Czechia (CZE), Tempo Praha (CZE), Hurricanes (DEN), Stags (GBR), Olympia Haarlem (NED), Sweden (SWE)
A notable inclusion this year is the Pistones Softball Club from Mexico, adding an exciting international wildcard element to the competition.
The tournament will feature a total of 104 games played across four fields in Prague. Spectrum Prague will serve as the main field, with Eagles Praha hosting fields 2 and 3, and Tempo hosting field 4.
After the first three days of competition, teams will be divided into two competitions: the top three from each group will advance to the top 12 and continue to compete for the Super Cup, while the remaining 12 teams will compete for the Softball Europe Cup.
The final for the Super Cup is scheduled for Saturday, August 31 at 18:00 at Spectrum Field, while the final for the Softball Europe Cup will take place on the same day at 16:00 at Eagles Field.
The complete schedule can be found here.
In 2023, Locos Breclav made history by clinching the Men's Softball European Super Cup for the first time, while Spectrum Praha secured the gold medal in the Men's Softball Europe Cup final.
Cover photo by Grega Valancic
