Haarlem Honkbal Week is almost upon us. If you are unaware of this classic European event, you can find more information at the link below. Thanks to u/Bobby_Diesel18 for posting rosters!
Haarlem Honkbal Week 2026 Preview
Italy's 'Baseball City' made two interesting announcements on Saturday:
Baseball Named “Intangible Cultural Heritage” of Nettuno; Twinned with Cooperstown
There are several pieces of news involving South African Baseball this week.
South Africa Women’s Baseball Cancels UK Tour
South African Baseball Reveals NT Coaches; Gift Ngoepe Returns
Over the next three weeks, five tournaments will serve to award four different European cups for club competition, which has been reorganised this year. Find out more about each cup, the clubs competiting, and the countries represented here (bonus map included!):
Following the example of the Baseball Champions League Americas, the WBSC has changed Europe's top club competition from a cup hosted at a single location to a two-pool circuit with playoffs, with games at varying sites. Its two groups eacg played a round robin over the weekend. A number of former major and minor leaguers took part.
Champions League Europe: Rotterdam Day 3
Champions League Europe: Regensburg Day 3
The annual Finkstonball Tournament occurred over Pentecost weekend, and it featured teams from six countries, including five European club teams.
Germany won a four-team tournament featuring Central European national teams over the Pentecost long weekend. It is unclear whether WBSC ranking points were up for grabs, though it seems a distinct possibility.