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The tournament is scheduled to take place from September 20 to 27, 2025, and is organized by WBSC Europe, the European governing body for baseball and softball, which was formed in 2018 through the merger of the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) and the European Softball Federation (ESF). Prior to the merger, it was the CEB that had traditionally run the European Baseball Championship.

Where Will the Baseball European Championship 2025 Be Held?

The tournament will feature 16 national teams. Games will be played across 3 host cities in three different countries:

• Rotterdam, Netherlands (Neptunus Familiestadion)
• Milan, Italy (Carlo Tosi Senago /campo 1/)
• Antwerp, Belgium (Borgerhout Squirrels Ballpark)

This marks the first time the championship is held in 3 countries simultaneously, and the first visit to Belgium since 1967.

There’s no publicly available information indicating any monetary prize pool or financial awards for the participating teams or players at the Baseball European Championship 2025. Neither the official event information nor the available competition regulations documents mentions prize money distribution. In European national team competitions of this nature, it’s common for rewards to consist of trophies and medals—rather than cash prizes—including:

• Team awards: Trophies and medals for first, second, and third place.
• Individual honors: MVP, best hitter, best pitcher, etc.

Which Teams Will Take Part in the Baseball European Championship 2025?

The tournament, as said, features 16 national teams, divided into 4 groups of 4, hosted across 3 countries:

Group A (Rotterdam, Netherlands)

• Czechia
• Spain
• Germany
• Sweden

Group B (Rotterdam, Netherlands)

• France
• Great Britain
• Israel
• Netherlands

Group C (Senago/Milan, Italy)

• Italy
• Greece
• Lithuania
• Switzerland

Group D (Borgerhout/Antwerp, Belgium)

• Austria
• Belgium
• Croatia
• Hungary

Following the official WBSC Europe regulations, we can see how these teams have qualified for Eurobaseball 2025:

• Automatic qualification: The top 13-ranked teams from the previous European Championship (2023 edition) automatically advanced to the tournament in 2025.
• Qualification via B-level tournament: The remaining 3 spots were filled by the winners of the B-level qualification tournaments. The 3 qualifiers filling out the 16-team field through B-level qualifiers were Hungary, France, and Switzerland.

Features of the Baseball European Championship 2025

The tournament consists of 2 primary phases:

• Group (round-robin) stage: September 20 to approximately September 24, with teams divided into four groups (A, B, C, D) playing in Rotterdam, Milan, and Borgerhout.
• Knockout/playoff (single-elimination) stage: Begins with cross-over matches, held in Rotterdam on September 24. Winners advance to the quarterfinals. Followed by semifinals on Friday, September 26, then the bronze medal game and final on Saturday, September 27.

Who’ll Win the Baseball European Championship 2025?

The Netherlands, as the most decorated nation in tournament history with 24 European titles—especially playing at home in Rotterdam—is a perennial favorite. Spain, the reigning champion from 2023, having defeated the Netherlands in the semis and claiming its second title, is another strong title contender. Italy and emerging contenders, such as Germany, Israel, and the Czech Republic, are steadily rising, fielding more players from the U.S. minor leagues and domestic development programs.

Traditional sports betting platforms—like 1xBet—list futures or live markets for the Baseball European Championship qualification and main tournament, with options for predicting winners, match outcomes, etc. The same is the case for the best online betting sites in Europe, the “company” 1xBet belongs to.

The Netherlands and Italy have dominated since the tournament began in 1954, with Italy winning the inaugural event. Spain broke through in 2023, capturing a surprising title and knocking out the Dutch along the way.

The Baseball European Championship can’t boast high viewership. For instance, the event held in Barcelona (Spain) in 2007 had a total attendance of around 19,546, averaging ~465 spectators per game. More recent viewership data is sparse, but streaming developments (like OTT platforms) suggest growing digital reach.

The official streaming platform for European baseball is baseballeurope.tv, powered by WBSC Europe and Joymo. Programs include live and upcoming matches across various categories. A promotional campaign for 2025 is already live—using the code at checkout will enable you to access full season streams. In 2023, WBSC Europe partnered with an OTT service (Staylive) to stream every game live, setting a new benchmark for accessibility. Wide TV distribution is lacking.

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