25/07/2024 1 Minute Read

It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Pierre Waroux

It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Mr Pierre "Piet" Waroux.

21/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Belgium wins U-15 Baseball European Qualifier 2024 in Sisak, Croatia

Belgium has won the U-15 Baseball European Qualifier 2024, which was played this past week in Sisak, Croatia. They defeated Slovakia in the final on Saturday by a score of 9-4. With the win at the Qualifier, Belgium earns a spot in next year’s U-15 Baseball European Championship.

16/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Playball for the Coed Slowpitch NT in the 2024 E.C. from 16 - 20 July

The Coed Slowpitch European Championship 2024 is scheduled to take place from July 16th to July 20th in Pardubice, Czechia. This Euros will bring together nine coed slowpitch teams from across Europe, competing in a single group during the opening round.

15/07/2024 1 Minute Read

U15 NT embarks on Sisak adventure at E.C. Qualifier from 15-20 July

U15 National Team Baseball players and coaches arrived at Sisak, Croatia, where they will participate in the European Championship Qualifier 2024.

15/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Italy Wins the U-18 Baseball European Championship - Belgium remains in the A-pool

Italy won against Germany 3-1 in the gold medal game of the U-18 Baseball European Championship.

08/07/2024 1 Minute Read

Czechia Repeats as Champions of the U-15 EuroSoftball - Belgium finishes 9th

The final day of the U-15 Women's Softball European Championship 2024 in Prague, Czechia concluded with the final canceled due to rain. Czechia won the trophy despite the cancellation thanks to the previous games. Spain won the bronze medal game against The Netherlands.

08/07/2024 1 Minute Read

U12 Baseball National Team Qualifies for the U12 Baseball Euros in 2025

08/07/2024 1 Minute Read

U-18 Baseball European Championship 2024 starts on Monday 8 July

The U-18 Baseball European Championship 2024 will be played from Monday, July 7 to Sunday, July 14 in Regensburg Germany. Belgium is amongst the best 12 junior national teams in European baseball who will compete for the gold medal. Spain is entering the tournament as the defending champion.

02/07/2024 1 Minute Read

U-12 National Baseball Team starts E.C. 2024 on July 3rd

B-Pool U-12 Baseball European Championship 2024 starts on Wednesday in Trnava, Slovakia

01/07/2024 2 Minute Read

2024 Baseball Division 1: Overview Month of June

01/07/2024 1 Minute Read

U-15 Women's Softball European Championship 2024 Set to Begin in Prague

For the Belgian Ladies the U-15 Women's Softball European Championship 2024 is set to take place from July 1st to July 6th at the two softball fields of Svoboda Park, Prague, home of Joudrs Praha.

21/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Support Our National Softball Teams: Join Our Fundraising Effort Today!

Our national softball teams—from U15 to Seniors—train hard, play with passion, and represent our country with pride. Now, they need your support to reach new heights!

12/06/2024 2 Minute Read

Season update: Softball Division 1 is a tight competition

With 9 game weekends behind us and the season in full swing, it’s time to take a look at our Belgian Softball D1 competition.

10/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Hoboken Pioneers win Baseball European Federation Cup 2024 in Zurich

The Hoboken Pioneers shut out the Rättvik Butchers 5-0 in the final of the Baseball European Federation Cup 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland to claim a spot for Belgium in next year’s Baseball European Cup!

07/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Pioneers in Final of Baseball European Federation Cup!

This Saturday 8th of June the Hoboken Pioneers, still unbeaten, will face the Swedisch Rättviks Butchers in the Finals of the Baseball European Federation Cup!

05/06/2024 2 Minute Read

Baseball Division 1 April - May 2024: No-Hitters and Standout Performances Define the Start

With the first full month of the Baseball Division 1 competition done, it is time for a review.

04/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Belgian Officials Appointed to Baseball Federation Cup 2024 in Croatia

Marleen Verbist and Jean Paul Jacobs, have been appointed to officiate at the Baseball Federation Cup 2024 in Varaždin, Croatia

04/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Deurne Spartans Set to Compete in Baseball European Cup 2024

The Deurne Spartans are gearing up for an exciting challenge as they head to Valencia to participate in the Baseball European Cup 2024.

03/06/2024 1 Minute Read

Pioneers from June 3 -8 at Baseball European Federation Cup 2024 in Zurich

Baseball European Federation Cup 2024 in Zurich starts on Monday the 3rd of June. The Hoboken Pioneers will battle it out with 5 other European top teams.

29/05/2024 1 Minute Read

U18 Baseball National Team Final Roster Announced

29/05/2024 1 Minute Read

A Successful Start for the U23 Men's Softball National Team

28/05/2024 1 Minute Read

National Baseball Teams U23 and U18 Conclude Spring Camp 2024

22/05/2024 1 Minute Read

Belgian Softball National Team Announces Pre-Selection of 26 Players Following Spring Camp 2024

The Softball Women's National Team announced that a pre-selection of 26 players has been made This selection follows the intense and highly successful Spring Camp 2024, which brought together some of the most talented and dedicated softball players in the country.

17/05/2024 1 Minute Read

KBBSF-FRBBS Official Bulletin 2024-02

KBBSF-FRBBS Nieuwsbrief NL / Bulletin FR 2024-02 has been published.

17/05/2024 1 Minute Read

U22 and Senior Softball National Teams Wrap Up Spring Camp 2024

The U22 Softball National Team joined forces with the Senior Softball National Team in the Spring Camp 2024. Over the course of four days, around 45 talented ladies came together to showcase their skills and earn a spot on the National Team.

15/05/2024 1 Minute Read

U15 Softball National Team Final Roster Announced

29/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Yoshitaka Nammoku joins the history books with No-Hitter for Borgerhout Squirrels

In an intense showdown between the Borgerhout Squirrels and the Deurne Spartans last Saturday, Japanese left-handed pitcher Yoshitaka Nammoku had a memorable moment in Belgian baseball. With an exceptional performance, Nammoku managed to throw a no-hitter against the Spartans, who were crowned champions just last year.

24/04/2024 2 Minute Read

Softball coaching staff gearing up for a fruitful EC

15/04/2024 2 Minute Read

U12 & U15 National Team Final Rosters Announced

The excitement is noticeable as Belgium gears up to showcase its up-and-coming talent on the international stage once again. After extensive selection processes the final rosters for the U12 and U15 Baseball National Teams have been unveiled.

15/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Belgian Talent Invited For European Development Tournament

Since baseball is a small sport in Belgium, it does not happen very often that Belgian players are invited for MLB sanctioned tournaments. But this year one youth player managed to do so: Nando Mostaert, the utility player of the Deurne Spartans.

12/04/2024 1 Minute Read

KBBSF-FRBBS Official Bulletin 2024-01

KBBSF-FRBBS Nieuwsbrief NL / Bulletin FR 2024-01 has been published.

05/04/2024 1 Minute Read

Opening weekend is here 6-7 April 2024!

Don't miss the kickoff of the 2024 season. Opening weekend is here 6-7 April 2024! All Belgian Baseball and Softball Divisions are set to go.

29/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Join Belgium's U23 Men's Softball European Championship Journey in 2025!

27/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Spring Training - Top Baseball Tournament around Antwerp airport at Easter

Easter Baseball Tournament with top teams from The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium - in their final preparation for the new 2024 Season. The Dutch and Belgian Baseball Champions of 2023 will be attending!

21/03/2024 2 Minute Read

U12 & U15 Baseball National Team coaching staff has been announced

Both U12 National Baseball Team and U15 National Baseball Team will participate in the European Championship B Pools this summer. The coaching staffs of both teams, spearheaded by manager Jamie Flynn, have been announced.

14/03/2024 1 Minute Read

All remaining schedules are live now!

12/03/2024 1 Minute Read

U15 National Team Softball Showcases!

09/03/2024 1 Minute Read

Second U17 Baseball5 Tryouts

A second tryout for the U17 Baseball5 National Team will take place on Sunday 17 March from 10h30 till 14h in Hoboken.

07/03/2024 1 Minute Read

2024 Season Schedules Unveiled for Division 1 Baseball and Softball!

05/03/2024 1 Minute Read

It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Lefty Proost

It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Mr Livinus "Lefty" Proost.

22/02/2024 1 Minute Read

U17 Baseball5 Tryouts

19/02/2024 1 Minute Read

MyBallClub Transitions to Ballclubz

19/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Women’s Softball European Cup Winners Cup B 2024 to be held in Mont-Saint-Guibert

The Women’s Softball European Cup Winners Cup B 2024 is set to take place in the city of Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium. Organized by MSG Phoenix, the tournament will host seven teams from across Europe.

14/02/2024 1 Minute Read

Team Europe roster for Global Baseball Games 2024 announced

The WBSC revealed Team Europe's 28-man roster for the Global Baseball Games against World No. 1 Japan. The games are scheduled for 6 and 7 March at the Kyocera Dome, the home of the Oryx Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in Osaka, Japan.

06/02/2024 1 Minute Read

2024 Season Gamedays & Teams Announced

Get ready to swing into action because the 2024 Belgian Baseball and Softball season is approaching in the distance!

05/02/2024 1 Minute Read

OFFICIALS WINTER MEETING 2024: Ready, Set, Prep for the Season!

Welcome to the revamped OFFICIALS WINTER MEETING, your go-to event for Baseball and Softball Officials gearing up for the upcoming season!

27/12/2023 1 Minute Read

KBBSF-FRBBS 2023 YEAR REVIEW

BIG THANKS TO ALL PLAYERS, FANS, COACHES, OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEERS. SEE YOU AGAIN IN 2024!

14/12/2023 1 Minute Read

Support Belgian Baseball and Softball with our new Fan Wear

To all clubs, players, volunteers, baseball and softball fans: We are pleased to present our new Fan Wear!

09/12/2023 3 Minute Read

WBSC announces Team Europe coaching staff 2024

Global Baseball Games: WBSC announces Marco Mazzieri's Team Europe coaching staff. The seven-coach staff will feature Steve Janssen who managed Team Europe in 2015.

11/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Congratulations to the Belgian BB5 NT - 5th in EC!

After securing a 5th place in the BB5 EC 2023, Nicolas Havelange (NT manager) was named best coach of the Tournament!

09/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Belgian BB5 NT promotes to the super round of BB5 EC 2023

The Belgian Baseball5 National Team promotes to the super round of the European BB5 Championship and is thereby alread in the top 6! The bronze medal is in reach...!

09/11/2023 2 Minute Read

2023 European Softball Rankings unveiled by WBSC Europe

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.

05/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Belgian NT to BB5 European Championship 7-11 NOV 2023

Thirteen teams will compete for the title of European Champion at the Baseball5 European Championship 2023. Hosted in Druskininkai – Lithuania, this competition is scheduled to unfold from November 7th to November 11th 2023, promising five days of intense baseball5 action.

17/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Deurne Spartans are Belgian Baseball Champions 2023

In the Belgian Series Baseball 2023, Koninklijke Deurne Spartans proved too strong for rivals Hoboken Pioneers. In the best-of-5 series the score turned out 3-1 in favor of the Spartans, who became Belgian Baseball Champions for the third time in 6 years.

17/10/2023 2 Minute Read

Baseball and Softball confirmed as part of Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 sports programme

The IOC Session in Mumbai, India confirmed that baseball and softball will return to the sports programme for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 following a vote by IOC Members.

12/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Update Belgian Series Baseball – Spartans take the lead and can become Belgian Champions this weekend

While the Beveren Lions captured the Belgian Softball Ladies Championship in spectacular fashion last weekend, the Belgian Series Baseball is still in full swing.

08/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Beveren Lions are Belgian Softball Ladies Champions 2023

After two exciting weekends, the score was all tied up (2-2) between Mont-Saint-Guibert Phoenix and Beveren Lions in the Belgian Series Softball Ladies 2023.

05/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Belgian Series: Softball Ladies play exciting game 5 decider – Baseball players start their series this weekend

The battle for the Belgian Championship Softball Ladies is unprecedentedly exciting! In the best-of-5 series, Mont-Saint-Guibert Phoenix and the Beveren Lions both won 2 games.

05/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Get Ready for a Grand Slam Weekend at the Youth Baseball Championship!

We're just days away from the exciting kickoff of the first-ever Youth Baseball Championship! This weekend, baseball fans and enthusiasts of all ages will gather at the Merchtem Cats facility for an unforgettable experience of talent, teamwork, and thrilling competition.

01/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Chicaboo's Stabroek are Belgian Softball Men Champions 2023

01/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Red Hawks secure 11th place at Baseball European Championship

Belgium has finished in 11th place at the Baseball European Championship 2023 thanks to a 8-3 victory over Switzerland in their final EC23 game. Both teams already had secured their participation in the 2025 A-Pool thanks to their relegation round opening wins.

28/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Belgian Series Softball Men and Ladies – make or break this weekend

While all eyes are on the 2023 Baseball European Championship in the Czech Republic, there is also a lot to do at home this weekend. The softball season is approaching its conclusion in the national competitions for both the Softball Ladies and the Softball Men in the best-of-5 Belgian Series.

21/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Announcing dates and finalists of Belgian Series 2023

Dates and teams of the Belgian Series 2023 are set. Exciting best-of-5 finals to determine this years’ Belgian Champions. Come and watch. Everybody is welcome. Entrance is free!

20/09/2023 1 Minute Read

The Red Hawks at E.C. 2023 – info and links

The Red Hawks will be battling it out at the Baseball European Championship 2023, which will be held in the Czech Republic from Sunday, September 24 to Sunday, October 1, 2023.

20/09/2023 2 Minute Read

Preview Pool D of EC 2023 - Red Hawks

Pool D at the Baseball European Championship 2023 will play in Prague and features Belgium, Germany, Israel and Switzerland.

17/09/2023 1 Minute Read

Practice game Red Hawks - Sunday 17 Sep 13:30 at Borgerhout Squirrels

In preparation of the EC 2023 next week our National Baseball Team seniors will be playing at Borgerhout.

05/09/2023 1 Minute Read

The Red Hawks roster has been announced!

Check out the final 24 players selected to participate in the Baseball European Championship...

29/08/2023 2 Minute Read

The first edition of the Youth Baseball Championship!

We are thrilled to announce the first edition of the national Youth Baseball Championship.

28/08/2023 1 Minute Read

3 Belgian softball clubs ready to compete at Men’s Softball European Super Cup 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 20 top men’s softball clubs from across Europe competing across multiple venues in an intense week of games. Including 3 Belgian teams of Hoboken Pioneers, Chicaboo’s Stabroek and Deurne Spartans!

20/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Stabroek Chicaboo's and Hoboken Pioneers set to shine in European Cups.

We eagerly await the action-packed games that will unfold in Italy from August 21th to August 26th, as the Stabroek Chicaboo's and Hoboken Pioneers embark on their journey to their respective Softball European Cups. Both teams earning a belgian ticket because of their results in 2022.

17/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Royal Antwerp Eagles BSC turns 100

On August 18 2023, Belgium’s oldest baseball and softball club will turn 100 years old!

07/08/2023 1 Minute Read

U23 NT Baseball enters EC2023 on August 8th

Our Young Red Hawks start the European Championship Baseball U23 in Austria on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

29/07/2023 1 Minute Read

U18 Women NT kick off at Softball European Championship 2023

After try outs and a solid preparation, our ladies of the U-18 Women’s Softball Team Belgium are kicking off at the E.C. in Czechia.

28/07/2023 1 Minute Read

NT Softball Men battle The Netherlands for Bronze at EC 2023

Belgium is back at the top of European Men’s Softball!

28/07/2023 1 Minute Read

FINAL 4 for NT Softball Men at European Championship 2023

The Belgian National Team Softball Men are on a roll and have reached the final 4 stage at the E.C. out of the top 12 teams in Europe.

19/07/2023 1 Minute Read

NT Softball Men to European Championship 2023

The Belgian National Team Softball Men will start the Men’s Softball European Championship 2023 next Monday, July 24, 2023.

07/07/2023 1 Minute Read

U12 NT Baseball reach Finals of 2023 E.C. Qualifier

With 4 wins and 1 loss, the Belgian U12 boys and girls have reached the Finals of the U12 E.C. Qualifier!!

05/07/2023 1 Minute Read

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Mr Jacques Reinenbergh

Jacques has been a longstanding active member of the Belgian and International Baseball and Softball community.

30/06/2023 1 Minute Read

U12 NT Baseball from 3 – 8 July to E.C. Qualifier 2023 in Sofia

The Belgian U12 National Baseball Team will start its E.C. qualifier Monday, July 3. Our youngest national team is back and eager to represent our country with an almost entirely new group of boys and girls.

15/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Competition Structure Overview

With the 2023 season going into its final stretch before the halfway point, here is a recap of the Baseball competition structures ...

13/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Baseball National Teams finish first training camp

Last month the Borgerhout Squirrels facilities acted as the homebase for the Red Hawks and U23 National Baseball Team during their first training camp

06/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Hoboken Pioneers kick off Confederation Cup

Croatia's Karlovac is this year's host for the Baseball European Confederation Cup 2023 in which seven teams from June 7th until June 11th will compete for a spot in next year's Baseball European Champions Cup.

06/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Antwerp Diamond Classic Great Tournament All Round

We are proud to announce the final standings of this weekend's first edition of the Antwerp Diamond Classic. Great job and congratulations to all the teams, thank you for being there and making this tournament a success.

01/06/2023 1 Minute Read

Belgian National Slowpitch Teams in Action at Antwerp Diamond Classic, 2 – 4 June

Slowpitch Belgium proudly presents our first ever international All Men, All Women and CoEd Slowpitch tournament: The Antwerp Diamond Classic.

12/05/2023 1 Minute Read

U18 Women's Softball Final Roster has been announced

The selection for the 2023 Belgium U18 Women's Softball National Team has been announced.

05/05/2023 2 Minute Read

Red Hawks and U23 Baseball National Team ready to start preparation for European Championships this summer.

The Red Hawks and the U23 Baseball National Team are set to start their preparation in two weeks for the European Baseball Championships this summer.

27/04/2023 1 Minute Read

U18 Softball National Team coaching staff has been announced.

From the 30th of July until the 5th of August our U18 Softball National Team will be participating in the U18 Women's Softball European Championship in Prague, Czech Republic. The coaching staff guiding the team during this EC has been announced.

27/04/2023 1 Minute Read

Additional tryout for the U18 Softball National Team

An additional tryout for the U18 Softball National Team will be held on May 1st due to the two cancellations of the Antwerp tryouts.

21/04/2023 1 Minute Read

U12 Final Baseball Roster Announced

The selection for the 2023 Belgium U12 National Team has been announced.

06/04/2023 1 Minute Read

The Belgian Baseball and Softball Competitions 2023 start 8th of April

Opening Day for the 2023 Baseball and Softball season in Belgium is Saturday, 8 April. Actually Opening Weekend because on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 April almost all Belgian youth and senior competitions will start. This year with many changes and innovations and with more registered players on Belgian soil than ever.

03/04/2023 2 Minute Read

Baseball National Teams coaching staffs have been announced.

This summer the Red Hawks, U23 National Baseball Team and U12 National Baseball Team will take part in the Baseball European Championship, the U23 Baseball European Championship and the U12 Baseball European Championship Qualifier. The coaching staffs of these teams have been announced.

30/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Competition Calenders 2023 now final and online

All KBBSF-FRBBS competition games have been posted online for 2023. Last year we have already piloted and tested the D1 games with good results. So for 2023 we have decided that all games in all divisions – youth and seniors – should be made available to all members on MyWBSC.

12/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Announcing the restructuring of KBBSF-FRBBS commissions

As posted past months, behind the scenes we are working very hard for the upcoming 2023 season. New website, new database, changes in competition and commission structures to name a few. As these are ongoing, changes will be made public upcoming weeks. Concerning the internal workings of KBBSF-FRBBS, we hereby announce that a new commission structure has been approved.

05/03/2023 1 Minute Read

Baseball European Championship 2023 – Tickets on sale now

The Red Hawks will be playing in the Baseball European Championship 2023, from 24 September – 1 October in the Czech Republic. Want to see the best European baseball in September? Get your tickets today.

16/02/2023 1 Minute Read

NT softball men – new coaching staff – ambitious start

For our NT SB Men, the Men’s Softball European Championship 2023 is scheduled on July 24 – 29 in Hørsholm, Denmark.

08/02/2023 1 Minute Read

The U17 Baseball5 National Team shines in Valenciennes

Team Belgium finished in 3rd place this weekend at the Baseball5 annual tournament organised by the Vipères Baseball Softball and Cricket Club in Valenciennes, France.

01/02/2023 1 Minute Read

KBBSF-FRBBS announces new NT structures and management

Behind the scenes we are working very hard for the upcoming 2023 season.

18/01/2023 1 Minute Read

First U12 Baseball NT indoor Tryouts very successful

On Saturday 15th of January 2023, the first ever indoor tryouts were held for the pre selection of the boys and girls eager to play in the Belgium National U12 Baseball Team.