In November, 2026, The European Baseball Coaches Assocation will hold its first-ever winter meetings in Solingen, Germany.

With growing international interest in baseball, the experienced leadership of the European Baseball Coaches Association, and the valued support of the American Baseball Coaches Association and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, Europe stands at a truly historic crossroads.

As entertainment, tourism, education, media, and economic opportunities connected to the game continue to expand globally, the opportunity exists for Europe to elevate its position within the international baseball community unlike ever before.

The foundation for meaningful progress has always existed within Europe — passion, dedicated coaches, committed administrators, talented athletes, proud communities, and a growing appreciation for the game itself. What is needed now is alignment, collaboration, and a shared commitment to building something greater together.

Shared ambition, vision, and mission transform partnerships into purpose-driven progress. The European Baseball Winter Meeting was created to help provide that platform — a place where ideas, relationships, education, leadership, and opportunity converge to accelerate the future of baseball throughout Germany and Europe.

And if Europe embraces this moment, the next great baseball growth story in the world can very well emerge from this continent.

As Babe Ruth once said, “The way a team plays as a whole determines its success.” From 6–8 November 2026, as the European baseball community gathers in the historic city of Solingen, Germany, there exists an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of international baseball development.

The investment required is small. The potential return — for players, coaches, organizations, communities, and the future of European baseball — may prove immeasurable for years and generations to come.