Presidents of three host countries have launched the U23 European Championship. This year tournament will be held from 7 to 13 August, in Wels.

Championship organizers presented logo, group division as well as schedule for the European Championship finals. It was noted that this year’s championship will bring together 16 teams. In close co-operation three associations will strive to turn the U23 European Championship 2017 into an unforgettable event.

The preliminary rounds will be held from the 7th of August in Wels (AUT), Trnava (SVK) and Brno (CZE). The playoff phase will also take place in Brno, where a total of four venues will be played.

In Wels, local baseball fans will have an opportunity to watch three games of the Austrian national team. In addition, national teams from Great Britain, Spain and Poland will also take part in several games in Wels. Also in Trnava city teams will play on the new baseball field.