Tournament

For the first time in history, the Baseball World Cup will not be organised in one host country but in a complete continent. After the teams finished their first round games in five different countries, the best countries will be qualified for the second round played in Italy and the Netherlands. After all, the best countries going to Italy for the final round.

First round: 9 – 12 September 2009

In Regensburg (Germany), Barcelona (Spain), Moscow (Russia), Prague (Czech Republic) and Stockholm (Sweden); 20 countries, divided over 5 groups playing the first round games

Second round: 13 – 20 September 2009

The two best countries in every group and the for best number three’s, will be qualified for the second round. This round will take place in Italy and the Netherlands. In the Netherlands the games will be played in Amsterdam, Haarlem and Rotterdam.

Final: 21 – 27 September 2009

The eight best teams playing the final round in Italy, where after almost a month of baseball the winner of the final round will be the new World Champion of Baseball. More information about the 2009 World Cup Baseball can be found on the official Tournament website: http://www.2009baseballworldcup.com/