Introduction to National Team
Welcome to the home of the Irish National Baseball Team.
Ireland first competed in the European Baseball Championships in 1996. Its first entry in the U18 European Baseball Championships was in 2017.
The Irish National Baseball Team represents the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
In 2026, the Irish National Baseball team will be playing in a European Baseball Championship Qualifier in Wroclaw Poland from July 27th through August 1st. Other teams in the pool include Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine.
The team is an exciting mix of returning veterans and players making their debut with Team Ireland.
Team Management
Joining the Irish National Baseball Team
Joining the Irish National Baseball Team
The BI National Team Programme objectives are to select national squads and teams as determined by BI, to facilitate the development of players and a national programme capable of sustainable international success. BI has a stated strategy that domestic based player participation in European competition is vital for the long-term growth and development of the game of baseball in Ireland.
To be eligible to represent Ireland in sanctioned European Competition, you must be a passport holder of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.
If interested in representing Ireland, please contact Baseball Ireland President, Jason Wiebe at president@baseballireland.com
Please note that consideration will only be given to expressions of interest received from interested players, or in the case of players under the age of 18, their parents or legal guardians. Expressions of interest submitted by a third party will not be considered.
National Team Photos
