German championship in slowpitch softball: exciting excitement in Cologne!

German championship in slowpitch softball: exciting excitement in Cologne!

Next weekend, July 19th and 20th, 2025, Cologne's Jahnwiese in the Müngersdorf Sports Park will be the venue for the German Slowpitch Softball Championships. Here, 15 teams from all over Germany will fight for the coveted championship title in the “Coed” and “Mixed” disciplines. The tournament is hosted by the Cologne club UCE Travelers e.V. and the anticipation among the organizers and players is palpable, as up to 250 athletes are expected. A great sight for the spectators, who are also warmly invited: entry is free!

What exactly is slowpitch softball? Essentially, it's a family-friendly version of baseball and softball. What's special about it is that the games are played on a smaller field with a larger ball, and the type of throw in slowpitch softball is an underhand throw from below the hip. This means that the style of play is slower and accessible to all ages, which promises a high fun factor not only for players but also for spectators [City of Cologne reports that ...](https://www.stadt-koeln.de/leben-in-koeln/freizeit-natur-sport/ Veranstaltungskalender/deutsche-meister-slowpitch-softball-2024).

Disciplines and team composition

The teams are divided into two categories: the “coed” teams must have five men and five women on the field, while the “mixed” teams contain at least two women and two men. A total of 16 teams are registered for the tournament: 7 in the coed area and 9 in the mixed area. The preliminary round games begin on Saturday, July 19, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. and offer teams the opportunity to qualify for the subsequent final games on Sunday, which begin at approximately 4 p.m. Baseball-Softball reports that ….

Game modes and process

How exactly is it played? The coed teams play in single round robin mode. The first-placed team qualifies directly for the final. Things will also be exciting with the mixed teams: They are divided into two groups. A single round robin will also be played in the preliminary round, after which the best teams will be divided into two further groups. In both disciplines there is a chance of winning the championship, and places two to seven are also played for, so every team has something at stake.

The German Slowpitch Softball Championship has now become an integral part of Cologne's sports year and attracts not only sports enthusiasts, but also families and fans. The atmosphere is characterized by fairness, team spirit and sporting ambition. The event promises not only exciting games, but also a colorful supporting program for young and old Rheinische Anzeigeblatte report that....

So, whether as a player or as a spectator – the German Slowpitch Softball Championships offer everyone a great opportunity to experience exciting sporting moments live. Don't miss it!