Baseball Week is part of Haarlem’s cultural heritage. The history of Haarlem Baseball Week began when a group of enthusiastic baseball players and fans dreamed of organizing an international tournament that would bring together the best national teams and talents. In 1961, this dream became a reality when the very first Haarlem Baseball Week was held. This tournament, then still played at the Badmintonpad, was a huge success, featuring teams from various countries and a large crowd of supporters.
Legendarische momenten
Vanaf de tweede editie werd het toernooi georganiseerd in het Pim Mulier Stadion in Haarlem. Gedurende de decennia die volgden, heeft Honkbalweek Haarlem talloze legendarische momenten voortgebracht. Het toernooi was- en is- een broedplaats voor talent en bracht enkele van de grootste namen in het de honkbalwereld voort. Veel deelnemers aan Honkbalweek Haarlem zijn uitgegroeid tot professional in de twee grootste honkbalcompetities ter wereld: de Major League Baseball of Nippon Professional Baseball league.
The participation of unique teams such as “the Sullivans” from Grand Rapids, Michigan—who combined high-level baseball with entertainment—was also groundbreaking in the Netherlands. In addition to the participating teams, the spectators are also an important part of the shared memory. The fans’ spirited and enthusiastic attitude creates a unifying and uplifting experience for everyone involved.
Team Kingdom of the Netherlands has won the tournament five times (2004, 2006, 2010, 2016, and 2022).
