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Honkbal hoofdklasse

The Honkbal Hoofdklasse is the highest level of professional baseball in the Netherlands and represents the top tier of the Dutch baseball system. The league is organized by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Baseball en Softball Bond (KNBSB) and is regarded as one of the strongest national baseball competitions in Europe.

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Teams in the Hoofdklasse

Logo of HCAW Bussum, a Dutch baseball club, shown in its recognizable blue and yellow team colors.
Bussum HCAW
Logo of Kinheim, the Haarlem-based Dutch baseball club, featuring the stylized red and white team design.
Haarlem Kinheim
Logo of Hoofddorp Pioniers, a Dutch baseball club, featuring the dynamic red, white, and blue team design.
Hoofddorp Pioniers
Logo of Oosterhout Twins, a Dutch baseball club, featuring the bold red and blue team emblem.
Oosterhout Twins
Logo of Curaçao Neptunus, a Rotterdam-based Dutch baseball club, featuring the iconic trident and navy-and-gold color scheme.
Rotterdam Neptunus
Logo of UVV Utrecht, a Dutch baseball and softball club, shown in its classic red-and-white shield design.
Utrecht UVV
Logo of Amsterdam Pirates, a Dutch baseball club, featuring the black, gold, and white pirate-themed design.
Amsterdam Pirates

2026 standings

# Team W V G PCT GB
1 Curaçao Neptunus 12 0 0 1.000 0
2 Amsterdam Pirates 9 3 0 .750 3
3 Kinheim 9 6 0 .600 4.5
4 HCAW 7 8 0 .467 6.5
5 Oosterhout Twins 4 8 0 .333 8
6 Worldwide Pharma Logistics Hoofddorp Pioniers 3 9 0 .250 9
7 UVV 1 11 0 .083 11

Latest Honkbal Hoofdklasse News

Baseball hitter connects with pitch during Oosterhout Twins vs Amsterdam Pirates game in the Dutch Hoofdklasse 2026 season

Curaçao Neptunus Dominates Early, Twins Strike Playoff Blow as Hoofdklasse Season Heats Up

April 24, 2026
Nelmerson Angela in Oosterhout Twins uniform after signing for the 2025 Honkbal Hoofdklasse and Champions League campaign.

Nelmerson Angela Signs with Oosterhout Twins

February 23, 2026
Delano Selassa with Team Kingdom of the Netherlands during a World Baseball Classic event

Delano Selassa Makes Historic First WBC Roster for Team Kingdom of the Netherlands

February 8, 2026
HCAW pitcher throwing during a Hoofdklasse Baseball game ahead of the 2026 season

Honkbal Hoofdklasse 2026 Predictions

February 2, 2026

More Honkbal Hoofdklasse News

Nelmerson Angela in Oosterhout Twins uniform after signing for the 2025 Honkbal Hoofdklasse and Champions League campaign.
Hoofdklasse

Nelmerson Angela Signs with Oosterhout Twins

WorldBaseballNewsFebruary 23, 2026
The Oosterhout Twins have made a statement signing ahead of the 2026 Honkbal Hoofdklasse season, securing left-handed pitcher Nelmerson Angela…
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Delano Selassa with Team Kingdom of the Netherlands during a World Baseball Classic event
Hoofdklasse

Delano Selassa Makes Historic First WBC Roster for Team Kingdom of the Netherlands

WorldBaseballNewsFebruary 8, 2026
The Kingdom of the Netherlands has officially unveiled its roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC), and one name…
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HCAW pitcher throwing during a Hoofdklasse Baseball game ahead of the 2026 season
Hoofdklasse

Honkbal Hoofdklasse 2026 Predictions

WorldBaseballNewsFebruary 2, 2026
With the 2026 Honkbal Hoofdklasse season approaching, fan predictions are already painting a clear picture: this will be one of…
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Drew Janssen, two-way player for Rotterdam Neptunus, hitting and pitching during his dominant 2025 Hoofdklasse season
Hoofdklasse

Drew Janssen: Europe’s own Ohtani

WorldBaseballNewsJanuary 13, 2026
In a European baseball landscape that rarely produces true two-way superstars, Drew Janssen did exactly that in 2025. Pitching like…
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Sidney de Jong, Dutch baseball legend and former captain of the Netherlands national team, during an international game
Hoofdklasse

Dutch Baseball Legend Sidney de Jong Dies Unexpectedly at 46

WorldBaseballNewsJanuary 8, 2026
The Dutch baseball world is mourning the sudden passing of Sidney de Jong, who has died unexpectedly at the age…
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Information

The Honkbal Hoofdklasse is the highest level of men’s baseball in the Netherlands and represents the top tier of Dutch club competition. Founded in 1922, it is one of the oldest continuously operating baseball leagues outside North America and has played a central role in the development of baseball in Europe. The league is organized by the Royal Netherlands Baseball and Softball Federation (KNBSB) and operates as a semi-professional competition, combining experienced international players with elite domestic talent.

The Hoofdklasse season is played during the spring and summer months, with teams competing in a regular season followed by postseason playoffs that culminate in the Holland Series, where the Dutch national champion is decided. As the primary pathway to the Dutch national team, the Hoofdklasse remains a cornerstone of player development and a leading domestic league within European baseball.