Honkbal Hoofdklasse 2026: Schedule, Standings & Stats

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.

Photo: Gizzo Media

za25jul

F

KIN 0

NEP 1

Haarlem

F/6

AMS 10

UVV 0

Amsterdam

F

TWI 8

PIO 4

Oosterhout

F/9

KIN 2

NEP 9

Haarlem

F/9

AMS 8

UVV 1

Amsterdam

F

TWI 10

PIO 4

Oosterhout

do23jul

F

NEP 5

KIN 2

Rotterdam

F

UVV 0

AMS 7

Utrecht

F/9

PIO 0

TWI 9

Hoofddorp

di28jul

KIN

PIO

19:30

do30jul

AMS

NEP

19:30

TWI

UVV

19:30

HCA

PIO

19:30

za1aug

NEP

AMS

12:00

UVV

TWI

12:00

PIO

HCA

12:00

NEP

AMS

14:45

UVV

TWI

14:45

PIO

HCA

14:45

⚠️ Standen zijn momenteel niet beschikbaar. Probeer het later opnieuw.

Hits

#	Speler	Team	Stat
1	Christian DIAZ	NEP	56
2	Stijn VAN DER MEER	NEP	50
3	Darryl COLLINS	NEP	41
4	Dwayne KEMP	NEP	38
5	Tommy VAN DE SANDEN	AMS	37

Home Runs

#	Speler	Team	Stat
1	Nando MOSTAERT	TWI	6
2	Jorrit PATIST	UVV	5
3	Christian DIAZ	NEP	4
4	Dwayne KEMP	NEP	4
5	Dayrell PIETERNELLA	UVV	4

Batting Average

#	Speler	Team	Stat
1	Christian DIAZ	NEP	.496
2	Stijn VAN DER MEER	NEP	.472
3	Den SEELBACH	NEP	.425
4	Tommy VAN DE SANDEN	AMS	.420
5	Jeandro TROMP	AMS	.411

Slugging

#	Speler	Team	Stat
1	Christian DIAZ	NEP	.699
2	Tommy VAN DE SANDEN	AMS	.682
3	Jeandro TROMP	AMS	.658
4	Thomas MAATHUIS	KIN	.604
5	Nando MOSTAERT	TWI	.600

ERA

#	Speler	Team	Stat
1	Arij FRANSEN	HCA	0.00
2	Kevin KELLY	NEP	0.00
3	Jelle VAN DER LELIE	AMS	0.00
4	Ryan HUNTINGTON	NEP	0.44
5	Koen POSTELMANS	NEP	0.56

Strikeouts

#	Speler	Team	Stat
1	Koen POSTELMANS	NEP	66
2	Lars HUIJER	AMS	65
3	Kimi VERKRUIJSSEN	HCA	51
4	Juancarlos SULBARÁN	NEP	50
5	Rick RIZVIĆ	KIN	49

Innings Pitched

#	Speler	Team	Stat
1	Kaj TIMMERMANS	HCA	65.2
2	Lars HUIJER	AMS	58.0
3	Shairon MARTIS	NEP	54.0
4	Nelmerson ANGELA	TWI	53.0
5	Rick RIZVIĆ	KIN	50.2

Wins

#	Speler	Team	Stat
1	Shairon MARTIS	NEP	9
2	Juancarlos SULBARÁN	NEP	8
3	Koen POSTELMANS	NEP	7
4	Dennis BURGERSDIJK	AMS	6
5	Lars HUIJER	AMS	6

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Honkbal Hoofdklasse – The Highest Level of Baseball in the Netherlands

The Honkbal Hoofdklasse is the premier baseball competition in the Netherlands, the top tier where the country’s best clubs compete for the national title in the Holland Series. Whether you know it as the Dutch Baseball League, the Netherlands Baseball League, or simply honkbal hoofdklasse, you’ve come to the right place.

This is your complete hub for the competition: live standings, the full match schedule, results, news, and in-depth statistics for both players and teams.

Everything You Need to Follow the Dutch Baseball League

From the latest uitslagen (results) to the actuele stand (current standings), this page brings together everything that matters in the Honkbal Hoofdklasse. Use the navigation above to jump straight to what you’re looking for:

Schedule – the full wedstrijdschema for the season
Results – up-to-date scores and uitslagen from every round
Standings – the live competitiestand
News – the latest from around the Hoofdklasse
Statistics – complete speler and team stats for the season

Why Follow the Honkbal Hoofdklasse?

The Honkbal Hoofdklasse is the heartbeat of baseball in the Netherlands. Clubs with decades of history, deep rivalries, and passionate fan bases make this one of the most compelling domestic baseball leagues in Europe. For fans, coaches, scouts, and anyone with a love of the game, the Dutch Baseball League is essential viewing.

Bookmark this page and never miss a moment of the Netherlands Baseball League.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Honkbal Hoofdklasse?

The Honkbal Hoofdklasse is the highest division of baseball in the Netherlands. It is the equivalent of a premier league for Dutch baseball, and is also referred to internationally as the Dutch Baseball League or Netherlands Baseball League.

How many teams play in the Hoofdklasse?

The competition features the strongest honkbal clubs in the country. The exact number of teams can vary slightly by season. Currently in 2026 there are 7 participating teams.

Where can I find the Honkbal Hoofdklasse schedule?

The “complete wedstrijdschema” for the Honkbal Hoofdklasse 2026 season is available via the Schedule page.

Where can I find Honkbal Hoofdklasse statistics?

Full speler and team statistics for the current season are available on the Statistics page. This includes batting averages, pitching records, fielding stats, and full team breakdowns.

What is the difference between the Hoofdklasse and lower divisions?

The Hoofdklasse is the top flight of Dutch baseball. Clubs in lower divisions compete for promotion, with the Hoofdklasse representing the highest level of hoofdklasse honkbal in the country.