Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Barracudas de Montpellier

The Barracudas de Montpellier are a leading club in French Division 1 baseball. Based in Montpellier in southern France, the Barracudas have a championship history, a strong development program and a home at Greg Hamilton Baseball Park. Three Straight French Championships Montpellier became a national power in the 1990s. With Canadian coach Greg Hamilton involved in the program, the Barracudas won three consecutive French championships in 1993, 1994 and 1995. That run remains central to the club's history and established Montpellier as a challenger to the era's dominant Paris Université Club teams. The Barracudas have continued to compete at the top level in subsequent decades. They reached the 2023 French Baseball Series and won the 2024 Challenge de France, securing another major domestic trophy. In 2026, Montpellier finished among the four Division 1 semifinalists, continuing its presence in the national title race. Home Ground: Greg Hamilton Baseball Park The club plays at Greg Hamilton Baseball Park at the Veyrassi sports complex in Montpellier. Named for a figure closely tied to the Barracudas' championship era, the ballpark has hosted Division 1 games and French Baseball Series fixtures. It is also associated with the wider development of baseball in the Montpellier area. Montpellier Barracudas in Division 1 Montpellier's story spans its 1990s title teams and its modern efforts to return to the top of the French championship. Follow this tag for Barracudas results, postseason coverage and club developments.