Irish schedule announced for 2026 COED Slowpitch European Championship
Slough, Great Britain | July 14-18, 2026
Ireland’s calendar for COED European Slow Pitch Championship has been officially confirmed, with the Irish team facing a demanding nine-game round-robin campaign spread over four days of intense competition.
Taking place in Slough, Great Britain, the tournament will see Ireland take on Europe’s best slow-pitch nations, with consistency, squad depth and recovery set to play a crucial role.
Opening Day Challenge
Ireland launches its campaign Tuesday July 14starting very early against Norway (8:45 a.m.). Later in the afternoon, they resumed action against Czechia (3:00 p.m.)in what will be a rapid turnaround from day one.
A strong start will be key, as early wins can build momentum in such a condensed schedule.
Busy Wednesday schedule
Wednesday represents the toughest test of endurance, with Ireland facing three matches in one day. They start against Lithuania (9:00 a.m.)followed by Austria (2:45 p.m.)before closing the day with a crucial evening against Belgium (7 p.m.).
This streak could define Ireland’s position in the standings, particularly if they can string together several wins.
Thursday’s key meetings
On Thursday July 16Ireland faces Guernsey (10:45 a.m.) before facing one of the strongest teams in the tournament, Germany (2:45 p.m.).
The clash against Germany stands out as one of the decisive meetings of the group stage, with potential implications for qualification for the semi-final.
Round robin final matches
Ireland concludes their group campaign on Friday July 17taking Poland (3:00 p.m.) ahead of a high-profile meeting with the hosts Great Britain (6:45 p.m.).
Facing the home team in the final match adds extra intensity, particularly if qualification or seeding is still undecided.
Full list of Ireland fixtures
- Norway
- Czechia
- Lithuania
- Austria
- Belgium
- Guernsey
- Germany
- Poland
- Great Britain
Championship weekend
Following the round-robin phase, Saturday July 18 will host the classification matches and finals, culminating with the Championship game at 5:00 p.m..
If Ireland can manage a tough schedule and build momentum throughout the week, they will give themselves a strong opportunity to compete for a medal.
Conclusion
With nine matches in four daysthe Irish campaign will require resilience, team rotation and consistent performance. A fast start and strong finish could be the difference between a mid-table finish and a place in the final.
The timetable is now set: it is time for Ireland to perform on the European stage.
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