Greece vs. Great Britain at the 2025 Women’s European Softball Championship

By Sophia Karavantos-Schnur

After opening the tournament against the Netherlands, team Hellas returns to the field on Monday, Sept. 8, for another high-stakes matchup, this time against Great Britain. First pitch is set for 9:30 a.m. CT, with both teams eager to solidify their place in the group stage.

Great Britain enters the championship as one of Europe’s top contenders, carrying a strong track record of success on the continental stage and regular appearances on the world stage. Known for disciplined pitching and timely hitting, the British squad is a consistent force in international play.

For Greece, the matchup represents both a challenge and an opportunity. After their sixth-place finish in 2024, the Greeks are aiming to show that last year’s run was just the beginning of their rise among Europe’s elite. To keep pace with Great Britain, Greece will need to lean on its defensive consistency and capitalize on scoring opportunities with runners on base.

Greece and Great Britain last met at the 2024 Women’s European Softball Championship, where the matchup served as a key learning experience for the Greek squad. Team Greece showed flashes of potential with timely hits and stretches of solid defensive play against one of Europe’s most established programs. That contest became a turning point in Greece’s run, as the team regrouped and went on to secure a top ten finish. Greece is looking to build on that growth and prove they can stand toe-to-toe with Europe’s elite.

Fans can catch the action on WBSC Europe live streams and team Hellas social media as Greece looks to make a statement against one of Europe’s top programs.