The Norway national baseball team represents Norway in international baseball competitions. Governed by the Norwegian Softball and Baseball Federation (NSBF), the team competes in the European Baseball Championship and the annual Nordic Baseball Championship against its Scandinavian rivals Sweden, Denmark, and Finland.
Though baseball remains a niche sport in Norway, the national program has grown steadily since its first major international appearance in 2016. The team earned its first European Championship B-Pool berth in 2024 and recorded its first B-Pool victory that same year, defeating Bulgaria 14–3 in Ireland.
History
Early years and C-Pool debut (2016) Norway first competed on the European stage at the 2016 European Baseball Championship C-Pool, marking a milestone for the country's fledgling baseball community. The tournament provided critical international experience and set the foundation for future development.
Rise through the Nordics (2023–2024) At the 2023 Nordic Baseball Tournament, Norway defeated Finland 8–7, signaling the program's growing competitiveness. The following year proved to be a breakthrough: Norway qualified for the 2024 European Championship B-Pool in Ireland — a significant step up in competition level.
In the B-Pool, Norway opened with a dominant 14–3 victory over Bulgaria, the team's first-ever win at that level. They went on to face Austria and hosts Ireland, finishing the tournament with a 1–2 record.
2025 Nordic Baseball Championship Norway posted a 2–2 record at the 2025 Nordic Baseball Championship, highlighted by a 12–0 shutout of Finland and a dramatic 10–9 comeback win over Sweden.
Team colors and uniforms Norway's team colors are navy blue () and red (), reflecting the colors of the Norwegian flag. Home uniforms feature navy blue jerseys with "NORWAY" across the chest in white lettering, paired with red accents on the caps and sleeves.
Coaching staff Role Name Head coach Andy Johnson General Manager Alec Haralovich Assistant Coach Sigmund Eldevik
Roster Norway's roster for the 2025 Nordic Baseball Championship:
Competitive record
European Baseball Championship Year Host Pool Result 2016 — C-Pool — — Participated 2024 B-Pool 1 2 Group stage
Nordic Baseball Championship Year Notable results 2025 2 2 Beat Finland 12–0; beat Sweden 10–9 2024 (Nordic Cup) 0 3 2023 1 1 Beat Finland 8–7
See also Norway national softball team Baseball in Norway Norwegian Softball and Baseball Federation European Baseball Championship
References
External links Baseball Norge — official national team website NSBF — Norwegian Softball and Baseball Federation WBSC Europe — Confederation of European Baseball