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Vienna Metrostars: Austria’s traditional baseball club and record champion

Baseball in Austria is enjoying a steadily growing fan base, as the country is one of the top 10 nations in Europe. In Austria, around 5,900 active players play in around 30 teams. In addition to successful competition in the leagues, the focus of Austrian clubs such as the Vienna Metrostars is on promoting young talent and building up youth teams.

FAQ: Who are the Vienna Metrostars?

Founded in 1982 as the Vienna Homerunners, we have been a volunteer-run, non-profit organization that has been promoting baseball in Vienna for over 42 years, making us the oldest active baseball club in Austria. As 15-time national champions, we have been playing in the 1st Baseball Bundesliga since 1985 and have been operating the Freudenau baseball field, located in the green Vienna Prater, since 1989.

Which teams are there at Vienna Metrostars?

• 1st., 2nd. and 3rd. League Baseball Men
• 1st. and 2nd. League Softball Women
• Juniors U18
• Youth U16
• Pony U14
• Pupils U12
• Kids U10
• Metrostars U8

Where is the Freudenau baseball field located?

The Metrostars have been operating the Freudenau baseball field, located right next to the Lusthaus in the green Vienna Prater, since 1989: Aspernallee 3, 1020 Vienna. The field is easy to reach by car via Handelskai, or by taking the 77A bus of the Wiener Linien; the stop “Lusthaus, Aspernallee” is right next to the field.

Who can participate and how?

The Vienna Metrostars baseball club offers everyone interested, boys and girls, young and old, in Vienna and the surrounding area in all age categories and several leagues the opportunity to learn the sport of baseball and to play it both recreationally and competitively. Motivated members, coaches and trainers await you in the Metrostars family!

Boys and girls

Looking for a great way for your child to enjoy a team sport while living in Europe?

Join the Vienna Metrostars – Austria’s Premier Baseball Club!

• Everyone Welcome: Open to ages 6 to 18, whatever their level and experience!
• Top-Training: Fun sessions on pitching, hitting, and catching!
• Team Spirit: Make new friends, compete in real games, love the game!.
• Trial Practice: No pressure, No Cost – come give it a shot!

Before you decide to join the club, you can take part in two trial sessions and get to know the sport of baseball and the club - please make an appointment by email to nachwuchs(at)viennametrostars.at, via our contact form, or simply contact our youth speaker Tina Kropik directly by phone at +43 676 4203630.

Girls aged 12 and over

Our women's team (Fastpitch Softball) is always happy to accept interested girls aged 12 and over. Contact: Selin Patrick, softball(at)viennametrostars.at or via our contact form.

Older players 

Of course, older players - whether beginners or experienced - can also join in again or for the first time - trial dates are also possible here - please make an appointment by email info(at)viennametrostars.at or via our contact form.