Elitserien (baseball)
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| Sport | Baseball |
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| Founded | 1963 |
| First season | 1963 |
| Commissioner | Jan Mikael Johnson |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Most titles | Leksand Lumberjacks (23) |
| Relegation to | Regionserien |
| Official website | https://www.baseboll-softboll.se |
Elitserien, meaning "the Elite League", is the top-tier professional baseball league in Sweden. Established in 1963, it is organized by the Swedish Baseball and Softball Federation. [1]
Overview
Founded in 1963, the league has served as the pinnacle of Swedish baseball ever since. [2] The league typically features six teams, though the exact number has varied over time.
League Format
During the regular season, teams compete for playoff berths and the chance to win the Elitserien Cup Championship.[3]
At the season’s conclusion, the team finishing last must contest a relegation playoff against the top team from the Regional Series.
Current teams
| Team | Location | Field | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alby Stars |  Alby
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Seagull Park | 1974 |
| Karlskoga Bats |  Karlskoga
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Karlskoga IP | 1992 |
| Leksand Lumberjacks |  Leksand
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Leander Field | 1959 |
| Rättvik Butchers | Rättvik
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Butcher Field | 1975 |
| Stockholm Monarchs |  Stockholm
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Skarpnäck Baseballpark | 1990 |
| Sundbyberg Heat | Sundbyberg
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Örvallen | 1972 |
Past Swedish champions
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Most Successful Team
With 23 championships, the Leksand Lumberjacks hold the record for the most league titles.
See also
References
- ^ "Historia – Svenska mästare i baseboll" (in Swedish). Swedish Baseball and Softball Federation. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Elitserien baseball – highest division in Sweden". All Things Nordic. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Elitserien". Baseball-Reference Bullpen. Retrieved 7 August 2025.