Perfect Game Comes to France

From July 11 to 14, 2026, France will host, for the very first time in its history, an official stage of Perfect Game International, the world’s leading scouting, evaluation, and development platform for young baseball players.

This first French edition, organized under the auspices of Perfect Game International (USA), is locally supported by the Domaine de Santerre. The matches will take place at two venues: Stade des Korrigans in Vitré and Stade des Hawks in La Guerche-de-Bretagne, which will put their facilities at the service of this international event.

Beyond just a tournament, this competition marks a major step in the development of European baseball by offering young players an experience faithful to American standards.

The world reference for amateur baseball lands in Europe. For over twenty years, Perfect Game has become the go-to platform for amateur baseball. Each year, hundreds of thousands of young players participate in its events, true showcases of talent aimed at American universities and Major League Baseball organizations.

The numbers speak for themselves:

* Over 15,800 players have moved from Perfect Game to the MLB Draft.

* Over 2,489 former Perfect Game players have played or are playing in Major League Baseball.

Among the greatest names to have passed through Perfect Game are Bryce Harper, Francisco Lindor, Mookie Betts, Gerrit Cole, Manny Machado, Bobby Witt Jr., Corey Seager, Gunnar Henderson, Jackson Holliday, and Adley Rutschman.

Today, the data, statistics, and rankings produced by Perfect Game are a reference for recruiters from NCAA universities and the 30 MLB franchises.

18 teams, six nations, and the best French talents

This first European edition will bring together 18 teams representing six nations: France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and Russia. France will be represented by five teams, composed of the best young players from clubs across the country. Selected for their potential, performances, and level of play, these young talents will form a true national team in the 12U/13U and 14U/15U categories.

For four days, they will have the opportunity to measure themselves against the best European prospects in an environment identical to that of American competitions.

Each match will benefit from official live scoring. All actions will be recorded in real-time to feed the Perfect Game profile of each player: offensive and defensive statistics, pitching speed, running speed, Exit Velocity, and numerous advanced data. This information will be accessible to recruiters, American universities, and professional organizations.

A 100% Perfect Game Organization

To ensure the respect of American standards, an official Perfect Game team will travel specially from the United States. This staff, directly from the Perfect Game headquarters, will include event managers, official scorers responsible for collecting and validating all statistics in real-time, as well as organizational members ensuring the smooth running of the competition. A Perfect Game International scout will also be present throughout the competition to observe the best European talents and identify the most promising players. At the end of the tournament, the best players in the 14U/15U category may be selected to participate in the prestigious Perfect Game – The Best of the Best, which brings together the best young players from Perfect Game events organized around the world.

A New Gateway to the World of Baseball

The reputation of Perfect Game is recognized by the largest organizations in professional baseball. Brian M. Cashman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the New York Yankees, sums up the importance of the organization: “Perfect Game is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in amateur baseball. Its events are closely followed by our recruiters. The quality of its organization, evaluations, and the information provided on players makes it an extremely valuable tool for our franchise.” With an official staff from the United States, certified Perfect Game scorers, an American scout, experienced French umpires, and an internationally recognized statistics system, this first French edition will offer young Europeans a unique experience. From July 11 to 14, 2026, France will become the meeting point for the best European baseball prospects. More than just a tournament, Perfect Game France will open a new bridge between Europe, American universities, and professional baseball.

Anna Bonnet