These sports, with a strong historical connection to Latin America, have found fertile ground for their development in the Canary Islands. The influence of migration has been key to their establishment and expansion, especially in Tenerife, where the presence of clubs and the participation of federated athletes continue to grow.
The Royal Spanish Baseball and Softball Federation (Rfebs) has recorded a 44.9% increase in the number of federated athletes nationwide since before the pandemic, reaching 7,152 registrations in 2025. In this context, the Canarian Baseball and Softball Federation (FCBS) stands out as the federation with the highest growth in Spain, with a 42.3% increase in 2024, surpassing other sports disciplines.
“"We are the federation at the national level that has had the highest growth. In terms of licenses, we went from about 400 in 2017 to breaking the record with 1,019 in 2024. In addition, we have gone from organizing and collaborating in about four or five events a year to almost 25 annually."
In Tenerife, 52.94% of the archipelago's baseball and softball clubs are based. Among them, the Tenerife Marlins Puerto Cruz stands out with an impressive record of 15 league titles, seven King's Cups, and four European championships, as does the women's softball team Audaces, which has been promoted to the Honor Division Gold. Both clubs are benchmarks beyond the Canarian borders.
“"My life revolves around this sport that I love so much; I can't imagine what would have become of me without baseball. Although we are in a country that has other preferences, such as football or basketball, and therefore we do not obtain as many economic benefits, we continue to improve and are the great power in this country."
Despite the growth, baseball and softball face challenges such as attracting young people and professionalizing competitions. The FCBS and clubs are implementing initiatives to attract new generations and ensure the sustainability of the sport, including training instructors and recruitment activities in schools.
