Introducing the UKBA - The Fictional League of the United Kingdom

bsmuke22 · 05-31-2026, 06:07 PM

I have been playing OOTP for a long time, and I create a lot of fictional leagues but usually I stop before they are completely set up. Well, I finally got one ready to go.

Introducing the United Kingdom Baseball Association

A new era begins today as the United Kingdom Baseball Association officially opens. Founded in 1999 by the “Founding Nine,” the league brings together clubs from across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
With two leagues, eight divisions, and a mission to grow baseball across the British Isles, the UKBA aims to blend British identity with the timeless rhythm of the sport. Opening Day is on April 4th, 2000, and it marks the first step in a bold new chapter for UK athletics.

bsmuke22 · 05-31-2026, 06:18 PM

WHAT IS THE UKBA?
Founded: January 15, 1999
Teams: 24 in each league (6 teams per division)
Games: 162
Structure: The House of Lords League (Divisions: Big Ben, Giant’s Causeway, Westminster Abbey, Loch Ness Monster) & The House of Commons League (Divisions: Fingal’s Cave, Castle Rushen, Dunluce Castle, Piccadilly Circus)

Playoffs:
Top 2 teams in each division make the playoffs

1st round is the Wild Card Round (8 teams)
2nd round is the Battle Royale Round (4 teams)
3rd round is the League Championship Series (2 teams)

The Championship is: The Brittania Cup Series (7 game series)

The UKBA was created to unify regional clubs and introduce baseball as a national pastime for a new generation.

THE FOUNDING NINE: ARCHITECTS OF BRITISH BASEBALL
The UKBA was built by nine visionaries representing every corner of the UK. Their goal: create a league rooted in regional pride, competitive balance, and community identity. Their work laid the foundation for the sport’s future across the British Isles.

bsmuke22 · 05-31-2026, 06:22 PM

Let’s Meet the Teams

House of Lords League

Big Ben Division
Bangor Bangers (Bangor, Wales)
Kilmarnock Crows (Kilmarnock, Scotland)
London Rippers (London, England)
North Wales Crusaders (Holyhead, Wales)
Nottingham Friars (Nottingham, England)
Whitehaven Beacons (Whitehaven, England)

Giant’s Causeway Division
Basingstoke Bison (Basingstoke, England)
Cardiff Red Dragons (Cardiff, Wales)
Falkirk Fury (Falkirk, Scotland)
Hamilton Honey Badgers (Hamilton, Scotland)
Liverpool Reds (Liverpool, England)
Tynemouth Surfers (Tynemouth, England)

Westminster Abbey Division
Gillingham Blue Gills (Gillingham, England)
Hastings Mustangs (Hastings, England)
Inverness Lake Monsters (Inverness, Scotland)
Swansea Green Sox (Swansea, Wales)
Truro Bearcats (Truro, England)
Worcester Cannons (Worcester, England)

Loch Ness Monster Division
Aberdeen Ironbirds (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Barnstable Red Hawks (Barnstable, England)
Belfast Brigade (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
Newport Stripers (Newport, Wales)
Salisbury Seagulls (Salisbury, England)
Woodstock Willies (Woodstock, England)

bsmuke22 · 05-31-2026, 06:37 PM

House of Commons League

Fingal's Cave Division
Bolton Robots of Doom (Bolton, England)
Cambridge Terriers (Cambridge, England)
Douglas Islanders (Douglas, Isle of Man)
Peterborough River Rats (Peterborough, England)
Scarborough (Scarborough, England)
Washington Wild Things (Washington, England)

Castle Rushen Division
Ballymena (Ballymena, Northern Ireland)
Bournemouth (Bournemouth, England)
Canterbury Redbacks (Canterbury, England)
Colwyn Bay Black Cats (Colwyn Bay, Wales)
Dumfries Dragoons (Dumfries, Scotland)
Perth Blue Wings (Perth, Scotland)

Dunluce Castle Division
Ayr Centennials (Ayr, Scotland)
Birmingham Metalheads (Birmingham, England)
Brampton Blizzard (Brampton, England)
Derry Defenders (Londonderry, Northern Ireland)
Motherwell Celtics (Motherwell, Scotland)
Sheffield Vipers (Sheffield, England)

Piccadilly Circus Division
Aberdare Skiprats (Aberdare, Wales)
Alexandria Possums (Alexandria, Scotland)
Brighton Gulls (Brighton, England)
Manchester Monarchs (Manchester, England)
Norwich Sea Unicorns (Norwich, England)
South Shields (South Shields, England)

assamarra · 06-01-2026, 03:32 AM

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Let’s Meet the Teams

House of Lords League

Big Ben Division

Whitehaven Beacons (Whitehaven, England)

Hey my birthplace!

bsmuke22 · 06-01-2026, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by assamarra

Hey my birthplace!

Awesome! I will be posting the preseason predicted standings later today but not good news for Whitehaven. They are predicted to finish last.

bsmuke22 · 06-02-2026, 01:02 AM

Here are the Predicted Final Standings for the House of Lords League in the 2000 season:

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bsmuke22 · 06-02-2026, 01:06 AM

Here are the Predicted Final Standings for the House of Commons League in the 2000 season:

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bsmuke22 · 06-02-2026, 01:14 AM

This was the 1st injury of the season on Jan.16th 2000. He may need a clause in his contract preventing him from doing household repairs.

Peterborough starting pitcher Alexander Lilly will miss up to a week of action after suffering minor injuries to his hand while making household repairs. "I never was much of a handyman," joked Lilly. Team medical personnel have indicated that Lilly has a hand contusion and a bruised thumb.

bsmuke22 · 06-02-2026, 01:32 AM

Inaugural Draft 1st Round

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bsmuke22 · 06-02-2026, 01:37 AM

Inaugural Draft 1st Round

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kq76 · 06-02-2026, 02:53 AM

I know very little about the UK. How related to the cities are the team names? It clearly looks like some of them are (Rippers, Friars, etc), but are all of them? I love the name Bolton Robots of Doom, and to my surprised they were a real team! I love seeing unique team names.

WooBallFan43 · 06-02-2026, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kq76

I know very little about the UK. How related to the cities are the team names? It clearly looks like some of them are (Rippers, Friars, etc), but are all of them? I love the name Bolton Robots of Doom, and to my surprised they were a real team! I love seeing unique team names.

I know that Brighton and Liverpool's names are based on their soccer teams, but other than that idk. I do see the 3-peating FCBL champs Norwich Sea Unicorns! You got logos bsmuke?

bsmuke22 · 06-02-2026, 02:33 PM

Some of the teams are actual soccer/rugby or even basketball teams for that city. A few are fictional names and some were cities that were also cities elsewhere that had teams created for them. Bangor for example. All of the teams fictional or real have been created by other users. Mostly isedelyod but also from the following low, bchevy, Khephren, gregisawesome13 and Trek2300. many thanks to the creators of the Teams/Unforms/Logos/Caps.

bsmuke22 · 06-02-2026, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by WooBallFan43

I know that Brighton and Liverpool's names are based on their soccer teams, but other than that idk. I do see the 3-peating FCBL champs Norwich Sea Unicorns! You got logos bsmuke?

I do have logos, not created by myself but as stated above created by others.

bsmuke22 · 06-06-2026, 01:25 AM

Halfway through Spring Training:

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Hageneezz · 06-07-2026, 02:34 PM

Great start! I'll adopt Perth as my fave team, go Blue Wings!

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bsmuke22 · 06-10-2026, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Hageneezz

Great start! I'll adopt Perth as my fave team, go Blue Wings!

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Cool the Blue Wings are happy to have you as a fan! Not a bad spring training for them.

bsmuke22 · 06-10-2026, 01:18 AM

Final Spring Training Standings

House of Lords League
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bsmuke22 · 06-10-2026, 01:26 AM

Final Spring Training Standings

House of Commons League
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05-31-2026, 06:07 PM	#1
bsmuke22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 61	Introducing the UKBA - The Fictional League of the United Kingdom I have been playing OOTP for a long time, and I create a lot of fictional leagues but usually I stop before they are completely set up. Well, I finally got one ready to go. Introducing the United Kingdom Baseball Association A new era begins today as the United Kingdom Baseball Association officially opens. Founded in 1999 by the “Founding Nine,” the league brings together clubs from across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. With two leagues, eight divisions, and a mission to grow baseball across the British Isles, the UKBA aims to blend British identity with the timeless rhythm of the sport. Opening Day is on April 4th, 2000, and it marks the first step in a bold new chapter for UK athletics.

05-31-2026, 06:18 PM	#2
bsmuke22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 61	WHAT IS THE UKBA? Founded: January 15, 1999 Teams: 24 in each league (6 teams per division) Games: 162 Structure: The House of Lords League (Divisions: Big Ben, Giant’s Causeway, Westminster Abbey, Loch Ness Monster) & The House of Commons League (Divisions: Fingal’s Cave, Castle Rushen, Dunluce Castle, Piccadilly Circus) Playoffs: Top 2 teams in each division make the playoffs 1st round is the Wild Card Round (8 teams) 2nd round is the Battle Royale Round (4 teams) 3rd round is the League Championship Series (2 teams) The Championship is: The Brittania Cup Series (7 game series) The UKBA was created to unify regional clubs and introduce baseball as a national pastime for a new generation. THE FOUNDING NINE: ARCHITECTS OF BRITISH BASEBALL The UKBA was built by nine visionaries representing every corner of the UK. Their goal: create a league rooted in regional pride, competitive balance, and community identity. Their work laid the foundation for the sport’s future across the British Isles. Last edited by bsmuke22; 05-31-2026 at 07:18 PM. Reason: updating

05-31-2026, 06:22 PM	#3
bsmuke22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 61	Let’s Meet the Teams House of Lords League Big Ben Division Bangor Bangers (Bangor, Wales) Kilmarnock Crows (Kilmarnock, Scotland) London Rippers (London, England) North Wales Crusaders (Holyhead, Wales) Nottingham Friars (Nottingham, England) Whitehaven Beacons (Whitehaven, England) Giant’s Causeway Division Basingstoke Bison (Basingstoke, England) Cardiff Red Dragons (Cardiff, Wales) Falkirk Fury (Falkirk, Scotland) Hamilton Honey Badgers (Hamilton, Scotland) Liverpool Reds (Liverpool, England) Tynemouth Surfers (Tynemouth, England) Westminster Abbey Division Gillingham Blue Gills (Gillingham, England) Hastings Mustangs (Hastings, England) Inverness Lake Monsters (Inverness, Scotland) Swansea Green Sox (Swansea, Wales) Truro Bearcats (Truro, England) Worcester Cannons (Worcester, England) Loch Ness Monster Division Aberdeen Ironbirds (Aberdeen, Scotland) Barnstable Red Hawks (Barnstable, England) Belfast Brigade (Belfast, Northern Ireland) Newport Stripers (Newport, Wales) Salisbury Seagulls (Salisbury, England) Woodstock Willies (Woodstock, England) Last edited by bsmuke22; 05-31-2026 at 06:24 PM.

06-02-2026, 01:32 AM	#10
bsmuke22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 61	Inaugural Draft 1st Round Last edited by bsmuke22; 06-02-2026 at 01:36 AM.

06-02-2026, 02:53 AM	#12
kq76 Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 12,093	I know very little about the UK. How related to the cities are the team names? It clearly looks like some of them are (Rippers, Friars, etc), but are all of them? I love the name Bolton Robots of Doom, and to my surprised they were a real team! I love seeing unique team names. __________________ My OOTP Wishlist \| My FAQ List OOTP Wiki \| Your Recommended Team Nicknames, By City (A Crowdsourced Project) For Beta/Devs: Full screen (1920x1080)

05-31-2026, 06:37 PM	#4
bsmuke22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 61	House of Commons League Fingal's Cave Division Bolton Robots of Doom (Bolton, England) Cambridge Terriers (Cambridge, England) Douglas Islanders (Douglas, Isle of Man) Peterborough River Rats (Peterborough, England) Scarborough (Scarborough, England) Washington Wild Things (Washington, England) Castle Rushen Division Ballymena (Ballymena, Northern Ireland) Bournemouth (Bournemouth, England) Canterbury Redbacks (Canterbury, England) Colwyn Bay Black Cats (Colwyn Bay, Wales) Dumfries Dragoons (Dumfries, Scotland) Perth Blue Wings (Perth, Scotland) Dunluce Castle Division Ayr Centennials (Ayr, Scotland) Birmingham Metalheads (Birmingham, England) Brampton Blizzard (Brampton, England) Derry Defenders (Londonderry, Northern Ireland) Motherwell Celtics (Motherwell, Scotland) Sheffield Vipers (Sheffield, England) Piccadilly Circus Division Aberdare Skiprats (Aberdare, Wales) Alexandria Possums (Alexandria, Scotland) Brighton Gulls (Brighton, England) Manchester Monarchs (Manchester, England) Norwich Sea Unicorns (Norwich, England) South Shields (South Shields, England)

06-02-2026, 01:02 AM	#7
bsmuke22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 61	Here are the Predicted Final Standings for the House of Lords League in the 2000 season:

06-02-2026, 01:06 AM	#8
bsmuke22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 61	Here are the Predicted Final Standings for the House of Commons League in the 2000 season:

06-02-2026, 01:14 AM	#9
bsmuke22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 61	This was the 1st injury of the season on Jan.16th 2000. He may need a clause in his contract preventing him from doing household repairs. Peterborough starting pitcher Alexander Lilly will miss up to a week of action after suffering minor injuries to his hand while making household repairs. "I never was much of a handyman," joked Lilly. Team medical personnel have indicated that Lilly has a hand contusion and a bruised thumb.

06-02-2026, 01:37 AM	#11
bsmuke22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 61	Inaugural Draft 1st Round

06-02-2026, 02:33 PM	#14
bsmuke22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 61	Some of the teams are actual soccer/rugby or even basketball teams for that city. A few are fictional names and some were cities that were also cities elsewhere that had teams created for them. Bangor for example. All of the teams fictional or real have been created by other users. Mostly isedelyod but also from the following low, bchevy, Khephren, gregisawesome13 and Trek2300. many thanks to the creators of the Teams/Unforms/Logos/Caps.

06-06-2026, 01:25 AM	#16
bsmuke22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 61	Halfway through Spring Training:

06-07-2026, 02:34 PM	#17
Hageneezz All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Hague,Netherlands Posts: 893	Great start! I'll adopt Perth as my fave team, go Blue Wings! Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-A346E met Tapatalk

06-10-2026, 01:18 AM	#19
bsmuke22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 61	Final Spring Training Standings House of Lords League Last edited by bsmuke22; 06-10-2026 at 01:21 AM.

06-10-2026, 01:26 AM	#20
bsmuke22 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 61	Final Spring Training Standings House of Commons League