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Women's Pro Baseball Launches Historic Season
1 Aug
Summary
- Historic Women's Pro Baseball League starts August 1.
- Four teams compete in the inaugural 2026 season.
- All games are hosted at Robin Roberts Stadium in Illinois.
The Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) is making history with its inaugural season commencing on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This marks a significant return for professional women's baseball, being the first such league in over seven decades. The league comprises four distinct teams: the New York Heights, San Francisco Firebells, Boston Hunters, and Los Angeles Queens, with team names honoring historical women.
The entire 2026 season's games will take place at Robin Roberts Stadium, located in Springfield, Illinois. The highly anticipated opening game is scheduled for August 1, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET, featuring a matchup between the Los Angeles Queens and the New York Heights. The season is set to run through September 6, 2026.
Fans eager to follow the action can stream all WPBL games exclusively on ESPN+. Ticket information, including single-game and season passes, is available on the league's official website, offering various options for supporters to attend the historic games.
