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The inaugural game of the Women’s Professional Baseball League unfolded in Springfield, Illinois, where the Queens rallied to a 10‑8 win in front of over 4,000 fans.
The newly formed Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) kicked off its first season with a matchup between the Los Angeles Queens and New York Heights, featuring 15‑player rosters, a media deal, and notable managers.
The newly formed Women's Pro Baseball League opened its first weekend in Springfield, Illinois, showcasing a blend of seasoned talent and emerging stars, backed by ESPN and Scripps Sports.
Over 4,000 fans braved a weather delay to witness the first game of the Women’s Pro Baseball League, where 99‑year‑old Maybelle Blair threw a ceremonial pitch and stars like Ayami Sato and Mo’Ne Davis took the field.
The WPBL will launch its first season on August 1, 2026, at Robin Roberts Field in Springfield, Illinois, featuring a historic first pitch by AAGPBL legend Maybelle Blair and a roster that includes Kelsie Whitmore, Ayami Sato and Joey Leguizamon.
The first game of the Women's Pro Baseball League pits the Los Angeles Queens against the New York Heights in Springfield, Illinois, showcasing trailblazing players and managers.
The first game of the Women’s Pro Baseball League will feature the Los Angeles Queens versus the New York Heights in Springfield, Illinois, streamed live on ESPN Select.
The newly formed Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) opens its first games in Springfield, Illinois, featuring teams such as the Boston Hunters and Los Angeles Queens, with broadcast partners ESPN and Scripps and sponsorship from Horace Mann, Dick’s Sporting Goods and New Era.
The newly formed Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) opens its inaugural season with four teams, historic venues and a roster of star players, reviving the spirit of earlier women’s baseball pioneers while charting a modern professional path.
The first professional women’s baseball league in the United States in nearly three decades is poised to debut, blending legacy with modern outreach and a roster of standout athletes.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) opened its first games on August 1, selling out tickets and merchandise within a day, marking a historic moment for women’s sports in America.
The newly formed Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) opened its first season in Springfield, Illinois, showcasing a roster of emerging talent and a vision to revive professional women’s baseball after nearly eight decades.
A new professional women's baseball league opens this weekend in Springfield, Illinois, featuring four teams, global broadcast partners and a roster that includes Kelsey Whitmore, Monet Davis, Ayami Sato and Justin Siegel.
The Women's Professional Baseball League debuts this weekend in Springfield, Illinois, featuring four teams, global streaming on ESPN and YouTube, and a roster that includes Kelsey Whitmore, Monet Davis, Ayami Sato and Justin Siegel, promising broader exposure for the next generation of players.
The Women’s Professional Baseball League launches its first season with a 15‑game schedule, neutral venue in Springfield, Illinois, and national coverage on ESPN and Scripps.
Japanese Olympic gold‑medalist Ayami Sato makes her U.S. professional debut in the new Women’s Professional Baseball League, joining U.S. national team players and promising a fresh blend of style and talent.
The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) opened its inaugural 30‑game season this weekend, broadcasting games on ESPN and the Scripps Sports Network and featuring stars like Kelsie Whitmore, Mo’ne Davis and Ayami Sato.
The newly formed WPBL will open its first season this weekend in Springfield, Illinois, featuring teams from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and New York, a roster of over 600 international players and a broadcast partnership with ESPN and YouTube.
The newly formed Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) opens its first season in Springfield, Illinois, featuring franchises from Boston, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, with games streamed on ESPN Select and the league’s YouTube channel.
The new Women’s Professional Baseball League begins its first season in Springfield, Illinois, featuring teams from Boston, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, and aiming to revive professional women’s baseball in the United States.
The new Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) opens its first season with a blend of seasoned coaches, diverse international talent and a $95,000 salary cap, aiming to carve a sustainable career path for women in baseball.
ESPN has signed an exclusive deal to stream the Women's Pro Baseball League's 2026 season, featuring 30 regular‑season games and seven playoff contests, with all matches played at Springfield's Robin Roberts Stadium.
The inaugural season of the Women's Pro Baseball League will feature teams from New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco playing at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois, reviving a historic tradition of women's baseball.
The inaugural season of the Women's Pro Baseball League will feature four teams playing at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois, reviving interest in a sport with deep roots in American history.