Women’s Pro Baseball Returns: A Title IX‑Fueled Revival
The league’s first game in Springfield showcases both the historic promise of women’s baseball and the ongoing fight to protect the policies that made it possible
Aug 4, 2026
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Queens Rally to Victory in Inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League Game
The first game of the Women’s Pro Baseball League delivered drama, historic firsts and a rain‑soaked showdown that ended with a 10‑8 win for the Los Angeles Queens.
Aug 2, 2026
Queens Edge Heights in Inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League Game
The Los Angeles Queens rallied from a five‑run deficit to defeat the New York Heights 10‑8 in the league’s first game, held at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois.
Aug 2, 2026
Queens and Heights Ready for Inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball Showdown in Springfield
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.
Aug 1, 2026
Queens and Heights Set to Launch Inaugural Women’s Pro Baseball League Game in Springfield
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.
Aug 1, 2026
WPBL Inaugural Season Brings Professional Women’s Baseball to U.S. Mainstream
The Women’s Professional Baseball League launches its first season with teams honoring trailblazers, a unique rule set, and live broadcasts on ESPN Select and Scripps Sports Network.
Aug 1, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Launches with Historic Team Names Honoring Trailblazing Figures
Four teams named for pioneering women make their debut, while a Toronto design studio crafts an abstract visual identity that celebrates resilience, fire, precision and royalty.
Jul 26, 2026
Beth Greenwood Makes History in Inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League
Beth Greenwood, a University of Rochester graduate, is set to make history as part of the inaugural season of the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL). Selected by the Boston Hunters, she will play catcher and serve as Director of Baseball Development at Baseball For All, while the league prepares to launch its first games in Springfield, Illinois, on August 1.
Jul 26, 2026
Beth Greenwood Joins Inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League with Boston Hunters
Beth Greenwood, a 24‑year‑old catcher from Rochester, will play for the Boston Hunters in the first‑ever Women's Professional Baseball League, set to debut in August with games streamed live on YouTube.
Jul 26, 2026
Women’s Professional Baseball League Prepares for 2026 Debut, Seeking to Right Historical Wrongs
The upcoming Women’s Professional Baseball League will launch on August 1, 2026, naming teams after historic women and aiming to create an inclusive space for Black, BIPOC and queer athletes, a stark contrast to the exclusionary past of the All‑American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Jul 25, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Unveils Inaugural Teams Honoring Trailblazing American Women
The WPBL’s first season will feature teams called the San Francisco Firebells, New York Heights, Los Angeles Queens and Boston Hunters, each inspired by pioneering women such as Lillie Hitchcock Coit, Dorothy Height, Harriot Kezia Hunt and Lizzie Murphy.
Jul 24, 2026
WPBL Unveils Inaugural Teams Honoring Trailblazing Women
The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) has announced its first four franchises, each named after a pivotal woman in her city’s history. With at least 18 out LGBTQ+ players, the league blends sport, heritage, and social progress as it prepares for its August launch in Springfield, Illinois, backed by a media partnership with Fremantle.
Jul 9, 2026
WPBL Announces Inaugural Teams Honoring Trailblazing Women
The Women's Pro Baseball League reveals four inaugural franchises, each named for a pioneering woman, and announces a star‑studded roster set to launch on August 1st in Springfield, Illinois.
Jul 9, 2026
Women’s Professional Baseball League Reveals Team Names and Logos for Inaugural Season
The new league, inspired by pioneering women, will launch its first games on August 1 in Springfield, Illinois, featuring star pitchers and a nod to historic trailblazers.
Jul 9, 2026
WPBL Unveils Inaugural Teams Honoring Women’s Rights Pioneers
The Women’s Professional Baseball League reveals team names inspired by historic figures who advanced gender equality, with games scheduled for Springfield, Illinois, on August 1, 2026.
Jul 9, 2026
Women’s Professional Baseball League Announces Inaugural 2026 Season
The WPBL will debut its first season in August 2026, featuring teams named for historic female figures and starring players such as Kelsie Whitmore, Mo’ne Davis and Ayami Sato.
Jul 9, 2026
WPBL Announces Inaugural Teams, Honoring Women’s Rights Pioneers
The newly formed Women's Professional Baseball League has revealed its first four clubs, each christened after influential women in the fight for equality. The league’s debut season will open in Springfield on August 1, featuring star athletes and tickets now on sale.
Jul 8, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Announces Inaugural Teams for August 1 Season Opener
The new league reveals its first four clubs, each named for a trailblazing female figure, and outlines key players ahead of the August 1 debut.
Jul 8, 2026
Los Angeles Queens Set to Make History in Inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League
The first season of the Women's Professional Baseball League will feature four teams named for pioneering women, with the Los Angeles Queens leading the charge.
Jul 8, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Unveils Inaugural Teams Honoring Trailblazing Women
The league’s debut features teams named for pioneering women, distinctive branding, and a roster of international stars, kicking off with a matchup between New York and Los Angeles.
Jul 8, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Unveils Inaugural Teams and August Kickoff
The new league announces its first four clubs, each inspired by a historic female figure, and reveals the schedule for its debut games in August.
Jul 8, 2026
WPBL Announces Inaugural Teams Honoring Trailblazing Women
The Women’s Pro Baseball League will launch on August 1 with four teams named for pioneering women, kicking off a historic season at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.
Jul 8, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Unveils Inaugural Team Names and Rosters
The newly announced franchises — New York Heights, San Francisco Firebells, Los Angeles Queens, and Boston Hunters — draw inspiration from historic female trailblazers and will open their season on August 1 at Springfield's Robin Roberts Stadium.
Jul 8, 2026
WPBL Unveils Team Nicknames and Logos Ahead of Inaugural Season
The Women's Professional Baseball League reveals its four team identities, each honoring a pioneering woman, and announces a schedule that begins on August 1 in Springfield, Illinois.
Jul 8, 2026