WPBL’s Inaugural Season Makes Historic Debut in Springfield
The WPBL’s first games attracted record crowds, delivered dramatic comebacks and introduced innovative rules that are reshaping women’s professional baseball.
Aug 5, 2026
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WPBL’s Inaugural Season Sparks Revival of Women’s Baseball
The Women’s Professional Baseball League opened with a dramatic comeback, blending tradition, innovative rules, and community enthusiasm.
Aug 5, 2026
WPBL’s Inaugural Season Brings Professional Women’s Baseball Back to the U.S.
The Women’s Professional Baseball League opened its inaugural season in Springfield, Illinois, with ESPN broadcasting the first game and a global roster of 60 players aiming to reshape the sport.
Aug 2, 2026
Springfield Welcomes Inaugural Season of Women’s Pro Baseball League
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.
Aug 2, 2026
Women’s Professional Baseball League Launches in Springfield
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.
Aug 1, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Launches Inaugural Season, Ending 72‑Year Wait
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.
Aug 1, 2026
Women’s Professional Baseball League Kicks Off Inaugural Season
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.
Jul 30, 2026
Women’s Professional Baseball League Launches Inaugural Season in Springfield
The first-ever all‑female professional baseball league in more than seven decades opens in Illinois, featuring teams from across the country and a pipeline that is already reshaping how women enter the game.
Jul 28, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Set to Launch Inaugural 2026 Season in Springfield
The new Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) will debut its first season next summer, featuring teams from Boston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco, all playing at Springfield’s Robin Roberts Stadium.
Jul 28, 2026