AUSL softball players form union, seek CBA before 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 4:49 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Players from the Athletes Unlimited Softball League have established a union, seeking voluntary recognition from the league in advance of potential collective bargaining negotiations for a contract before the 2027 season. This follows the AUSL's second season, which saw an expansion to six teams and a 25-game regular schedule. A supermajority of players have signed up for the union, which emphasizes the need for a formal agreement similar to those in other professional sports. The average salary for AUSL players is reported at $35,000, with possibilities to earn up to $80,000. Major League Baseball is among the league's investors.
- •AUSL players aim for union recognition to negotiate a CBA.
- •The league expanded to six teams this season.
- •Players report average salaries of $35,000, up to $80,000.
- •Major League Baseball invests in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
- •The AUSL completed its second season with increased fan engagement.
- 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Pro softball players form a union seeking recognition by AUSL and a CBA for 2027
"Players from the Athletes Unlimited Softball League have formed a union that they are asking the league to voluntarily recognize with hopes of reaching a potential collective bargaining agreement before the start of the 2027 season.The women's professional league completed its second season this year, when it expanded to six teams based in home cities for a 25-game regular-season schedule.
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