Kim Ng says Athletes Unlimited Softball League will not expand in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:59 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
AUSL commissioner Kim Ng announced that the league will likely maintain six teams in 2027, focusing on stability and long-term growth. Following a successful season where the championship series garnered record viewership, and merchandise sales increased by 110%, Ng emphasized careful planning for future expansion. The league completed its second season with teams based in cities like Round Rock, Texas, and Oklahoma City, and aims to enhance the number of games offered next season. Discussions on potential changes are ongoing as the league prepares for its first Olympiad presence in 2028.
- •AUSL will remain at six teams for the 2027 season.
- •Record viewership of 732,000 for the championship series.
- •Merchandise sales rose by 110% this season.
- •Ng noted potential for increasing the number of games in future seasons.
- •Teams are based in cities like Chicago and Salt Lake City.
- 7:59 PMYahoo Sports — Athletes Unlimited Softball League unlikely to expand in 2027, Kim Ng says
"Commissioner Kim Ng said "expansion is on the horizon" for the AUSL, but the pro softball league likely won't add teams in 2027.
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