Women's Pro Baseball League launches inaugural season this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Women's Pro Baseball League begins play this weekend in Springfield, Illinois, with teams from New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Boston. Each team will compete in a 15-game schedule, all conducted at Robin Roberts Stadium. The opening game features the Los Angeles Queens against the New York Heights in front of a sold-out crowd of 5,200 spectators. The San Francisco Firebells will face the Boston Hunters in their season opener on Sunday. The league includes recognized players such as Mo'ne Davis and Kelsie Whitmore. The WPBL aims to celebrate women's contributions to baseball and will stream all games on ESPN.
- •Women's Pro Baseball League features teams from New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Boston.
- •The inaugural season starts at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois.
- •Each team plays a 15-game schedule with games streaming on ESPN.
- •Players include Mo'ne Davis and Kelsie Whitmore, highlighting women's talent in baseball.
- •Springfield is historically significant in women's baseball, dating back to 1875.
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Women's Pro Baseball League debuts this weekend in Springfield, Illinois
"The league will be comprised of four teams representing New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Boston during its inaugural season, each playing a 15-game schedule.
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