Women’s Professional Baseball League begins play in Illinois this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) kicks off its inaugural season on Saturday at the Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois. Sixty players from 11 countries will compete on four teams: the Boston Hunters, San Francisco Firebelles, New York Heights, and Los Angeles Queens, during a 15-game regular season. This league marks the first organized female professional baseball in the U.S. since 1954. Interest is reportedly high, with opening day sold out and the league already securing broadcast deals and social media followers. Players, having undergone a rigorous tryout process, aim to promote women's baseball on a larger scale.
- •WPBL features players aged 19 to 37 from 11 countries.
- •League co-founder Justine Siegal emphasizes the inclusion of women in baseball.
- •Countries represented include the U.S., Japan, Australia, and Canada.
- •The league aims to build on the growing popularity of women's baseball.
- •Opening day sold out, reflecting high anticipation and support.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Who’s Playing Women’s Professional Baseball?
"Sixty players from 11 countries are descending on Illinois for six weeks.
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