Women's Professional Baseball League Countdown Tour visits Stockton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:32 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Women's Professional Baseball League Countdown Tour is set for July 2 in Stockton, offering fans a preview of the first U.S. women’s professional league in 72 years. Starting at 5 p.m. at Banner Island Ballpark, the event features on-field workouts with prominent players and a FanFest for autographs and photos at 7:30 p.m. The league, co-founded by Justine Siegal, launches on August 1, 2026, with teams from New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Players from the inaugural draft include Kelsie Whitmore and Ayami Sato, among others, as the league prepares for its first season with a 30-game schedule and playoffs.
- •Countdown Tour takes place July 2 in Stockton at Banner Island Ballpark.
- •On-field workouts and FanFest scheduled for the event.
- •WPBL set to launch on August 1, 2026.
- •Justine Siegal co-founded the league, reviving women's pro baseball.
- •First draft included players from multiple countries.
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Historic Women's Professional Baseball League event comes to Stockton
"The Women's Professional Baseball League Countdown Tour comes to Stockton on July 2, giving fans a look at the first U.S. women's pro league in 72 years.
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