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Women's Professional Baseball League set to kick off inaugural season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Women's Professional Baseball League set to kick off inaugural season

Summary

The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) is set to begin its first season this weekend in Springfield, Illinois. The league features four teams: the San Francisco Firebells, Los Angeles Queens, New York Heights, and Boston Hunters, all scheduled to play at a neutral site. The Firebells and Hunters will face off on August 2, while the Queens and Heights play their first game on August 1. Each team has drafted players to represent their franchises. This initiative aims to build interest and potential future expansion in women's professional baseball.

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Key Details

•WPBL begins its inaugural season on August 1 and 2.
•Games held in a neutral site in Springfield, Illinois.
•Teams include San Francisco Firebells, Los Angeles Queens, New York Heights, and Boston Hunters.
•Firebells play the Hunters at 5:30 PM MT on August 2.
•Queens face the Heights at 4 PM MT on August 1.

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What they're saying

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A new baseball league is on the verge of it’s inaugural opening day! The Women’s Professional Baseball League will begin it’s first ever season this weekend. For it’s inaugural season the WPBL will consist of four teams, and all games will be played in a neutral site in Springfield, Illinois. This is meant as a […]
— Yahoo Sports

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