UPDATE: The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) has officially selected New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco as the host cities for its highly anticipated inaugural season, announced just hours ago. This groundbreaking league, co-founded by Justine Siegal, the first woman to coach an MLB team, is set to launch in 2026 and aims to revolutionize women’s professional baseball.
The WPBL is making history as the first professional women’s baseball league since the dissolution of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in 1954, famously depicted in the film “A League of Their Own.” The league will kick off with four teams, each comprised of 15 players, promising an exciting season of competitive play.
The league’s draft is scheduled for next month, featuring the top 100 players who excelled during the WPBL’s summer tryouts. Among the standout names are former Little League sensation Mo’ne Davis, USA Baseball’s Kelsie Whitmore, and Japanese pitcher Ayami Sato. These players represent a new generation of talent eager to make their mark in professional baseball.
“We are thrilled to bring this league to life in such iconic sports cities,” Siegal stated in an official press release. “Each of these cities has a storied sports history, and we cannot wait to engage with the passionate baseball fans who reside there and across the nation.”
The decision to launch in these cities was influenced by their significant market size and robust fan presence, highlighting the growing demand for women’s sports. The WPBL plans to host all games at a neutral venue, which will be revealed in the coming months.
As the countdown to 2026 begins, fans and aspiring players alike are buzzing with excitement over this monumental step for women’s sports. The WPBL not only aims to entertain but also to inspire future generations of female athletes.
Stay tuned for more updates as the league prepares for its historic launch. The future of women’s professional baseball is bright, and it is only just beginning!