Boston, MA (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) officially unveiled its schedule for its historic, inaugural 2026 season. Starting August 1st at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois, the league’s four teams – New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles – will take the field.
The 30-game, regular-season will kick-off Saturday, August 1st. Throughout the 2026 season, each team will play a total of 15 games to determine seeding for the playoffs in September.
Season Scheduling* & Tickets:
- Opening Weekend: August 1st-2nd
- Weeks 1-6: Regular Season August 1st-September 6th
- Prime Time Baseball: All games following opening weekend will be played Wednesday through Sunday with most games scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m.
- Season Tickets: To be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime moment in sports history, fans can join the First Pitch Club for priority access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
Road to the Title: Following the regular-season finale on September 6th, the postseason will begin Wednesday, September 9th:
- First Round: A Best-of-3 series (Seed 1 vs. 4; Seed 2 vs. 3).
- Championship Series: The winners will advance to a best-of-5 series starting September 16th, culminating in the crowning of the first WPBL Champion.
The WPBL’s opening weekend is set for a blockbuster debut when Team USA’s powerhouse duo, Denae Benites and Kylee Lahners, of New York take on a star-studded Los Angeles lineup featuring center fielder women’s baseball superstar Mo’ne Davis and Japanese legend Ayami Sato.
In the opening weekend’s second game, the WPBL’s No. 1 overall pick Kelsie Whitmore of San Francisco will battle Boston’s international sensations including Korean pitcher Hyeonah Kim and Canadian National team star Alli Schroder.
“August 1st isn’t just the WPBL’s Opening Day, it’s the day we build on history,” said Justine Siegal, WPBL Commissioner. “We are thrilled to launch our season schedule which sets the stage for a new era of professional baseball. With top-tier athletes taking the field in Springfield, and a schedule designed for maximum fan engagement, now is the time to secure your place in history with season tickets and witness the return of women’s professional baseball.”
Last month, the WPBL held their first Spring Training in collaboration with the Boston Red Sox as the official kickoff to the WPBL 2026 Countdown Tour ahead of the League’s inaugural Opening Day. The two-day event in Ft. Myers, Florida, featured over 20 of the WPBL’s top athletes who participated in a professional development experience with on-field training alongside former Major League Baseball (MLB) players. In addition, the WPBL launched its Speaker Series the Group Chat LIVE! in Ft. Myers.
Leading up to the season’s first pitch in August, the WPBL Countdown Tour will continue throughout the spring and summer featuring the Group Chat LIVE!, FanFests and activations across the U.S. to build community and visibility before the WPBL’s inaugural season begins.
For more information on the WPBL, visit www.womensprobaseballleague.com.
