United StatesThe Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) has launched its inaugural season with four teams based in Boston, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. The season begins in August 2026 with a 30-game livestreamed schedule, followed by playoffs. The WPBL was co-founded by Justine Siegal, who became the first woman to coach in Major League Baseball, and Keith Stein. The league aims to provide professional opportunities for female athletes in the U.S. for the first time since 1954. Over 600 players from 10 countries participated in the draft, with 120 selected across four teams. Games will be held at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois, and a developmental league is planned for 2027.
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