Boston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco have been announced as the cities representing the four teams during the inaugural season of the Women’s Professional Baseball League.
“We are so excited to finally announce the WPBL’s first four teams — New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco,” said league co-founder Justine Siegal in a statement. “Each of these cities are storied sports cities and we can’t wait to connect with the fans who live there and baseball fans across the country.”
The league made the announcement Tuesday ahead of next month’s draft.
The four cities were selected “because of their fan support, market size, media presence and rich baseball histories,” according to the WPBL.
Los Angeles — Bright lights. Boundless energy.
A city that thrives on performance and personality, Los Angeles will bring the star power and excitement that define its sports culture. Expect flair, competition and a roster built to entertain.
San Francisco — Innovation meets tradition.
From the Golden Gate to the diamond, San Francisco’s team reflects the city’s creative spirit and resilience. The Bay Area’s baseball community has long been passionate — now it has a new team to rally behind.
New York — Grit. Glamour. Greatness.
Few cities embody baseball quite like New York. With its fierce pride and legendary rivalries, NY sets the perfect stage for the WPBL to shine under the brightest lights in sports.
Boston — Where the past meets progress.
A city steeped in baseball history embraces the future with open arms. Boston’s team will stand on the shoulders of generations of fans and players who have defined the sport’s legacy.
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Initially announced as a six-team league, the WPBL will begin play in 2026 and mark the first active professional women’s baseball league since the 1940s. Tryouts were held in August in Washington D.C. and the top 100 players, including former Little League star Mo’ne Davis and USA baseball’s Kelsie Whitmore, advanced to be eligible for selection in the WPBL Draft.
Each of the four teams will feature 15 players.
A regular-season schedule has not been released, and it’s unknown how many games each team will play. The league did say that games will take place at a neutral venue, and there will be playoffs and an all-star competition.
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Siegal was the first woman to coach professional men’s baseball in the United States when she joined the Oakland Athletics organization in 2015. She is the founder of Baseball For All, a nonprofit organization that helps girls play and coach baseball throughout the country.
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