In May, the formation of the Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) was announced to begin in 2026 . It marked a turning point in women's sports history at a time when women's sports is increasing in popularity.
One of the big names expected to join is former LLWS standout pitcher Mo'ne Davis. On Tuesday, the first four teams were officially announced , according to Jordy Fee-Platt of The Athletic. The locations for the first four teams will be in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Boston.
“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,” said Justine Siegal, co-founder of the WBPL.
Additionally, each roster will consist of 15 players.
“We want to kick off on a really high note and a