The 2026 WPBL schedule marks a historic first: the Women's Pro Baseball League is playing its inaugural season, and every game is streaming nationally on ESPN. Four teams – the Boston Hunters, Los Angeles Queens, New York Heights, and San Francisco Firebells – play a 30-game slate from August 1 through September 6, all at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois, before a four-team playoff crowns the first champion. Below is the full schedule, a standings tracker, how to watch on ESPN, and a free printable you can tape up for the season.
- League: Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL), inaugural season
- Teams: Boston Hunters, Los Angeles Queens, New York Heights, San Francisco Firebells
- Venue: Robin Roberts Stadium, Springfield, Illinois (neutral site)
- Regular season: August 1 to September 6, 2026 (15 games per team)
- Playoffs: All four teams; semifinals Sept 9, WPBL Championship Sept 16
- How to watch: ESPN platforms (U.S.); select games on Scripps Sports Network
- Last updated: August 2, 2026
2026 WPBL Schedule (All 30 Games)
Every 2026 WPBL regular-season game, in date order. All games are played at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois, and all times are Central. The season opens August 1 with the Los Angeles Queens at the New York Heights and runs through September 6.
| Date | Games (Away at Home) |
|---|---|
| Aug 1 Sat | Los Angeles Queens at New York Heights – 5:00 PM CT |
| Aug 2 Sun | San Francisco Firebells at Boston Hunters – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 5 Wed | Boston Hunters at Los Angeles Queens – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 6 Thu | New York Heights at San Francisco Firebells – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 7 Fri | San Francisco Firebells at Los Angeles Queens – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 8 Sat | Boston Hunters at New York Heights – 1:00 PM CT Los Angeles Queens at San Francisco Firebells – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 9 Sun | New York Heights at Boston Hunters – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 12 Wed | Los Angeles Queens at San Francisco Firebells – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 13 Thu | Boston Hunters at New York Heights – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 14 Fri | Los Angeles Queens at San Francisco Firebells – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 15 Sat | San Francisco Firebells at New York Heights – 1:00 PM CT Los Angeles Queens at Boston Hunters – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 16 Sun | Boston Hunters at New York Heights – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 19 Wed | New York Heights at San Francisco Firebells – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 20 Thu | New York Heights at Boston Hunters – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 21 Fri | San Francisco Firebells at Los Angeles Queens – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 22 Sat | San Francisco Firebells at Boston Hunters – 1:00 PM CT New York Heights at Los Angeles Queens – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 23 Sun | Los Angeles Queens at Boston Hunters – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 26 Wed | Boston Hunters at Los Angeles Queens – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 27 Thu | Los Angeles Queens at New York Heights – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 28 Fri | Boston Hunters at San Francisco Firebells – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 29 Sat | New York Heights at Los Angeles Queens – 6:30 PM CT |
| Aug 30 Sun | New York Heights at San Francisco Firebells – 6:30 PM CT |
| Sept 2 Wed | San Francisco Firebells at Boston Hunters – 6:30 PM CT |
| Sept 3 Thu | New York Heights at Los Angeles Queens – 6:30 PM CT |
| Sept 4 Fri | San Francisco Firebells at New York Heights – 6:30 PM CT |
| Sept 5 Sat | Los Angeles Queens at Boston Hunters – 6:30 PM CT |
| Sept 6 Sun | Boston Hunters at San Francisco Firebells – 6:30 PM CT |
2026 WPBL Standings
With only four teams and a 30-game season, every result swings the standings and the playoff seeding, which sets the semifinal matchups (the top seed plays the fourth seed, and the second seed plays the third). Print the tracker above to keep the win-loss records current as the season plays out. Here are the four clubs chasing the first WPBL title.
| Team | Metro | Home Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Hunters | Boston | Robin Roberts Stadium (Springfield, IL) |
| Los Angeles Queens | Los Angeles | Robin Roberts Stadium (Springfield, IL) |
| New York Heights | New York | Robin Roberts Stadium (Springfield, IL) |
| San Francisco Firebells | San Francisco | Robin Roberts Stadium (Springfield, IL) |
How to Watch the 2026 WPBL on ESPN
ESPN holds the media rights to the inaugural WPBL season, carrying the full slate of regular-season games and the entire postseason for U.S. viewers across its platforms, including the ESPN app and ESPN+. A select group of games also airs on the Scripps Sports Network, and fans outside the United States can stream games on the league's official YouTube channel. Exact platform for each game (streaming versus a linear window) is confirmed closer to first pitch, so check the ESPN listings on game day.
2026 WPBL Playoffs and Championship
All four WPBL teams advance to the postseason. Seeding from the regular-season standings sets the best-of-three semifinals, where the top seed faces the fourth seed and the second seed meets the third, beginning Wednesday, September 9. The two winners then meet in the best-of-five WPBL Championship Series, which starts September 16 and crowns the league's first champion by late September. Print the full postseason field with our 2026 WPBL playoff bracket.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026 WPBL season start?
The inaugural WPBL regular season runs from August 1 through September 6, 2026, with the opener between the Los Angeles Queens and New York Heights on August 1. Each team plays 15 games.
What teams are in the WPBL?
The 2026 WPBL has four teams: the Boston Hunters, Los Angeles Queens, New York Heights, and San Francisco Firebells. All four play at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois.
How can I watch the WPBL?
Every 2026 WPBL regular-season and playoff game is available in the United States on ESPN platforms, including the ESPN app and ESPN+. A select slate also airs on the Scripps Sports Network, and international fans can watch on the league's YouTube channel.
How do the WPBL playoffs work?
All four teams make the playoffs. The best-of-three semifinals (top seed versus fourth seed, second versus third) begin September 9, and the best-of-five WPBL Championship Series starts September 16.
Is there a printable WPBL schedule?
Yes. A free printable PDF with the full 30-game schedule and a blank standings tracker is available at the top of this page.
More Printable Schedules and Brackets
Track the rest of the summer with the printable 2026 WPBL playoff bracket, plus our 2026 MLB playoff bracket and WNBA standings.
