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Women’s Professional Baseball League debuts in Springfield this weekend
Summary
Commissioner Justine Siegel and William Moss told the City Council the WPBL opens Saturday at Robin Roberts Stadium, promising family-friendly affordable games, streaming coverage and local economic benefits; organizers said opening night sold out.
A representative for the host club told the council the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) will play in Springfield starting Saturday, and that opening night has already sold out.
"The women's professional baseball league is a long time coming and, for these women, it's their dream for this chance to play pro baseball," William Moss said, thanking the city for hosting the teams. Commissioner Justine Siegel said the league expects to bring "thousands and thousands of fans" to Springfield and highlighted plans for group packages and community nights with local partners.
Council members welcomed the announcement and asked logistical questions about overflow parking, family activities and opportunities for the council to participate in ceremonial first pitches. Organizers said local businesses and vendors helped prepare Robin Roberts Stadium and that every game will be streamed live; exact broadcast partners will be announced soon.
The presentation closed with an invitation for residents to attend group nights and community-focused events at the ballpark; organizers said some sponsorship activations and community benefits (for example, educator nights) are already planned.
