Here are a few of the events scheduled for this year’s celebration!

Events throughout the year will be posted here. If you have a Women in Baseball event to share, contact us at info@womeninbaseballweek.org

2026

Champaign County History Museum: Dorothy Schroeder and the All-American Girls’ Professional Baseball League (Champaign, IL, USA) Through 2027

The Champaign County History Museum is now hosting Dottie Schroeder :All-American Girl which follows the life of Dorothy Schroeder and her time in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. This terrific exhibit was curated by our Museum Manager Will Best-Weidman. Learn more at Champaign County History Museum.

Old Fort Baseball Co. Support Women’s Baseball Campaign (Online) Summer, 2026

The IWBC is teaming up with Old Fort Baseball Co. in launching the Support Women’s Baseball campaign. From the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League to today’s rising stars, women have always had a place in the game. It’s time more people knew it. A portion of proceeds from every shirt sold goes directly to the IWBC and our mission to preserve the history and advance the future of women’s baseball. Find the right shirt for you and your baseball family at Old Fort Baseball Co.

Unstoppable Podcast: Alta Weiss: Write Her Name on the Scoreboard (Online) July, 2026

In this cinematic episode of Unstoppable Podcast, we tell the remarkable story of Alta Weiss—the pitcher who captured headlines across Ohio and inspired generations of women who would follow.

Lori is joined by Dr. Leslie Heaphy, president of the board of the International Women’s Baseball Center, vice president of SABR, chair of SABR’s Women in Baseball Committee, and associate professor of history at Kent State University. Together, they explore Alta’s baseball career, her life beyond the game, and why her story still resonates more than a century later.

Listen at Unstoppable.

BaseballBiz on Deck Podcast: Women’s World Baseball Comes to Rockford (Online) July, 2026

Host Mark Corbett sits down with Ryan Woodward — creator of Women in Baseball Week, the Women’s Heritage Baseball Trail, and project coordinator for the International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) in Rockford, Illinois — to discuss an historic summer for women’s baseball.

Listen at BaseballBiz on Deck.

BaseballBiz on Deck Podcast: The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League – AAGPBL & Cuba Expansion Plans (Online) July, 2026

Host Mark Corbett sits down with Merrie Fidler, the foremost historian of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), to explore the league’s remarkable history, from its wartime origins to its ambitious international expansion plans, and the ongoing revival of women’s baseball today.

Listen at BaseballBiz on Deck.

Midway Village Museum: Joyce Hill Westerman (Rockford, IL, USA) July 1 – August 31, 2026

A special exhibit has been added to the Rockford Peaches exhibit at Midway Village Museum for the months of July and August.

Joyce Hill Westerman (1925-2021) grew up in Kenosha playing in the county softball league and in an industrial league. In 1945, Hill joined the All American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association as catcher for the Grand Rapids Chicks. Upon her death in 2021, Westerman left the mementoes of her baseball career with her granddaughter, Tracy Sunday. We are ever grateful to Sunday for loaning the collection to Midway Village Museum for display from July 1 to Aug. 31, 2026. On display will be Westerman’s warm-up jacket, cap and glove, patches, signed baseballs, league programs, and many photos of her years in the League. Plan your visit here.

Kortman Gallery: Amazons of the Diamond, exhibition opening night of art by Margie Lawrence (Rockford, IL, USA) July 17 – September 20, 2026

Kortman Gallery presents “Amazons of the Diamond,” an exhibition by Chicago artist Margie Lawrence featuring her paintings and drawings of classic baseball players with portraits and action images. Portraits include players from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League including the Rockford Peaches, and major league players from the Chicago Cubs. The exhibit opens on Friday July 17th as a kick off event to welcome the Women’s Baseball World Cup 2026 taking place in Rockford July 22-26. A fun exhibition for both art lovers and baseball fans. The Kortman Gallery exhibit runs through September 30th. Learn more at Amazons of the Diamond.

McLean County Museum of History: More Than A Game: A Community History of Baseball & Softball exhibit opening (Bloomington, IL, USA) Opening July 18, 2026

More Than A Game: A Community History of Baseball & Softball presented by Beer Nuts Brand Snacks & the Shirk Family explores 150 years of history.

Changes in racial and gender equality, leisure time, and technology played out on local diamonds across the country. McLean County is no exception.

Admission to the exhibit is included with general museum admission. The McLean County Museum of History is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Tuesdays, admission is FREE and we’re open late until 8 p.m. On Saturdays, we offer free admission during the Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market until Noon. Click here to plan your visit.

Charlotee Museum of History: ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues (Charlotte, NC, USA) July 18, 2026 – October 18, 2026

Developed in collaboration with the National Museum of American History, the ¡Pleibol! exhibit examines how generations of Latinos/as have helped make the game what it is today. From youth and community teams to the Major League, the exhibition reveals how baseball brings people together regardless of race, class, or gender. These inspirational baseball stories reﬂect larger themes in American history that connect us all, on and off the diamond. For details, visit Pleibol.

littlewhitebird: Women in Baseball Week Sale (Online) Summer 2026

Use promo code ROCKFORD26 for 25% off anything in Ellen Lindner’s Etsy store, including the popular Lost Diamonds comic book series, the Cranklet’s Chronicles, and additional comics, trading cards, and art. Visit littlewhitebird and celebrate Women in Baseball Week!

BFA Ambassador Program: PONY Girls Baseball World Series (Shanghai, China) August 1 – 9, 2026

This August, we’re thrilled to be invited again to represent the United States at the 4th annual PONY Girls’ Baseball World Series, which will be hosted in Shanghai. This is an elite event that has previously welcomed teams from countries like Japan, China, the Philippines, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and more. During this trip, players will get to compete in an elite international tournament and enjoy opportunities for cultural exchange and leadership development. Learn more at BFA.

Marshall Public Library: Leona Kearns Exhibit (Marshall, IL, USA) August 1 – 31, 2026

This exhibit, curated by Tanith Harley of Australia, highlights the life and career of local young woman, Leona Kearns, of West Union. Leona was a member of the Philadelphia Bobbies baseball team. This was one of the leading female baseball teams of the 1920’s and 1930’s. They got their name by wearing their hair cut into bobs. Leona went to Japan in 1925 with the team to play in numerous exhibition games. However, when the team began playing poorly, the team sponsors backed out leaving the girls stranded in Japan with no money and no way to return home. Finally, with money raised and sent from home, Leona and three other girls were able to buy tickets home aboard the Empress of Asia. On the way back, the ship encountered a violent storm. A large wave rose and swept Leona and another girl, Nellie Shank, overboard. Nellie was found clinging to a rail, but Leona was never found.

Library hours and directions can be found here.

Baraboo Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department: Girls Baseball Camp (Baraboo, WI, USA) August 4 – 27, 2026

We are gearing up for summer, so we thought it would be a great time to give you a sneak peek at something new. Champs on the Diamond is our brand new girls baseball camp that helps young athletes build skills, confidence, and a love for the game. Stay tuned for registration details because you will not want to miss the fun on the field. Registration will open April 20. More information can be found at Champs on the Diamond.

Women’s Pro Baseball League: Week 3 (Springfield, IL, USA) August 12 – 16, 2026

This summer, four teams—Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco—will go head-to-head across a six-week regular season to fight for position in the first-ever WPBL Playoffs, culminating in September’s WPBL Championship. For schedule details and ticket information, visit WPBL.

Baseball Federation of Malaysia: Malaysia International Women’s Baseball Championship (Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia) August 12 – 16, 2026

The championship will be held at the BFM National Baseball Field of Universiti Putra Malaysia in Selangor. Teams from Bangladesh, Malaysia, Pakistan and Indonesia will compete in the tournament. For updates, visit Baseball Federation of Malaysia – BFM.

SPoRT Apparel at Rockford City Market (Rockford, IL, USA) August 14, 2026

This free, rain-or-shine event is located in the heart of downtown Rockford, IL. In the summer, find us every Friday night underneath the Rockford City Market pavilion and on the surrounding streets. SPoRT Apparel & Collectibles will be there with your favorite Peaches merchandise and information on upcoming events.

Joliet Slammers: Women in Baseball Night (Joliet, IL, USA) August 19, 2026

Women in Baseball Night celebrates the contributions of women throughout the game, from women’s professional baseball to coaching, leadership, and front office roles. Visit Slammers for more information.

Women’s Pro Baseball League: Week 4 (Springfield, IL, USA) August 19 – 23, 2026

Portland Sea Dogs: Women in Sports Night (Portland, ME, USA) August 21, 2026

In honor of Women in Sports Night, the first 1,000 fans to enter the ballpark will receive a talking bobblehead of Sea Dogs broadcaster Emma Tiedemann, who has made history as part of the first all female team to call a Boston Red Sox game. The bobblehead features one of Tiedemann’s historic Sea Dogs radio calls. | Presented By Planet Fitness Tickets at Sea Dogs.

Colorado Springs Comic Con: Megan Cavanagh (Colorado Springs, CO, USA) August 21 – 23, 2026

Please welcome Megan Cavanagh to #CSCC2026 at the Broadmoor World Arena! Megan is best known for her role as Marla Hooch in A League of Their Own, one of the most unforgettable members of the Rockford Peaches. Don’t miss your chance to meet her during our A League of Their Own Theme Week! Buy tickets now at www.cscomiccon.com!

WBSC: Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Stage (Tainan City, Annan, TPE) August 23 – 27, 2026

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) awarded hosting rights for the second group of the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Stage 2026 to the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA), which will host the tournament in Tainan from August 23 to 27.

CTBA will host the event at the Asia-Pacific International Baseball Stadiums and Training Centres (ASPAC) in Annan. The complex, which CTBA designated as the home of the Chinese Taipei National Teams, consists of two standard stadiums, two youth stadiums, two infield training fields, six outdoor pitching/batting training lanes and an indoor training facility.

For more information, game updates, and streaming options, visit WBSC.

Women’s Pro Baseball League: Week 5 (Springfield, IL, USA) August 26 – 30, 2026

Ohio Village Diamonds: Vintage Base Ball (Lewisburg, OH, USA) August 29, 2026

Saturday August 29th 2:00 p.m. vs local club North Lewisburg Oh

The Ohio Village Diamonds are a group of enthusiastic lovers of the game who carry on the tradition of the sport as it was played in mid-nineteenth-century America. To join, or for more information, visit Ohio Village Diamonds.

Women’s Pro Baseball League: Week 6 (Springfield, IL, USA) September 2 – 6, 2026

Western Canada Girls Baseball Alliance: First Annual Aurora Ascent All-Girls Baseball Tournament (Edmonton, AB, USA) September 3 – 6, 2026

Get ready to step up to the plate for an unforgettable weekend of top-tier competition, camaraderie, and celebrating girls in baseball. We are bringing together the best female players from across the continent to showcase their skills, make history, and share their love for the game.

10U, 12U, 14U and 16U age divisions

Team registration open now!

http://communityparkleague.rampregistrations.com

For more info please email:

WCGBA@piratesbaseball.ca

Ohio Village Diamonds: Ohio Cup (Lewisburg, OH, USA) September 4 – 6, 2026

Friday September 4th-6th. Westerville Sports Complex 325 N Cleveland Ave Westerville Oh 43082

Women’s Pro Baseball League: Playoffs (Springfield, IL, USA) September 9 – 22, 2026

WWII Girls Baseball Living History League: Lockport Military History Weekend (Lockport, IL, USA) September 13, 2026

Exhibition Ball Game : 12:00-2:00pm / Dellwood Park, Route 171 & Woods Drive, Lockport, IL 60441. Stay tuned to Living History for updates.

Greenfield Girls Baseball: Steel City Showcase (Pittsburgh, PA, USA) September 18-20, 2026

Join us for the Second Annual Steel City Showcase in Pittsburgh, September 18-20, 2026. All the details are on our website. Maximum of four teams to guarantee multiple games per team. More info at Greenfield Girls Baseball.

Ohio Village Diamonds: Ohio Cup (Hilliard, OH, USA) September 26, 2026

September 26th vs local club Hilliard Historical Festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds 4162 Columbia St Hilliard Oh 43026

Midway Village Museum: World War II Days (Rockford, IL, USA) September 26 – 27, 2026

Visitors to World War II Days engage in elaborate 1940s displays in historical buildings on the museum’s 148-acre campus, which becomes the back drop of a European village during World War II. This military re-enactment is known to be the largest in the Midwest and draws thousands of visitors yearly to the Rockford region and the museum grounds.. Rockford Peaches team reenactors (Sunday only), women’s baseball merchandise, and more are always part of the schedule. More info at World War II Days.

Baseball Victoria: Barclay Cup and Under 21 Women’s Invitational (Melbourne, VIC, Australia) September 27 – October 3, 2026

Baseball Victoria is excited to host the 2026 Barclay Cup from Sunday 27 September to Saturday 3 October, while also introducing a new tournament which will be played at the same time: the Under 21 Women’s Invitational.

Springvale Lions Baseball Club – Barclay Cup
Upwey Ferntree Gully Baseball Club – Under 21 Women’s Invitational

The Barclay Cup will feature seven to ten teams of 13-to-16-year-old girls from across the country coming together to participate in an action-packed week at this beloved junior girls tournament, now in its fifth year.

The new women’s tournament will be open to 17–21-year-old women, offering participants the opportunity to play against peers from around the country and potentially internationally for the first time in Australia for this age group. This event will run from Sunday 27 September to Wednesday 30 September, alongside the first few days of the Barclay Cup, and we hope to have at least six teams in the invitational. Details at Baseball Victoria.

Ohio Village Diamonds: Ohio Cup (Albany, OH, USA) October 3, 2026

Saturday October 3rd 2:00 p.m. at Alexander high School 6125 School Rd Albany Oh 45710 (double header with the Muffins)

Dirt in the Skirt: Barrie Tournament (Niagara Falls, ON, Canada) October 3 – 4, 2026

Dirt in the Skirt started in 2024 as a women-focused slo-pitch charity tournament and community event rooted in respect for the women who came before us and the women playing today. Inspired by the trailblazing athletes of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League of the 1940s, Giving back is a core part of every Dirt in the Skirt tournament. In each city, a local charity or organization is chosen annually as the donation recipient, allowing every event to make a meaningful local impact while bringing people together around a shared cause, and of course, our love for the game!

For information on the Niagara Falls Tournament at Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex, visit Dirt in the Skirt.

DC Girls Baseball: DMV Series (Elliott City, MD, USA) October 10 – 11, 2026

Registration will open in Spring 2026. Registration includes a tournament t-shirt and a ticket to our BBQ/karaoke party for each player and coach. For schedule, age divisions, and registration, visit DMV Series.

Ohio Village Diamonds: Ohio Cup (Columbus, OH, USA) October 11, 2026

Sunday October 11th 2:00 pm Club Match The Ohio Village 800 E 17th Ave Columbus Oh 43211

MLB Breakthrough Series: Girls Baseball (Vero Beach, FL, USA) November 6 – 7, 2026

The Girls Baseball Breakthrough Series is a joint effort on behalf of USA Baseball (USAB) and Major League Baseball. This unique program focuses on developing the players, on and off the field, by providing elite instruction, competitive play, video coverage, seminars and mentorship, all while exposing players to U.S. National Team scouts and collegiate recruiters. The event is cost-free for participants, with USAB covering expenses.

Participants will also have the opportunity to hear from and interact with some of the highest-ranking and most-experienced women throughout Baseball, as well as receive instruction from a coaching staff consisting of current and former members of the U.S. Women’s National Team.

Have questions about the Breakthrough Series? Please email mlbdevelopsinfo@mlb.com.

Roys Hobbs World Series: Women’s Division (Fort Myers, FL, USA) November 19 – 22, 2026

Roy Hobbs Baseball™ is adult amateur recreation baseball, servicing teams and leagues across the United States, Canada, and the Carribean. For updates, visit Roy Hobbs.