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.
WBSC: Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Stage: Ticket Pre-Sale (Online) Spring, 2026
Get tickets now to witness sports history! Join us for the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Stage 2026 in Rockford, IL, USA — the cradle of baseball and global home for girls and women’s baseball. Full Day and All-Tournament passes available at
Eventbrite.
Old Fort Baseball Co. Support Women’s Baseball Campaign (Online) Spring, 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.
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.
Ohio Village Diamonds: Vintage Base Ball (Columbus, OH, USA) July 4, 2026
Saturday July 4th 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Club Match at the Ohio Statehouse 1 Capital Square Columbus Oh 43215
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.
SPoRT Apparel at Rockford City Market (Rockford, IL, USA) July 10, 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.
Ohio Village Diamonds: Vintage Base Ball (Mechanicsburg, OH, USA) July 11, 2026
Saturday July 11th vs Mechanicsburg Indians at Goshen Memorial Park South Parkview Road Mechanicsburg Oh 43044 (double header with the Muffins)
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.
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.
IWBC: Grand Re-Opening of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park (Rockford, IL, USA) July 18, 2026
The International Women’s Baseball Center (IWBC) invites you to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park. This milestone event showcases the historic Stadium’s restoration and reaffirms IWBC’s commitment to expanding opportunities for girls and women in baseball. The occasion also honors the legacy of Maybelle Blair, a pioneering athlete and advocate whose impact continues to inspire generations of players. IWBC welcomes partners, fans and community members to join for a day of baseball, connection and celebration. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
Presented by IWBC, the Grand Re-Opening of Beyer Stadium at Maybelle Blair Park is Saturday, July 18, 2026. Festivities begin at 1 p.m. and feature special guest speakers — including IWBC co-founder, women’s baseball pioneer, and sports trailblazer Maybelle Blair — an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, ceremonial first pitch, photo opportunities, food and beverages, and the first game ever played at the restored Stadium. Special thanks to the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation and the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, lead partners in the restoration project. Visit www.IWBC.org to learn more about IWBC.
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.
Baseball For All: Nationals (Rockford, IL, USA) July 19 – 25, 2026
We are proud to be hosting the 11th annual BFA Nationals, the largest girls’ baseball tournament in the United States, in Rockford, IL: home of the Rockford Peaches and the All-American Girls’ Professional Baseball League.
All players and coaches will also get the extraordinary opportunity to watch the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup Qualifiers, hosted by the International Women’s Baseball Conference, which will also be held in Rockford, IL during the same week. For updates, stay tuned to BFA Nationals.
WBSC: Women’s Baseball World Cup Group Stage (Rockford & Loves Park, IL, USA) July 22 – 26, 2026
The WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup is an international tournament for women’s national baseball teams, sanctioned by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). The 2026 group stage will be hosted right here in Rockford, Illinois, by the IWBC. Stay tuned to iwbc.org/worldcup/ for updates on schedules, hotels, and tickets.
AAGPBL Players Association: 2026 Reunion (Rockford, IL, USA) July 22 – 26, 2026
Our 2026 AAGPBL Reunion will be held in Rockford, IL. Save the date! July 22nd – 26th! More information to follow! First step, register as an associate member on our website to receive VIP emails and updates. We can’t wait for you to join us!
AAGPBL Players Association: Girls of Summer: AAGPBL Player & A League of Their Own Cast Live Q&A (Rockford, IL, USA) July 23, 2026
Join us for a special Player & Cast Meet & Greet with Q&A featuring real AAGPBL players along with cast members from the beloved film A League of Their Own at Rockford’s Midway Village Museum. Hear incredible behind-the-scenes stories, learn what it was really like to play in the historic league and bring the story to the big screen, and ask your burning questions during this fun and interactive session. Tickets and more information at Girls of Summer.
Ohio Village Diamonds: Vintage Base Ball (Waynesfield, OH, USA) July 25, 2026
Saturday July 25th 1:00p.m. vs local club. Waynesfield Veterans park 1 Park Drive Waynesfield Oh 45896 (double header with the Muffins)
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.
Dirt in the Skirt: Barrie Tournament (Barrie, ON, Canada) July 31 – August 1, 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 Barrie Tournament at Barrie Sports Complex, visit Dirt in the Skirt.
Women’s Pro Baseball League: Opening Weekend (Springfield, IL, USA) August 1 – 2, 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.
Ohio Village Diamonds: Vintage Base Ball (Columbus, OH, USA) August 1, 2026
Saturday August 1st 2:00 p.m. Club Match The Ohio Village 800 E 17th Ave Columbus Oh 43211
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.
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.
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 2 (Springfield, IL, USA) August 5 – 9, 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.
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.
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.
Women’s Pro Baseball League: Week 4 (Springfield, IL, USA) August 19 – 23, 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.
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, visit WBSC.
Women’s Pro Baseball League: Week 5 (Springfield, IL, USA) August 26 – 30, 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.
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
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.
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!
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
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: Playoffs (Springfield, IL, USA) September 9 – 22, 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.
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
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.
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)
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.
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
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.
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.
