How to watch 2026 Women’s Pro Baseball League

Batter up! The historical inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League is coming to ESPN Unlimited. Coverage will begin with the opening slate of games in 2026 on August 1, culminating with the WPBL Championship Series, which will determine the league champion in a best-of-five format. The original four teams are Boston, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, and those four teams will play 37 games. The WPBL is available to fans with an ESPN Unlimited plan — either directly or through a traditional pay TV package. The only way to watch all the games and be a part of the history is with a subscription to ESPN Unlimited.

How to watch the Women’s Pro Baseball League

When: Starts Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN Unlimited
Streaming: Watch all of the matchups with a subscription to ESPN Unlimited.
From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.

Everything you need to know to stream the Women’s Pro Baseball League

What is the schedule for the Women’s Pro Baseball League?

Date	Time (ET)	Matchup	Outlet
Aug. 1, 2026	6 p.m.	Los Angeles vs. New York	ESPN+
Aug. 2, 2026	7:30 p.m.	San Francisco at Boston **	ESPN+
Aug. 5, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Boston vs. Los Angeles	ESPN+
Aug. 6, 2026	7:30 p.m.	New York at San Francisco **	ESPN+
Aug. 7, 2026	7:30 p.m.	San Francisco vs. Los Angeles	ESPN+
Aug. 8, 2026	2 p.m.	Boston vs. New York	ESPN+
Aug. 8, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Los Angeles vs. San Francisco	ESPN+
Aug. 9, 2026	7:30 p.m.	New York at Boston **	ESPN+
Aug. 12, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Los Angeles vs. San Francisco	ESPN+
Aug. 13, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Boston at New York **	ESPN+
Aug. 14, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Los Angeles vs. New York	ESPN+
Aug. 15, 2026	2 p.m.	San Francisco vs. New York	ESPN+
Aug. 15, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Los Angeles vs. Boston	ESPN+
Aug. 16, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Boston at New York **	ESPN+
Aug. 19, 2026	7:30 p.m.	New York vs. San Francisco	ESPN+
Aug. 20, 2026	7:30 p.m.	New York at Boston **	ESPN+
Aug. 21, 2026	7:30 p.m.	San Francisco vs. Los Angeles	ESPN+
Aug. 22, 2026	2 p.m.	San Francisco vs. Boston	ESPN+
Aug. 22, 2026	7:30 p.m.	New York vs. Los Angeles	ESPN+
Aug. 23, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Los Angeles at Boston **	ESPN+
Aug. 26, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Boston vs. Los Angeles	ESPN+
Aug. 27, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Los Angeles at New York **	ESPN+
Aug. 28, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Boston vs. San Francisco	ESPN+
Aug. 29, 2026	7:30 p.m.	New York vs. Los Angeles	ESPN+
Aug. 30, 2026	7:30 p.m.	New York at San Francisco **	ESPN+
Sep. 2, 2026	7:30 p.m.	San Francisco vs. Boston	ESPN+
Sep. 3, 2026	7:30 p.m.	New York at Los Angeles **	ESPN+
Sep. 4, 2026	7:30 p.m.	San Francisco vs. New York	ESPN+
Sep. 5, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Los Angeles vs. Boston	ESPN+
Sep. 6, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Boston at San Francisco **	ESPN+
Sep. 9, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Semifinal A Game 1	ESPN+
Sep. 10, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Semifinal B Game 1	ESPN+
Sep. 11, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Semifinal A Game 2	ESPN+
Sep. 12, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Semifinal B Game 2	ESPN+
Sep. 13, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Semifinal A Game 3*	ESPN+
Sep. 14, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Semifinal B Game 3 *	ESPN+
Sep. 16, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Championship Game 1	ESPN+
Sep. 17, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Championship Game 2	ESPN+
Sep. 19, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Championship Game 3	ESPN+
Sep. 20, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Championship Game 4*	ESPN+
Sep. 22, 2026	7:30 p.m.	Championship Game 5*	ESPN+

If necessary.
** Also simulcast on Scripps Sports Network.

Simply because that is the only place that you can watch it. ESPN+ will be the exclusive home for the inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League in 2026, but there are a number of different ways that you can get access to ESPN+. While the streamer was at one point its own standalone service, it is now part of the larger ESPN App. There are two subscription options available in the app: ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited.

Both tiers include ESPN+, but the difference comes in what else is part of the package. ESPN Select is, essentially, what sports fans think of when they think of ESPN+. It provides access to the entire on-demand library of “30 for 30” documentaries, a variety of ESPN studio shows, streaming exclusive series, and sporting events you can’t find anywhere else — including the Women’s Pro Baseball League. A monthly subscription to the services runs $13.

ESPN Unlimited, as the name suggests, not only includes everything found on ESPN Select, but also everything that airs across the entirety of the ESPN Family of Networks, including all sports on ABC. In addition, there are additional ESPN Unlimited exclusives, like WWE Premium Live Events, included in the subscription. In total, the more expensive ESPN streaming subscription will run you $30 per month.

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ESPN Unlimited

ESPN launched its highly anticipated direct-to-consumer streaming service on August 21, 2025. For the first time, this service gives sports fans access to its full lineup of linear channels without a traditional cable or satellite subscription.

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Subscribers can pay the $31.99 monthly fee for ESPN Unlimited, which unlocks all ESPN linear channels — including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN on ABC — plus ESPN+ and ESPN3, totaling around 47,000 live events each year. A subscription may be purchased monthly or annually.

ESPN+ content is available as part of an ESPN Ultimate subscription; those seeking only ESPN+ can subscribe to ESPN Select for $13.99 instead.

ESPN Unlimited offers extensive coverage of the NFL, NBA, MLB, college sports, UFC, soccer, tennis, and more, along with original programming, studio shows, and “30 for 30” documentaries. Starting in 2026, the platform will become the exclusive U.S. streaming home for WWE’s premium live events, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble.

NFL Network and NFL RedZone are also included through an NFL-ESPN partnership, which adds draft coverage, preseason games, and NFL+ Premium features. The enhanced ESPN app will feature Multiview for watching multiple games simultaneously, real-time stats, betting and fantasy tools, personalized highlight reels, and even e-commerce options for tickets and merchandise.

On September 1, 2026, ESPN Unlimited prices were raised — barely a year after launch — from $13 to $14 per month for ESPN Select and from $30 to $32 for ESPN Unlimited.

Viewers can subscribe directly or bundle ESPN Unlimited with Disney+ and Hulu. With its robust live sports lineup, premium features, and the convenience of streaming anywhere, ESPN’s new service is a must-have for die-hard sports fans looking to cut the cord without sacrificing coverage.

$31.99+ / month

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Can you stream the Women’s Pro Baseball League for free?

The short answer is no. ESPN’s streaming service does not offer free trials. However, if you subscribe to a cable, satellite, or live TV streaming service that provides access to the ESPN family of networks as part of its channel offerings, then there is a good chance that you will be able to authenticate your subscription and stream on ESPN Unlimited for no additional cost, but you still have to pay for your initial service. However, there are 37 games and over a month and a half of content, so it would be well worth the money.

If you want to pay for a subscription to the ESPN streamer for SummerSlam, it will cost you $30 per month. The platform does have a cheaper subscription at $13 per month, but the ESPN Select option does not provide access to WWE Premium Live Events. So, you will need to go for the more expensive ESPN Unlimited option for $30.

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About the Women’s Pro Baseball League

The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) is the only professional women’s baseball league in the United States. The League’s historic inaugural season is set to start August 1 and will run through mid-September, including the regular season and playoffs. The League’s debut season will feature four teams – New York Heights, Boston Hunters, Los Angeles Queens, and San Francisco Firebells – and will be held at historic Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois. The League is Co-Founded by Justine Siegal, who is the first woman to coach a professional men’s baseball team and to pitch batting practice in Major League Baseball.

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ESPN Unlimited

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ESPN+ content is available as part of an ESPN Ultimate subscription; those seeking only ESPN+ can subscribe to ESPN Select for $13.99 instead.

On September 1, 2026, ESPN Unlimited prices were raised — barely a year after launch — from $13 to $14 per month for ESPN Select and from $30 to $32 for ESPN Unlimited.

$31.99+ / month

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How to stream the Women’s Pro Baseball League from anywhere

If you’ll be away from home and can’t watch all the action as you normally would, you can still catch all of the action no matter where you are in the world with a VPN. A VPN can be used on your phone, tablet, or computer to make you appear to be back home — even when you’re not — making sure you feel at home no matter where you are. A VPN is a safe and secure way to stay protected online while streaming your favorite sports, movies, and shows on the go. Keep in mind that you will still need a subscription to ESPN Unlimited in order to stream the WPBL with a VPN.

NordVPN is one of the best providers around, at one of the best prices. Currently, you can get two full years of protection for just $3.59 per month — plus you’ll get three extra months FREE. A high-speed VPN with best-in-class security that can be used on up to 10 devices at once — what more could you ask for? Simply sign up, install the software on your device of choice, and start streaming just as you would back home. It couldn’t be easier!

While NordVPN is our recommendation for the best VPN to use while you are traveling, there are a number of other high-quality options available depending on what you are looking for.