Charlotte, North Carolina – July 27, 2026 –TicketReturn, an industry-leading box office, online, and mobile ticketing technology company, has partnered with the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) to provide ticketing technology for the league’s historic inaugural season. The partnership will support the launch of the first professional women’s baseball league in the United States in more than 70 years, delivering a modern ticketing experience for fans while providing the WPBL with reliable technology to support its long-term growth.
TicketReturn and the WPBL will work together to create an exceptional fan experience from the league’s first pitch, making it easy for fans to purchase tickets while equipping the league with the tools needed to manage ticketing operations throughout its inaugural season.
“Teaming up with TicketReturn is a game-changer for the League as we continuously look for ways to elevate the fan experience,” said Keith Stein, CEO of the WPBL. “By leveraging TicketReturn’s innovative ticketing solutions, we are streamlining digital access and making it easier than ever for our growing fan base to engage with our teams. This collaboration reflects our commitment to modernizing our game-day operations and delivering a seamless, high-quality experience from the moment fans purchase their tickets through the final pitch.”
“We’re honored to partner with the Women’s Pro Baseball League as it prepares for its historic inaugural season,” said Christie Hussey, Chief Operating Officer at TicketReturn. “The launch of the WPBL is another important step forward for women’s sports, and we’re proud to provide the technology that will help connect fans with the league from day one while supporting its long-term vision for growth.”
Together, TicketReturn and the WPBL are committed to delivering a modern, fan-focused ticketing experience that supports the league’s mission of growing professional women’s baseball and inspiring future generations of athletes and fans.
The League’s historic inaugural season is set to start August 1st and will run through the second half of September at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois. The WPBL’s opening weekend is set for a blockbuster debut on Saturday August 1st, at 5:00 p.m. CST when Team USA’s powerhouse duo, Denae Benites and Kylee Lahners, of the New York Heights take on a star-studded Los Angeles Queens lineup featuring baseball superstar Mo’ne Davis, Team USA’s Ashton Lansdell, and Japanese legend Ayami Sato.
In the opening weekend’s second game on Sunday, August 2nd at 6:30 p.m. CST, the WPBL’s No. 1 overall pick, Kelsie Whitmore of the San Francisco Firebells will battle Boston Hunters’ international sensations, including Korean pitcher Hyeonah Kim and Canadian National team star Alli Schroder. A detailed schedule for the WPBL’s 2026 inaugural season is now available online with tickets available for purchase.
About TicketReturn
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, TicketReturn is a leading provider of box office, online, and mobile ticketing solutions, trusted by more than 1,000 venues and distributing over 350 million tickets annually. TicketReturn’s technology powers colleges and universities, professional sports organizations, motorsports, horse racing, fairs, festivals, and live entertainment venues across North America, helping organizations simplify operations, enhance the fan experience, and drive revenue growth.
About the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL)
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 st and will run through September including both a regular season and playoffs. The League’s debut season will feature their 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 baseball pioneer, Justine Siegal, who is the first woman to coach a professional men’s baseball team and to pitch batting practice in Major League Baseball. For more information, visit www.womensprobaseballleague.com.
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