Archive · 29 May 2025
MLB Invests in Athletes Unlimited Softball League, Boosts Women's Sports
Major League Baseball (MLB) is investing in a new women's professional softball league called Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL).
It's like when a big brother helps out his sister's new club!
MLB is giving money and helping to show the games on TV.
The first game will be on June 7, 2025.
They hope this will help more people watch and get excited about softball, just like how the Women's College World Series has drawn a lot of viewers.
The league will also have a new leader, Kim Ng, who knows a lot about sports.
This is a big deal because it can help more girls dream of playing pro softball!
MLB is investing in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), a new women's professional softball league.
MLB's investment includes financial and promotional support for the AUSL.
The AUSL's inaugural season starts on June 7, 2025, with games broadcast on MLB Network, MLB.tv, and ESPN.
Kim Ng, former Miami Marlins executive, is the new commissioner of the AUSL.
The AUSL plans to become a city-based league with six teams in 2026.
- Who
- MLB is investing in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). The league will be led by Kim Ng.
- What
- MLB is investing over 20% in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), a new professional women's softball league.
- When
- MLB announced the investment on May 29, 2025, and the AUSL's first season starts June 7, 2025.
- Where
- The AUSL will have games in 12 cities across the country, with plans to expand to a city-based league.
- Why
- MLB aims to support women's sports and capitalize on softball's growing popularity.
- League Name
- Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL)
- MLB Investment
- Over 20% stake
- First Game Date
- June 7, 2025
- Number of Teams (Season 1)
- 4
- Games per Team (Season 1)
- 24
- Commissioner
- Kim Ng
- Broadcasting
- MLB Network, MLB.tv and ESPN