rewrite this title A New Chapter in Women’s Baseball: All-American Women’s Baseball Classic Returns to the Historic Stage

Honoring the past, shaping the future. From August 1–3, 2025, the All-American Women’s Baseball Classic will bring together top female talent at the iconic Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, North Carolina. Hosted by USA Baseball and the Durham Bulls, in collaboration with the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) and American Girls Baseball (AGB)—and with support from Major League Baseball (MLB)—this event is a celebration of women’s baseball past, present, and future.

The Classic will serve as both a scouting event for future USA Baseball Women’s National Team opportunities and a powerful tribute to the original trailblazers of the AAGPBL. Athletes will be grouped into four teams named after the AAGPBL’s founding franchises: the South Bend Blue Sox, Racine Belles, Kenosha Comets, and Rockford Peaches. A round-robin format will have each team playing three games, with a champion crowned based on a point system.

All six games will stream live and free on MLB.com, MLB.TV, and the MLB App.

More Than a Tournament

Off the field, the Classic offers several ways to honor and advance women in baseball:

July 31 Welcome Reception – Includes a special panel discussion and screening of A League of Their Own

August 1 PLAY BALL Event – Athletes will coach local youth in MLB’s signature engagement program

August 2 Morning Workout – An optional player development opportunity led by USA Baseball coaching staff

Game Schedule (All times ET)

Friday, August 14:00 p.m. – Racine Belles vs. Kenosha Comets7:00 p.m. – Rockford Peaches vs. South Bend Blue Sox

Saturday, August 24:00 p.m. – South Bend Blue Sox vs. Kenosha Comets7:00 p.m. – Rockford Peaches vs. Racine Belles

Sunday, August 311:00 a.m. – Rockford Peaches vs. Kenosha Comets1:30 p.m. – Racine Belles vs. South Bend Blue Sox

Applications Now Open

Athletes born in 2009 or earlier are eligible to apply for the Classic through July 1, 2025. Submissions will be reviewed by USA Baseball staff, and selected players will receive formal invitations via email.

Tickets and additional broadcast details will be announced soon. For more information about the USA Baseball Women’s National Team, visit USABaseball.com or follow @USABaseballWNT on Twitter.