AUSL cities and schedule for 2026 season announced
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Key Points:
- The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) has announced six permanent home cities for its expanded teams in the 2026 season: Carolina Blaze, Chicago Bandits, Oklahoma City Spark, Portland Cascade, Texas Volts, and Utah Talons.
- Backed by Major League Baseball, the AUSL debuted in 2025 with a touring model and strong fan engagement; the shift to city-based teams aims to deepen local connections and stabilize the league’s presence in professional women’s sports.
- The 2026 season will feature a 25-game schedule per team from June 9 to July 20, with an expanded playoff format including a play-in game, and ESPN will broadcast 47 regular-season games plus the championship.
