BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Professional Softball League (PSL) announced today that the Birmingham metropolitan area will host the league’s inaugural PSL Championship Week from August 4-8, 2026, bringing the nation’s top professional softball teams, athletes, and fans to the region for a week of championship competition and celebration.
Championship Week will begin on Tuesday, August 4, with the PSL Awards Banquet in Birmingham, recognizing the league’s top players, coaches, and contributors from the inaugural season.
The action then shifts to Bill Roberts Stadium in Trussville, where the top three teams from the 2026 PSL regular season will compete August 5-8 for the first PSL Championship in league history. All championship games will be broadcast nationally on AWSN.
The championship event is expected to attract athletes, coaches, staff, families, sponsors, and fans from across the country, with teams and league personnel staying throughout the Birmingham metropolitan area during Championship Week.
“We are excited to bring the PSL Championship to the Birmingham region and showcase one of the country’s great softball communities,” said Jeremy McDowell, founder and owner within the Professional Softball League and President of the Kansas City Diamonds. “As we built the league, we wanted our championship to be more than just games. We wanted it to be a destination event that celebrates our athletes, our fans, and the continued growth of professional softball. Birmingham provides the perfect stage for that vision.”
The Professional Softball League’s inaugural season features six teams competing across the United States, including the Atlanta Smoke, Chattanooga Chill, Florida Breeze, Florida Vibe, Kansas City Diamonds, and New York Rise. Only the top three teams in the final regular-season standings will advance to Championship Week.
“The Greater Birmingham area is proud to welcome the Professional Softball League and its championship event to our community,” said Dan Williams, CEO and President for the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Women’s sports continue to experience tremendous growth nationwide, and we are excited to showcase our region to athletes, families, and fans from across the country. Hosting events like the PSL Championship helps drive tourism while creating memorable experiences for everyone involved.”
Tickets for the 2026 PSL Championship will go on sale July 1, 2026. Additional details regarding game schedules, ticket packages, fan experiences, and championship activities will be announced in the coming weeks.
Fans can follow the race to Birmingham throughout the regular season as teams compete for one of three championship berths and the opportunity to become the inaugural PSL Champion. For ticket information go to: https://www.professionalsoftballleague.com/general-8
About the Professional Softball League
The Professional Softball League (PSL) is a professional women’s softball league dedicated to creating opportunities for elite athletes while growing the game through competition, player development, and community engagement. The league’s inaugural season features six professional franchises competing across the United States.
