Women's International Baseball in Rockford - World Cup, WBSC, BFA & AAGPBL - Bonus

BaseballBiz On Deck —Guest: Ryan Woodward | Recorded June 10, 2026Episode Summary Host Mark Corbett sits down with Ryan Woodward — creator of Women in Baseball Week, the Women's Heritage Baseball Trail, and project coordinator for the International Women's Baseball Center (IWBC) in Rockford, Illinois — to discuss an historic summer for women's baseball.Key Topics CoveredWomen's Baseball World Cup — Group Stage in Rockford, IL (Late July 2026)Rockford is hosting a World Cup Group Stage the last week of July, with 6 international teams competingGame times: 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 7:00 PM daily — all six teams play every dayTeam USA plays every 7:00 PM night gameDay passes available (recommended for single-day attendees)Rockford has also been awarded the 2027 Women's Baseball World Cup FinalsTickets available via Eventbrite or through iwbc.orgMedia AccreditationMedia credential applications open Friday, June 12, 2026 through July 17, 2026Apply via the WBSC portal, linked from iwbc.orgVolunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer spots still available for World Cup events at Rivet Stadium and Beyer StadiumSign up and find details at iwbc.orgRoles include ticketing, ushering, and assisting teams at Beyer StadiumA Historic Week — Three Events ConvergingWomen's Baseball World Cup Group Stage — Rivet StadiumBaseball For All National Tournament — ~700 girls across multiple age divisions, playing at Park District Sports Core TwoAll-American Girls Baseball League Reunion — AAGPBL legends returning to RockfordBeyer Stadium Grand Reopening — June 20, 2026The legendary home of the Rockford Peaches has undergone major renovations over 9 monthsNew additions: lights, leveled outfield, scoreboard, press box, PA system, irrigation systemMaybelle Blair (age 99!) is expected to attend the reopeningGrand reopening: Saturday, June 20th, Rockford, ILLinks & ResourcesIWBC Website & World Cup info: iwbc.org WBSC: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2026-x-womens-baseball-world-cup-group-stage-rockford/home Women's Heritage Baseball Trail: https://womeninbaseballweek.org/index.php/heritagetrail/Women in Baseball Week: https://womeninbaseballweek.org/ Baseball For All: https://baseballforall.com/nationals/ AAGPBL: aagpbl.orgTickets: Eventbrite About Ryan Woodward Ryan Woodward is the creator of Women in Baseball Week, founder of the Women's Heritage Baseball Trail, and project coordinator for the International Women's Baseball Center in Rockford, Illinois. He is a passionate advocate for the history and future of women in baseball.