ANNUAL LEAGUE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING HELD AUGUST 8!

⚾ WIBL LEAGUE UPDATE ⚾

August 8, 2026 - Some of you may have noticed that the Wichita Independent Baseball League has temporarily removed its Fall 2026 schedule from both Facebook and the league website.

The WIBL will hold its annual organizational meeting this Saturday. League representatives will review several important matters, including the possible addition of another member club and the remaining ballpark arrangements for the upcoming season.

One of the facilities the WIBL had been working to secure was Robert Thurman Field in Wichita. Although our initial discussions were encouraging, the final agreement presented to the league contained pricing and operating requirements that differed significantly from what had originally been discussed. With Opening Day approaching quickly, the league decided it was best to continue finalizing other available ballpark options rather than publish a schedule that might require several additional revisions.

The good news is that several surrounding communities and member clubs have stepped forward to help. The Wichita Linemen and Wichita Woodpeckers have secured access to the Mulvane ballpark, while the Wichita Aeros have secured three home dates in Rose Hill. Additional arrangements are still being completed for other member clubs.

Rather than create confusion by repeatedly changing the public schedule, the WIBL will release one updated and finalized schedule after Saturday’s organizational meeting and the remaining facility details have been confirmed.

We appreciate the discussions held with City of Wichita officials and remain open to future opportunities that are workable for everyone involved. Our priority is providing safe, affordable, and dependable facilities for our players, clubs, and fans.

Thank you for your patience and continued support of the Wichita Independent Baseball League. We are excited about the progress being made and look forward to sharing more news following Saturday’s meeting.