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LMS Names León Host for Inaugural All-Star Game and Home Run Derby on Feb. 16–17, 2026

The showcase ties into León’s 450th anniversary to signal the LMS’s push to elevate professional women’s softball.

Overview

  • League officials announced the venue and formats at a León press conference led by Horacio de la Vega, Daniela Leal and Mauricio Martínez.
  • All eight LMS franchises will participate as the league enters its third season in 2026.
  • The All-Star Game will feature two 16-player selections with 14 league picks and two fan-voted spots, with staffs drawn from 2025 champion Diablos and runner-up Sultanes.
  • The game will be seven innings with only one extra inning allowed, after which a tie will stand if the score remains even.
  • The Home Run Derby will include one representative from each team across three rounds, with 10 outs per hitter, optional 20-second rests, a bonus swing for every three consecutive homers and defined tiebreak swings.