D1 Softball to Activate at the 2023 WPF Draft
Oklahoma City (April 7, 2023) - D1 Softball, the number one source for college softball coverage, is partnering with WPF for the 2023 College Draft on April 17th, in Oklahoma City. The leading provider of softball scores, stats, and storylines will sponsor the player’s lounge, where current WPF athletes and select guests will enjoy the draft, and host the official post-draft show.
”This partnership makes sense, and has been an exciting process as far as creativity and collaboration goes. Tara and the D1 (softball) team are first-class, and they want to help the league provide an exceptional experience for everyone in attendance at this year’s draft.” - Lauren Chamberlain, WPF Commissioner.
For the first time in league history, this year’s college draft will be open to the public. Guests can mingle with current players, front office staff, partners and fans while watching WPF team’s pick their next superstars live from inside the Yale Theatre. The draft begins at 6PM CST on WPF’s YouTube Channel, and the Official D1 Softball Post-Draft show will be available to watch on D1 platforms immediately following the conclusion of the draft.
“We are excited to partner with the WPF and cover the 2023 Draft in the heart of college softball - Oklahoma City. As a huge believer in growing the sport, I cannot think of a better time to invest even more in the development of pro softball alongside Lauren Chamberlain and the league. With this new partnership, the fans will be able to experience more in-depth coverage of their favorite players from D1Softball to the WPF. - Tara Henry, D1 Softball
Follow along with D1 Softball as they continue their extensive coverage of the 2023 NCAA softball season, at their website and on socials @D1Softball. Limited amounts of tickets for the 2023 WPF Draft are available here.
About D1 Softball
D1 is rooted in its mission of growing the game by providing the best softball coverage all year long. Following along at d1softball.com and on socials @D1Softball.
About Women’s Professional Fastpitch
Women’s Professional Fastpitch (WPF) is the official professional softball league in the United States, founded by USA Softball, USSSA, and Smash It Sports. WPF showcases the best athletes in softball, provides a world-class experience for fans, and connects young fans to their idols. You can keep up with all the action at wprofastpitch.com or on socials @wprofastpitch.