Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14 23:35 | 1 | Duluth Huskies vs Green Bay Booyah | 8-10 |
| 08/13 23:35 | 2 | Duluth Huskies vs Mankato Moondogs | 4-1 |
| 08/12 23:35 | 3 | St. Cloud Rox vs Mankato Moondogs | 4-10 |
| 08/12 23:05 | 2 | Traverse City Pit Spitters vs Green Bay Booyah | 5-10 |
| 08/11 23:35 | 3 | Duluth Huskies vs La Crosse Loggers | 8-0 |
| 08/11 23:35 | 3 | St. Cloud Rox vs Mankato Moondogs | 4-0 |
| 08/11 23:05 | 3 | Wisconsin Woodchucks vs Green Bay Booyah | 4-6 |
| 08/11 23:05 | 3 | Traverse City Pit Spitters vs Kalamazoo Growlers | 5-0 |
| 08/10 22:05 | 3 | Mankato Moondogs vs St. Cloud Rox | 2-1 |
| 08/10 22:05 | 3 | Green Bay Booyah vs Wisconsin Woodchucks | 8-4 |
| 08/10 22:05 | 3 | La Crosse Loggers vs Duluth Huskies | 2-6 |
| 08/10 21:05 | 3 | Kalamazoo Growlers vs Traverse City Pit Spitters | 1-6 |
Teams
Wikipedia - Northwoods League
The Northwoods League is a collegiate summer wooden-bat baseball and softball league. The teams are located in the Northwoods region of the Upper Midwestern United States and Northwestern Ontario, mostly in the U.S. states of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Other teams are located in Michigan, North Dakota, Iowa, Illinois and Ontario.
All players in the league must have NCAA eligibility remaining in order to participate. The league is amateur, and players are not paid, so as to maintain their college eligibility. Graduated senior pitchers are also eligible to play in the Northwoods League. Each team may have four of these players at a time. As of 2025, over 400 Northwoods League alums have gone on to play in Major League Baseball, including Max Scherzer, Marcus Semien, Matt Chapman, Curtis Granderson, Chris Sale, Brandon Crawford and Pete Alonso.
History
Established in 1994, the Northwoods League was the first for-profit summer collegiate baseball league. It has more teams and plays more games than any other summer collegiate baseball league. The purpose of the league is to develop players while college baseball teams are not allowed to work out. Many of the teams in the league play in ballparks formerly occupied by professional clubs from the Midwest League, Prairie League, Northern League, and Frontier League. The wooden bat circuit allows communities deemed too small for professional ball to continue to enjoy high-quality, competitive baseball during the summer months. The Northwoods League was the first summer collegiate baseball league to broadcast on the ESPN network, and currently webcasts all of its games.
In 2020, some teams cancelled their season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For those teams that did play, instead of playing within their usual divisions, they played in hub regions, with some creating temporary teams.
In 2023, the Northwoods League announced plans to create a new softball league. The softball league initially consisted of four teams, based in Madison (Madison Night Mares) and La Crosse, Wisconsin (La Crosse Steam); Mankato, Minnesota (Mankato Habeneros); and Minot, North Dakota (Minot Honeybees). In 2025, the Wausau Ignite was added. For 2026, the league will expand to Grand Forks, North Dakota; it will be the first Northwoods League Softball team to play in a non-Northwoods League Baseball market.
Over 400 league alumni have gone on to play in Major League Baseball (MLB). Alumnus Max Scherzer, the 2017 National League Cy Young Award winner, and American League runner-up Chris Sale faced each other as the starting pitchers in the 2017 and 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Games. Both pitchers had previously played for the La Crosse Loggers.
The Northwoods League operates in a unique format, with teams divided into two divisions, competing in a 72-game regular season that runs from late May to early August. The league is known for its fan-friendly atmosphere, with games held in charming, small-town ballparks that foster a strong sense of community and engagement. Each team is committed to providing an entertaining experience, complete with promotions, themed nights, and family-friendly activities.
One of the standout features of the Northwoods League is its commitment to player development. Many former Northwoods League players have gone on to achieve success in Major League Baseball, making it a respected breeding ground for future stars. The league also emphasizes the importance of education, with players often attending college classes during the season.
The Northwoods League culminates in an exciting postseason tournament, where the top teams compete for the coveted championship title. This tournament not only showcases the best talent in the league but also draws fans from across the region, celebrating the spirit of summer baseball.
Whether you're a die-hard baseball fan or a casual observer, the Northwoods League offers an unforgettable experience filled with thrilling games, community spirit, and the chance to witness the future stars of baseball in action.