Fastpitch United—the professional fastpitch softball organization “where professionals & amateurs connect” that was created for “the sole purpose of uniting all levels of fastpitch to promote, develop and grow the sport”—has announced several major moves heading into the Fall and Winter 2025-26 seasons.

These developments include:

1. a tour across the nation where the Fastpitch United athletes will compete at club tournaments nationwide allowing young travel ball players the chance to see the best in the sport,
2. exhibition games matching the pro teams with major Power 4 college powers including SEC universities such as Florida and Georgia.
3. the launch of a new pro team based in the Sunshine State.

Here’s more on each of three breaking news stories…

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Fastpitch United Pro Series

The pro softball organization has finalized the details involving the launch of the Fastpitch United Pro Series which will be composed of professional organizations competing at youth tournaments around the country.

This barnstorming approach will unite the amateur market with elite tournament event directors such as Top Gun Events (and soon-to-be announced others) to bring professional fastpitch professional teams to these locations for joint and strategic partnerships. 

The tour series will also feature revenue sharing of camps, clinics, appearances and competitive games in which a certain number of events will qualify for the series championship concluded at the end of the tour summer schedule. 

Current 2026 tour locations are confirmed for Kansas City, Atlanta, Orlando, Clearwater and Tiger River, South Carolina so far with more to be added soon. 

Note that the tour series head-to-head action will provide the team seedings for the final Fastpitch United championship tournament in 2026 (date and location to be determined and announced shortly). 

Fans can follow the Fastpitch United Pro Series at FastpitchUnited.com for the tour series, league standings and scores and much more event news for 2026 to include additional amateur tournaments, camps, clinics, scouting combines and more. 

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Fall 2025 University Schedule 

Also announced today, Fastpitch United will be competing in a Fall event schedule as well, traveling to university campuses to compete in the college fall atmosphere, again combined with small amateur tournaments, camps and clinics.   

One of the league’s teams, the Florida Vibe, now in its fifth professional season, will compete Oct. 12th against the Florida Gators’ team and then on Nov. 8th in Athens, Ga. versus the Georgia Bulldogs. 

One player on the pro team who has a unique perspective of the Vibe competing against top college squads is Grayson Radcliffe, a five-year veteran on the Vibe who is also an assistant coach at North Carolina State.

“I get to live my dream–being a professional softball player and a college coach at the same time,” she says.

“I’m getting to compete at the highest level while shaping the next generation of athletes to do the same and that’s special. Playing in a league that supports both of these is the opportunity of a lifetime.”

The Vibe is set to announce a full slate of fall events for 2026 fall season traveling the eastern shore along with other professional teams doing the same. 

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New Organization: the Florida Heat 

The Fastpitch United Pro Series has also announced the formation of a new professional organization, the Florida Heat, headquartered in Vierra, Fla. 

The Heat will be joining the Florida Vibe, New York Rise and Kansas City Diamonds with more organizations coming soon.

Ricky Bumgardner Jr., the Team Owner of the Heat, explains what interested him in starting a team in Fastpitch United.

“Bringing the Florida Heat to the Space Coast Complex in Melbourne, Fla. this year marks more than just adding another team — it’s a statement that Florida, and the Space Coast specifically, is ready to be a major player in the newest chapter of professional softball.”

“With the rising momentum of Fastpitch United, increased exposure, and growing fan bases at both collegiate and pro levels, the sport is no longer niche — it’s crossing into mainstream.”

“Establishing a presence here gives athletes a visible dream to aim for, boosts the game, and invites communities to be part of something bigger — a movement that values elite competition, strong role models, and female athletes stepping into the spotlight.”

“The Florida Heat arriving on the Space Coast means our fans won’t just get to watch softball grow — they’ll help build it!” 

Jeff Ahn, the Team Owner of the New York Rise, is excited about the direction the league is taking, including the addition of the Heat and other programs soon to come.  

“It’s great to see the Fastpitch United Pro Series continue adding teams in an inclusive way that helps grow this amazing game of softball.”

Ryan Moore, Team Owner of the Florida Vibe and a driving force behind Fastpitch United, is understandably excited about the latest developments and where the pro game is headed.

“It’s an amazing time for professional fastpitch with the atmosphere buzzing as pro softball is growing rapidly,” he says.

“It’s our goal to bring Florida Vibe fastpitch to every amateur player playing the game today to see some of the most amazing athletes in the world compete.”

“We firmly believe Fastpitch United provides the united platform of relationships to make the professional space sustainable and to be seen by all.”

For the latest breaking news and updates involving Fastpitch United, keep checking back here on Line Drive Softball.