| Celebrity Owners Throw Out First Pitches as Fans Pack Air-Conditioned Assembly Studios; Four More Sundays of Professional Wiffle Ball, Fan Activities and Affordable Family Entertainment Scheduled Through July |
| Former Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones and Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Nelly helped kick off a sold-out Opening Day at Assembly Studios Sunday, June 7, as Big League Wiffle Ball launched its 2026 season before a sellout crowd eager to see Atlanta’s newest hometown franchise. The successful debut gives Atlanta families four more chances to see celebrity owners, cheer on the hometown team and enjoy a day inside the air-conditioned venue this summer. |
| p.m. each Sunday. For Atlanta sports fans, Jones needs no introduction. Considered one of the best wide receivers of his era, Jones played 10 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, earning seven Pro Bowl selections and five All-Pro honors during his tenure. |
| “Our goal from the beginning was to create something fun, accessible and easy for families to enjoy together,” said Big League Wiffle Ball Founder Logan Rose. “Atlanta turned out for Opening Day, and we’re excited to see the momentum continue throughout the rest of the season.” |
While Jones and Nelly helped draw attention to the Atlanta Ballers, they are far from the only recognizable names involved in the league. Big League Wiffle Ball’s ownership roster also includes Academy Award-winning actor Kevin |
| Costner, internet stars Dude Perfect, entrepreneurs Gary and AJ Vaynerchuk, investors Marc Lasry and David Blitzer, business leaders David Adelman and Ron Biscardi and Molly Bloom and Howard Warren Buffett. |
| League organizers will also continue to incorporate fan-focused entertainment throughout the summer, hosting hot dog eating contests, talent competitions and other interactive activities involving players, fans and on-field personalities.The league follows a “medium-pitch” format designed to create more contact and faster gameplay, leading to fewer walks and strikeouts and more on-field action. |
| Fans who cannot attend games in person can still follow theaction through a growing network of broadcast partners. In addition to national coverage on ESPN and Fubo Sports Network, Big League Wiffle Ball airs on Gray Media stations in Georgia and several other states, along with NESN/SportsNet Pittsburgh, Chicago Sports Network, Angels Baseball TV and NBC Sports Bay Area. |
For sponsorship inquiries or general questions, email LRose@blwwiffleball.com. For media inquiries or to schedule an interview with Logan Rose, contact Jennifer Parks-Sturgeon at JParks-Sturgeon@RoseAllynPR.com or at (480) 495-3806. |
