The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) on Tuesday announced Round Rock as the home of the Texas Volts, the state’s newest women’s professional sports team. The Volts will host their games at Dell Diamond.
AUSL officials cited strong fan support during AUSL games at Dell Diamond last summer as confirmation of the region’s appetite for elite professional softball.
Softball legend Cat Osterman will serve as Volts general manager, joining Head Coach Ricci Woodard (previously of Texas State) and recent University of Texas standout Mia Scott.
“As the Sports Capital of Texas, it’s only fitting that we house the highest level of professional softball in Round Rock,” Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan said. “Dell Diamond has been a cornerstone of our community for over 25 years and the addition of the Texas Volts further strengthens its remarkable legacy.”
The AUSL’s inaugural season in 2025 featured a touring model that brought games to 12 locations across the country, which included a four-game series at Dell Diamond that were among the highest-attended AUSL games anywhere in the country.
The Volts will join the Carolina Blaze, Chicago Bandits, Oklahoma City Spark, Portland Cascade and Utah Talons in the six-team league, which begins play on June 9.
After evaluating numerous potential markets against a comprehensive set of criteria, AUSL selected each host city for its authentic connection to softball, demonstrated support for women’s sports, access to professional-caliber facilities and ability to serve as a long-term home for professional teams.
Osterman was a four-time All-American at The University of Texas and three-time Olympian. Woodard amassed an 878-521-2 (.627) record over 25 seasons at Texas State, mentoring 102 all-conference selections, 35 all-region honorees, and six NFCA All-Americans.
The Volts’ roster also features national team veterans Rachel Garcia and Dejah Mulipola, and former Oklahoma All-American Tiare Jennings.
Fans can become Founding Season Ticket Members, and group tickets for all games are also available. Single game tickets will be available at a later date.
For more information, visit www.milb.com/round-rock/fans/ausl.
