The Northwoods League will introduce a new softball team, the Grand Forks Spitfires, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, marking an expansion of its softball division into a non-baseball market in 2026. The move follows the league’s successful softball growth, which added the Wausau Ignite in 2025. The Grand Forks Spitfires name was officially revealed on November 11, 2025, as part of the league’s broader strategy to expand baseball and softball opportunities in regional markets. Blue Chip Pro Baseball athletes could find new developmental and competitive opportunities in this expanding summer league environment in the Upper Midwest.