The WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage 2026 is hitting Rivets Stadium in Loves Park July 22-26, and a huge partnership just dropped to back it up. Rockford's Bucciferro Family McDonald's is teaming up with the International Women's Baseball Center to support the tournament with meal promotions, charitable giving initiatives, and family activities. It's a full-on community effort to bring this major international event to life, featuring teams from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Korea, and Hong Kong, China all battling it out.
Grab Your Red Shades: The Maybelle Blair Meal Is Here
Forget what you think you know about fast food promotions because this one is special. The Bucciferro Family McDonald's is rolling out a limited-time Maybelle Blair Meal from July 21-26 at participating Rockford-area restaurants. This isn't just a random combo; it's named after International Women's Baseball Center co-founder and total baseball pioneer, Maybelle Blair herself. You get two cheeseburgers, fries, and a fountain drink. Seriously, how often do you get a meal named after a legend? But wait, there's more! If you grab the Maybelle Blair Meal, you can also snag a pair of Maybelle-inspired red sunglasses. Just redeem them during the 7 p.m. game on July 25 at Rivets Stadium, while supplies last. Not only do you get a sweet meal and some cool shades, but a portion of every meal sold goes directly to benefit the IWBC. That's a win-win in our book. It shows a real commitment, not just to the game, but to the women who've paved the way and those who are still making history.Ronald McDonald's Decade-Long Hiatus Ends for a Good Cause
Beyond the cool meal, this partnership is diving deep into community support. The IWBC and Bucciferro Family McDonald's are hosting a weeklong donation drive for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison. Fans hitting games at Rivets Stadium are encouraged to bring household essentials. We're talking paper towels, disinfectant wipes, unscented laundry detergent pods, dryer sheets, dishwasher detergent pods, 13-gallon trash bags, and toilet paper. Every bit helps, so let's show up big for this. And get this: Ronald McDonald himself is making his first public appearance in Rockford in almost ten years! He'll be at the 7 p.m. game on July 25 for Mascot & Superhero Night at Rivets Stadium. He's throwing the ceremonial first pitch, doing fan photo ops, and he won't be alone. Grimace, Hamburglar, Birdie, Hammy the IceHog, and Rally the Rivetsaurus are all joining the party. Kids, you definitely want to dress up as your favorite superhero for this one. Dr. Kat Williams, IWBC CEO, said it best: McDonald's dedicated support for women's sports and the community is "vital in bringing this historic international tournament to life." You can still snag tickets for the tournament. All-week passes for all 15 games are $95, one-day passes for three games are $25, and single-game passes are just $10 a pop. The action kicks off July 22 and runs through July 26. Go check out IWBC.org/worldcup for more details, or hit them up on social media!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.