Inspiration Guide

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National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction
National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction, Milo Stewart, Jr
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Memorial Day Weekend · Doubleday Field

Hall of Fame Military Classic

A Tribute to Service and Sacrifice

A Memorial Day Weekend tradition returns to Doubleday Field in celebration of America's 250th birthday. On Saturday, May 23, 2026, Hall of Famers including Wade Boggs, Rollie Fingers, Todd Helton, Fergie Jenkins, Tony La Russa, Scott Rolen, and Joe Torre take the field alongside active-duty military players in a Legends Game honoring those who serve.

Home Run Derby

12:00 p.m.

Legends Game

1:00 p.m.

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$18 – $20

Youth Clinic

May 22, 4 p.m.

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2026 National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction logo features a stars-and-stripes inspired design with the names BELTRÁN, JONES and KENT on a blue home plate with red COOPERSTOWN, NY banner.HALL OF FAME WEEKEND 2026

The eyes of the baseball world will be focused on Cooperstown July 24–27, 2026 as the legends of the game come home and the next class takes their place among the immortals. This is what baseball has been building toward all year.

The Class of 2026 — Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent — will be inducted Sunday, July 26 at 1:30 p.m. on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. The ceremony is free and open to the public.

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Official Hall of Fame Induction Travel Packages for 2026

Witness history in the making as Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Jeff Kent are enshrined alongside baseball's all-time greats in Cooperstown. Beltrán, one of the most complete switch-hitters of his generation. Jones, widely regarded as the greatest defensive center fielder to ever play the game. Kent, the most prolific power-hitting second baseman in baseball history. The Class of 2026 is a worthy addition to the hallowed halls. 

oin fans from around the world in Cooperstown for Induction Weekend 2026, and travel with confidence through Sports Travel & Tours, the official group tour partner of the Hall of Fame. Choose from exclusive travel packages designed to give you the full Cooperstown experience.

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The Full 2026 Weekend Schedule

Friday

July 24

Turn Two with Ozzie Smith

Fan event hosted by Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith

Saturday

July 25

Awards Presentation

3:00 p.m.

Parade of Legends

6:00 p.m. · Main Street, Cooperstown

Sunday

July 26

⚾ Induction Day

Induction Ceremony

1:30 p.m. · Clark Sports Center · Free & Open to the Public

Lawn seating is first-come, first-served — arrive early.

Monday

July 27

Road to Cooperstown — Live Podcast Taping

Doubleday Field, Cooperstown

Heads up: Lodging within 30 miles fills up fast — often the same week the class is announced in January. Albany, Binghamton, and Oneonta are all reasonable drives if you're still looking. Browse lodging options →