2020 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Ceremony Events

Be sure to keep on eye on the Hall of Fame’s Induction Weekend page for more 2020 events and announcements, including interactive sessions with Hall of Famers on Friday, July 24 and Monday, July 27.

For information about future balloting, The Hall of Fame has a special article outlining the upcoming eligibility of retired players.

Attending the Ceremony

Here’s what you need to know to attend the Induction Ceremony:

• Attending the Ceremony is free and no tickets are required. Lawn seating is available for the general public. In order to get the best seats, you need to claim your spot early. Special seating is reserved for family members of inductees and Hall of Fame President’s Circle and Benefactor members.
• The ceremony typically starts around 1:30pm. Between 10,000 and 75,000 fans have gathered on the Sports Center lawn to watch the Ceremony in years past. Be sure to arrive early!
• The local high school will be selling water and other refreshments during the Ceremony. Portable restrooms will be located on the Sports Center grounds during the weekend.
• There is no parking at the Sports Center for the Ceremony. You must park within Cooperstown and walk to the Ceremony (about 1 mile from the Hall of Fame). There are many local residents and business offering off-street parking in driveways and on lawns for a small charge. The Hall of Fame has suggestions regarding parking for visitors on their website.

Visiting the Baseball Hall Of Fame