Ceremony Date
The ceremony will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2020. The ceremony starts at 1:30pm.
Ceremony Location
The Ceremony takes place on the grounds of The Clark Sports Center. The Clark Sports Center is located at 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown, New York, 13326.
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
Visit the Baseball Hall Of Fame Induction Weekend visitors site for trip tips, a FAQ about the weekend, and other Induction Weekend information. For more information about the Baseball Hall Of Fame Museum and other Hall Of Famers, visit the Hall Of Fame homepage. Also, be sure to check out their Facebook page and their Twitter page for news and more.
Past Ceremonies
2019 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2018 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2017 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2016 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2015 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2013 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2012 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2011 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2010 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2009 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2008 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2007 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2006 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2005 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2004 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2003 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2002 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2001 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2000 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
1999 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
1998 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
1997 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony