Today's Hours: 9 A.M. - 7 P.M.
Today's Hours: 9 A.M. - 7 P.M.
The fans came to Cooperstown on Sunday from throughout the country and Latin America to celebrate the Class of 2024 at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s 75th Induction Ceremony. Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Jim Leyland and Joe Mauer responded in turn with induction speeches that honored their families, friends and the game itself. Fifty-one Hall of Famers took the Induction Stage on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center. An estimated crowd of 28,000 – and a national television audience on MLB Network – soaked in every word from the newest members of baseball’s most exclusive team.
The Hall of Fame Class of 2024. From l-r: Jim Leyland, Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer
Forty-seven past-inducted Hall of Fame members were here to celebrate the induction of the Hall of Fame Class of 2024. 51 total Hall of Famers, including 2024 electees Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Jim Leyland and Joe Mauer, were part of Hall of Fame Weekend festivities in Cooperstown.
Italics indicate HOF Class of 2024
Forty-seven past-inducted Hall of Fame members were here to celebrate the induction of the Hall of Fame Class of 2024. 51 total Hall of Famers, including 2024 electees Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Jim Leyland and Joe Mauer, were part of Hall of Fame Weekend festivities in Cooperstown.
Italics indicate HOF Class of 2024
Free admission to the Museum
Early access to the Museum on Saturday and Sunday
A free copy of the Commemorative Hall of Fame Weekend Program
Reserved seating for the Induction Ceremony for Contributor, President’s Circle and Benefactor Members
The Class of 2024 will be inducted Sunday, July 21 at 1:30 p.m. on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown.
Always a Hall of Fame Weekend favorite, Ozzie Smith will return to Cooperstown with his Hall of Fame friends to host Turn Two with Ozzie. This unique event, taking place on Friday, July 19, will support the Museum’s Education Program.
Friday, July 19 from 1pm - 6:30pm and Saturday, July 20 from 9am - 4:30pm at Doubleday Field.
Join Major League Baseball, Coach Ballgame and the National Baseball Hall of Fame for a special PLAY BALL event. MLB's PLAY BALL events demonstrate the positive way the game can serve as an outlet for physical activity, fun with friends and learning how to play the sport at its most basic levels. No baseball/softball equipment or experience is necessary. Wear comfortable athletic clothing, and come ready to have fun!
All participants will receive a free PLAY BALL T-shirt, wristband, and bat and ball set to take home!
This event is free, but space is limited and advance registration is requested.
The Awards Presentation will take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 20.
Boston Red Sox radio voice Joe Castiglione will be presented with the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasters and we will take a look back the Red Sox - Yankees rivalry at the July 20 Awards Presentation, which will be held at the Glimmerglass Festival, located just north of the Village of Cooperstown. The late Gerry Fraley will be honored with the BBWAA Career Excellence Award for writers at the event, which takes place in the Alice Busch Opera Theater.
Tickets for the 2024 Hall of Fame Awards Presentation are now sold out.
A chance to see the game’s legends up close, the Hall of Fame Parade of Legends returns to Cooperstown at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 20.
Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen at the 2023 Legends of the Game Roundtable.
Class of 2024 inductees Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Jim Leyland and Joe Mauer will share memories at the Legends of the Game Roundtable on Monday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m., at Doubleday Field.
The fans came to Cooperstown on Sunday from throughout the country and Latin America to celebrate the Class of 2024 at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s 75th Induction Ceremony.
The eyes of the baseball world will be focused on Cooperstown in less than two weeks, with the legends of the game in town to see history unfold during Hall of Fame Weekend.
Three of the best two-way players of their era and one of the game’s most respected managers will be honored in Cooperstown during Hall of Fame Weekend 2024, July 19-22, as the baseball world celebrates its most historic weekend.
Ozzie Smith returns to Cooperstown to host this annual Museum fundraiser on July 19. Find out how you can join Ozzie and his Hall of Fame friends at Doubleday Field for a morning of stories and memories.
Parade starts at 6 p.m. and features returning Hall of Famers.
Class of 2024 inductees Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Jim Leyland and Joe Mauer to share memories on Monday, July 22, at Doubleday Field.
The plaques of the members of the Class of 2024 will be installed during Hall of Fame Weekend before visiting ballparks.
The 2024 Inductees Exhibit is open on the Museum's third floor, celebrating the Class of 2024 members through several artifacts from their careers.
Jim Leyland visited the Hall of Fame in January for his Orientation Tour. His plaque will join those of Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer on the oak walls when the Class of 2024 is inducted on July 21.
Shortly after the election to the Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer were introduced Thursday in Cooperstown.
The Museum maintains the following Hall of Fame Weekend hours: Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Monday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Advance tickets are not necessary but are recommended. For Hall of Fame Members, doors open at 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. As always, Hall of Fame Members receive free admission.
The Class of 2024 will be inducted Sunday, July 21 on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. The Ceremony will begin at 1:30. Those attending are advised to arrival early.
The Sunday, July 21, Induction Ceremony will take place on the grounds outside of the Clark Sports Center, which is located on lower Susquehanna Avenue, just one mile south of the Hall of Fame.
Lawn seating for the event is unlimited and free of charge. A blanket or lawn chair is recommended for comfortable viewing.
Reserved seating is available for Contributor, President’s Circle and Benefactor Level Museum Members.
The Induction Ceremony historically lasts two-to-three hours.
Three trolley lots, located just outside the village limits and color-coded in red, blue and yellow, are available for those visitors in the immediate Cooperstown village area. Parking in these lots is free, and a trolley ticket good for unlimited daily transportation costs $5, payable by cash only on the trolley. The trolley service will operate from 8:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Parking spots in these lots are limited. Trolleys will run only from the lots to regular stops in the village. Only the Blue Lot Trolley will run to and from the Induction site. The Hall of Fame will provide free shuttle buses from the corner of Main and Fair streets to the Induction site, with continuous service from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and then resuming at the conclusion of the Induction Ceremony. Shuttles will not run during the Induction Ceremony.
Two special paid parking lots will be available only on Sunday, July 21. These lots are located adjacent to the Blue Trolley Lot at 172 Linden Avenue (paid lot is Cy Young Lot) and on Route 33 just east of the Induction Site (paid lot is the Hank Aaron Lot). Trolley service extends to the Cy Young Lot but neither Trolley nor bus service extends to the Hank Aaron Lot.
As the weather in Cooperstown can be warm in July, it is recommended that visitors bring a cap and sunscreen.
The Ceremony is held rain or shine, unless severe weather forces the cancellation of the event.
Merchandise, including the 2024 Induction Program, apparel and collectibles are available for purchase at the Induction site.
You can also shop at the Museum's online store.
Refreshments are sold at the site.
Clear bags are recommended. All bags are subject to search.
Professional interpreters will be provided for the hearing impaired.
Service dogs are welcome at the Induction Ceremony. All service dogs must remain on a leash or harness at all times.
Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted at the Induction Ceremony.
Drone flights are prohibited.
The Hall of Fame will provide free shuttle buses from the corner of Main and Fair streets to the Induction site on Sunday, July 21, with continuous service from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and then resuming at the conclusion of the Induction Ceremony. Shuttles will not run during the Induction Ceremony.
Accessible seating is available for the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. To enquire about accessible seating please contact the Membership Department at (607) 547-0397.
ADA accessible parking will be available on Saturday, July 20, on Fair Street (Main Street to Lake Street), Main Street (Fair Street to River Street) and on Church Street.
Accessible parking is available on Sunday, July 21, for the Induction Ceremony. Accessible parking is located at the Cooperstown High School, 39 Linden Ave, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
No special parking pass is required to utilize the accessible parking lot. Any State-issued ADA Pass will be allowed. Shuttles will transport from this location to the Induction site beginning at 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. No shuttles will run during the ceremony. At the conclusion of the ceremony shuttle swill resume operation until all are returned to Cooperstown High School. Please be patient with this process as traffic may be a factor in shuttles returning to the lot in a timely manner.
The Museum has teamed up with Sports Travel and Tours to offer baseball fans a one-stop opportunity to purchase Hall of Fame Weekend travel packages. For more information or to plan a trip to Cooperstown, please call 1-888-310-HALL (4255). Membership participants receive a 5% discount on all their baseball travel packages.
The memories you’ll make here will last a lifetime. Awed by priceless artifacts. Moved by stories and triumphs that inspired and united a nation. Find your way to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and you’ll make history of your own.
Our dedicated Sales Team is ready to help you plan the perfect group visit.
The Museum has teamed up with Sports Travel and Tours to offer baseball fans a one-stop opportunity to purchase Hall of Fame Weekend travel packages. For more information or to plan a trip to Cooperstown, please call 1-888-310-HALL (4255). Membership participants receive a 5% discount on all their baseball travel packages.
The memories you’ll make here will last a lifetime. Awed by priceless artifacts. Moved by stories and triumphs that inspired and united a nation. Find your way to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and you’ll make history of your own.
Our dedicated Sales Team is ready to help you plan the perfect group visit.
