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Up next in Cooperstown

Up next in Cooperstown

Explore what happens throughout the week at Cooperstown All Star Village, from arrival day to championship night.

2026 Itinerary

8:00 A.M
Food and Beverage Outlets Open
The Clubhouse, Upper Deck, and other All Star Village Outlets Open
9:00 A.M.
Cooperstown All Star Village Merchandise Outlets Open
Get your first look at the All Star Village merchandise collection
Pre orders available for pick ups at this time
9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Coaches Check-In & Uniform Exchange Room Open
Coaches check-in at Player Dining Pavilion *All coaches are required to check in with a Valid ID*
10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M.
Skills Competition Prelims
Opening Day action starts with Skills Competition qualifiers running throughout the morning and afternoon. Select players* from each team will compete in Home Run Derby, Fastest Player, and Turn Two as they battle for a spot in the championship finals later that night.

No Assigned Times. Skills must be completed before 3:00pm.

Skills Competition Begins: 10:00 AM
Qualifiers Conclude: 3:00 PM

Team Participation Breakdown & Field Locations
Home Run Derby: 1 player per team: Fields 3 & 7
Fastest Player: 3 players per team: Fields 6
Turn Two (Double Play) Competition: 1 group of 4 players per team: Field 4

*Coaches- it is your responsibility to select players to participate in skills competitions. You will do this at coaches check-in.
12:00 P.M.
Bunkhouses Open & Coaches Check-in Closes
Teams and families will be directed to Player Village for move-in.

Parents are allowed down into the Bunkhouse Area between 12:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
10:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M.
Team Photos
Coaches will receive a team photo time slot via Glossy Finish at check-in

Glossy Finish Photo Studio is located behind The Cooperstown Gear Shop
3:30 P.M.
Coaches Meeting Begins
Mandatory “All Coaches” meeting at Player Dining Pavilion.
MLB Ambassador Q&A

MLB Ambassador Q&A
5:00 P.M.
Mandatory Bunkhouse Fire Drill
When the alarm sounds, players and coaches proceed to Fields 11 & 12 to gather for Opening Ceremonies

ALL TEAMS must be wearing their BLUE uniform tops and have their equipment ready to bring with them to the Opening Ceremonies

Skills Competitions are held after the Opening Ceremonies
5:30 P.M.
Opening Ceremonies & Skills Competition Finals
Players, coaches, and umpires assemble in Blue Cooperstown Jersey and Cooperstown Hat for the Opening Ceremonies Parade of Teams and Skills Competition Finals.

Skills Competitions Finals are held after the Opening Ceremonies
7:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.
Team BBQ Dinner
Player & Coach BBQ during dinner for a true team celebration.
8:00 A.M.
Pool Play Games Begin
Teams will play two games per day with game slots starting at 8:00 A.M. am and running through 10:00 P.M.
Schedules will be released 10 Days Prior to your tournament beginning
10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Cornhole Classic (Days 3 & 4)
Timeslots (2 hour windows) will be determined after sign ups are closed
You will be notified via email which timeslot you are assigned 24-48 hours in advance.
Win your group to advance to the Cornhole Classic Final Four on Day 5
10:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.
Home Run Dugout Available for Team Parties
Grab a bat, step into the bay, and see how many home runs you can hit. Bring your team, your little brother and sister, and your grandparents. Home Run Dugout is for everyone.
Space for up to 40 guests, perfect for team parties!
Information on how to reserve coming soon!
8:00 A.M.
Bracket Play Begins
Cooper, Monster, and Championship Bracket Games all begin.
Game slots are determined via pool play seeding and will be sent out after the final pool play game concludes on night 4
3:00 P.M.
Goat Yoga
FREE to Participate
Location: The Grove (Grass Area Behind Information Booth)
No yoga experience needed
Parent/guardian must sign waiver for minors
Click MORE INFO to learn more!
5:00 P.M.
Cornhole Classic
Compete for a Cooperstown championship of your own.
Open to all ages and skill levels.
Top four teams from preliminary rounds advance to the championship
Click MORE INFO to learn more!
6:30 P.M.
Mom Home Run Derby
Each Mom will get 30 seconds to hit as many home runs as possible and be crowned the Mom’s Home Run Derby Champion of the week.
Spots are very limited, so please plan accordingly.
Click MORE INFO to learn more!
8:30 P.M.
Kids Run the Bases
Future all-stars take over Field 5 for a full lap around the bases. Every participant gets a Cooper Runs commemorative pin.
Click MORE INFO to learn more!
9:30 P.M.
Fireworks
Finish off the action packed day with a world class fireworks show that you for sure do not want to miss!
10:00 A.M.
Bracket Play Games Continue
Cooper, Monster, and Gold Bracket games continue!
6:00 P.M.
Championship Game
The Cooperstown All Star Village Championship game brings the big league bigness to life. In stadium announcers, walk up music, in game promos and a ton more surprises. Join us at Field 5 for the game of the week!
8:00 A.M.
Move Out
Bunkhouses must be vacated by 8:00 A.M.