The 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, July 26, at 1:30 p.m. ET in Cooperstown, New York, giving Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent their formal Hall of Fame moment.

The practical answer for fans: MLB says the ceremony will air on MLB Network, stream on MLB.com, MLB.TV and the MLB app, and be carried on SiriusXM MLB Network Radio. MLB Network coverage begins before the ceremony, while the Hall of Fame says the induction itself takes place on the grounds outside the Clark Sports Center, about a mile south of the museum.

What fans should know

The Hall of Fame says lawn seating for the ceremony is free and unlimited, though reserved seating is tied to certain museum membership levels. The museum lists Sunday hours as 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET for Hall of Fame Weekend, which runs July 24 through July 27.

For fans already in Cooperstown, the Hall of Fame says free shuttle buses run from Main and Fair streets to the induction site from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., then resume after the ceremony. Trolley service runs from three village-area lots, but only the Blue Lot Trolley goes to and from the induction site.

Why this class stands out

Beltran and Jones were elected by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, which requires at least 75% support on submitted ballots. The BBWAA reported that Beltran received 84.2% and Jones received 78.4% in the 2026 vote. Kent was selected by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.

MLB frames the class around two elite center fielders and one of the sport's top power-hitting second basemen. Beltran paired postseason reputation with a 20-year career across seven teams. Jones built his case around elite defense in center field and long-running power. Kent adds a second-base power profile that kept him in the Hall conversation long after his playing career ended.

What happens next

The speeches are the main event Sunday. Afterward, MLB Network plans to recap the weekend from Doubleday Field on Monday, July 27, while the Hall of Fame Weekend schedule continues with a live Road to Cooperstown podcast event featuring the 2026 inductees.