August 11–17, 2026

Trip Itinerary

Day-by-day schedule straight from Cooperstown Dreams Park — official times, games, pin trading, and ceremonies.

⏰ All times are subject to change and weather dependent. No game time limits.

Week of August 11, 2026

The Full Schedule

Day 1 — Tuesday, August 11

Arrival, Check-In & Registration

2:30 – 8:00 pmTeam arrival, Check-In & Registration, Team Photos
2:30 – 8:00 pm🏅 Pin Trading: Official Pin Trader exchanges a Commander Pete pin with each team for their team pin in the Baseball Village
4:00 – 7:30 pmDinner
8:00 pmUmpire Orientation
8:30 pmHead Coach / Umpire Tournament Rules Meeting
8:30 pm🏅 Pin Trading: Team pin trading at the Baseball Village Pin Trading Zones
Check-In Team Photos Pin Trading Begins

Day 2 — Wednesday, August 12

Opening Ceremony & First Games

6:00 – 8:30 amBreakfast
8:45 – 9:15 amFire Drill & Team Opening Ceremony Lineup
9:30 am⭐ Opening Ceremony & Skills Competitions — do not miss this
12:00 – 3:30 pmLunch
3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pmGame Times (pool play)
4:30 – 9:00 pmDinner
3:00, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30 pm🏅 Pin Trading: Family Pavilion — players & siblings
Opening Ceremony Skills Competition Pool Play

Day 3 — Thursday, August 13

Pool Play

6:30 – 9:30 amBreakfast
9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:00 pmGame Times
11:00 am – 2:30 pmLunch
5:00 – 8:30 pmDinner
9:30 am, 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30 pm🏅 Pin Trading: Family Pavilion — players & siblings
8:30 pm🏅 Pin Trading: Baseball Village Pin Trading Zones — teams
Pool Play — Up to 5 Games Pin Trading

Day 4 — Friday, August 14

Pool Play — Final Day & Seeding

6:30 – 9:30 amBreakfast
9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:00 pmGame Times
11:00 am – 2:30 pmLunch
5:00 – 8:30 pmDinner
9:30 am, 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30 pm🏅 Pin Trading: Family Pavilion — players & siblings
8:30 pm🏅 Pin Trading: Baseball Village — teams
After 7:00 pm games⭐ Tournament Seeding Meeting
Pool Play Seeding Determined

Day 5 — Saturday, August 15

Single Elimination Begins

6:30 – 9:30 amBreakfast
9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm⭐ Single Elimination Tournament Games — win or go home
11:00 am – 2:30 pmLunch
5:00 – 8:30 pmDinner
9:30 am, 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30 pm🏅 Pin Trading: Family Pavilion — players & siblings
8:30 pm🏅 Pin Trading: Baseball Village — teams
Single Elimination Win or Go Home

Day 6 — Sunday, August 16

Championship Day & Closing Ceremony

6:30 – 9:30 amBreakfast
9:00 am⭐ Sweet Sixteen
12:00 pm⭐ Elite Eight
3:00 pm⭐ Final Four
11:00 am – 2:30 pmLunch
4:00 – 5:30 pmDinner
5:45 pmTeam Lineup
6:00 pm⭐ Closing Ceremony & Hall of Fame Induction
9:00 am, 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm🏅 Pin Trading: Family Pavilion — last chance
9:00 pm🎆 Fireworks
9:15 pm⭐ Championship Game
Sweet 16 / Elite 8 / Final 4 HoF Induction Closing Ceremony Fireworks 🎆 Championship Game

Day 7 — Monday, August 17

Check-Out & Travel Home

6:00 – 9:00 amTeam Check-Out
Pack up, say goodbye, and head home with memories — and Hall of Fame rings — that will last a lifetime. Welcome home, New Prague.
Check-Out Travel Day Home

Trip Details

Cooperstown Dreams Park

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Address

4550 State HWY 28
Milford, NY 13807

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Dates

August 11–17, 2026
(Check-out Aug 17)

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Division

12U · 2 Teams · 24 Players

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Mail Packages To

Cooperstown Dreams Park
4648 State HWY 28
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Include team & coach name

⛅ Local Weather

What to Pack — Players

  • ✓Cleats + backup pair
  • ✓Slides / sneakers for off-field
  • ✓Socks + undergarments for the week
  • ✓Water bottle
  • ✓Hoodie for cool evenings
  • ✓Trading pins — team count TBD. Remove from plastic bags before trading; sibling pins may need to be handled separately.
  • ✓Spending money for Retail Center

Do NOT Pack

Extra team uniform pieces unless a coach asks. Dreams Park provides jerseys and hats; our team order has already handled pants and belts.

On-Site Services

  • ✓24-hour medical & first aid staff
  • ✓24-hour security
  • ✓Free admission for all games
  • ✓Free family & guest parking
  • ✓Snack Shacks open until last game
  • ✓Uniform cleaning service
  • ✓Retail Center (gear, pins, engraving, souvenirs)
  • ✓Daily webcast of ceremonies & games
  • ✓Bagged ice at Snack Shacks & Baseball Village
Full Parent Guide at CDP →

Know the Grounds

Dreams Park Map

Cooperstown Dreams Park Map

🅿️ Parking

Fields 1–10 → Lot A
Fields 11–18 → Lot B
Fields 15–22 → Lot C

🍕 Food

E — Dining Pavilion
D — Village Snack Shack
Snack Shacks in all 6 zones

📍 Key Spots

F — Family Pavilion (pin trading)
G — Retail Center
J — Clubhouses / Baseball Village
K — Registration Pavilion

🚗 Entrances

L — South Entrance & Guest Services
O — North Entrance & Guest Services
P — Player Drop-Off Area
Main Entrance via HWY 28