World Tournament of Historic Base Ball

The Greatest Exposition of Historic Base Ball
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World Tournament Base Ball
  • Aug 8-9, 2026
  • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Walnut Grove
    Greenfield Village
  • Free for members or with village admission.
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World Tournament of Historic Base Ball

  • Aug 8-9, 2026
  • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Walnut Grove
    Greenfield Village
  • Free for members or with village admission.
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It's a championship like no other. Every summer, we commemorate Detroit's 1867 World Base Ball Tournament with a gathering of teams that play one outstanding weekend of America's game by the rules of 1867. It is unquestionably the nation's greatest two-day exposition of historic base ball.


A Full Season of America's Game

Learn more about our full season of historic base ball programming in Greenfield Village.

Historic Base Ball

Your Experience Includes

  • Base ball played with uniforms, equipment and rules used in 1867
  • Live music from the Dodworth Saxhorn Band (featured in Ken Burns' popular Baseball series for PBS)
  • Visiting teams from throughout the Midwest
  • Live commentary throughout the game by our umpire and scorekeeper

This experience is part of The Henry Ford’s commemoration of the country’s 250th anniversary. Throughout 2026, you’ll find special programming, new exhibitions and exciting events across our 250-acre campus that spotlight the history of the United States. This yearlong series explores how creativity and ingenuity have sparked change across centuries of American life, and how they continue to shape the future we all share. From revolutionary inventions to grassroots movements, stories of transformation will unfold across Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Giant Screen Experience and Ford Rouge Factory Tour.

For a complete list of The Henry Ford’s America 250 experiences, please click here.

Free Admission for Members

Become a member for free admission to historic base ball games, plus free parking and special perks. Then use your membership for free general admission to the museum and village starting the day you join.
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