Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s “Opening Pitch” event moves to London to tee up 2026 Induction Weekend
For the first time ever, The Opening Pitch, the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s Induction Weekend opening reception, moves from Toronto and will be hosted in London at Toboggan Brewing Company.
Scheduled for Thursday, June 18 from 6-10pm, the Opening Pitch provides an exclusive and intimate opportunity for fans to meet, share a beverage and chat with the Class of 2026, along with other special guests. This event is the first of many during Induction Weekend which also includes the annual Celebrity Golf Classic and Banquet, and the Induction Ceremony both in St. Mary’s.
“We’re excited to host the Opening Pitch in London for the first time. London’s deep baseball roots which include the World’s Oldest Baseball Grounds, make it a perfect location to help celebrate the game and honour the Class of 2026, just a short distance away from the Hall of Fame.”
-Scott Crawford, Director of Operations – Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Confirmed guests for 2026 include the 2026 Hall of Famers Devon White, Stubby Clapp, Bill Stoneman, Kate Psota, Paul Runge and the family of Jim Bab, plus Fergie Jenkins, Ashley Stephenson, Jeff Francis and others.
Don’t miss your once-in-a-lifetime chance to network with these legends.
Tickets for the Opening Pitch are on sale now for $100 and include food and drinks. More information, including a link to purchase tickets can be found HERE.
Information on the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and other 2026 Induction Weekend events can be found at www.baseballhalloffame.ca.
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2026 Induction day is Saturday, June 20, 2026.
The Induction Ceremony under the ceremonial tent is free to attend.
However there are many advantages during Induction weekend for members, including reserved seats for the ceremony and entrance into the autograph session prior to non-members.
Purchase a 2026 Elite, Home Run or Grand Slam annual Membership and receive 2 or 4 reserved seats depending on your membership type (if requested by June 14) for the Ceremony.
Purchase a 2026 Home Run or Grand Slam Annual Membership and you can dine with the Inductees.
Parking is $10 per car in the Induction lot.
Autograph session rules:
Members are $35 each to enter autograph session.
Non-members are $45 each to enter autograph session.
Autographs are not guaranteed.
Hall of Fame 2026 members enter first.
Autograph session is 90 minutes long.
Autographs are limited to one item per person per Inductee/special guest.
Autographs will be signed on a first come first serve basis.
Hall of Fame staff reserve the right to cut the line at any time.
NO posed photos.
Looking for The Opening Pitch tickets for our great event on June 18? Click HERE.
Need information about accommodations in St. Marys, Stratford or London? Click on the location name.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00 am-5:30 pm – Ballgames on the site
9:15 am-10:15 am – Inductee press conference inside Museum (386 Church St. S.) (media only)
11:00 am-5:30 pm – Museum open to public for tours
1:00 pm-3:15 pm – Induction Ceremony at the Hall of Fame (386 Church St. S.).
3:45 pm-5:15 pm – Autograph session with inductees and special guests.
*Celebrities signing autographs are subject to change.*
*Autographs are not guarenteed and autograph session can only last set amount of time due to other private events.*
Location: Toboggan Brewing Company – 585 Richmond St, London
Website: https://baseballhalloffame.ca/
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