september 19-20, 2026

Lewes is proud to host the National Association of Historic Base Ball Club's 2026 National Championship in Coastal Delaware at Hudson Fields. Come out and enjoy base ball as it was played by the rules of 1864. Parking and admission is FREE. Thank you to our season sponsor Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Special thanks to the State of Delaware for its support of the Festival!

Participating clubs confirmed as of Aug 19, 2026 include:

Lewes Base Ball Club

Brooklyn Eckfords

Camden Base Ball Club

Diamond State Base Ball Club

Elkton Eclipse

N.Y. Mutuals

Providence Grays

Rising Sun Base Ball Club

Fair Play Club of Talbot County

Brandywine Base Ball Club of West Chester

Flemington Neshanock

Kingston Guards

Join Us to Celebrate the Tournament! Sept. 18 beginning at 6:30 at Dogfish Head!

Come out and celebrate another successful vintage base ball season and the opening of the National Association Championship with the Lewes Base Ball Club! 

Every player in attendance will receive one drink ticket courtesy of the Lewes Base Ball Club and our sponsor Dogfish Head. Additional food and drinks will be available at cost. Tickets will be available between 6:30 and 8:00 and the Tasting Room will close at 9 pm. Tickets are only good between 6:30 and 8:00.

Location

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

6 Cannery Village Center

Milton, Del. 19968

www.dogfish.com

NAHBBC 2026 Tournament Schedule

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Field 1: The Grounds

Game 1: Providence Grays v. Lewes Base Ball Club 10:00 AM

Game 2: Winner of Game 1 v. Rising Sun Base Ball Club 12:00 PM

Game 3: Loser of Game 1 v Rising Sun Base Ball Club 2:00 PM

Field 2: The Yard

Game 4: Talbot Fair Plays v Flemington Neshanock 10:00 AM

Game 5: Winner of Game 4 v Kingston Guards 12:00 PM

Game 6: Loser of Game 4 v Kingston Guards 2:00 PM

Field 3: The Meadow

Game 7: Diamond State v. West Chester Brandywines 10:00 AM

Game 8: Winner of Game 7 v Brooklyn Eckfords 12:00 PM

Game 9: Loser of game 7 v Brooklyn Eckfords 2:00 PM

Field 4: The Park

Game 10: Elkton Eclipse v. Camden Base Ball Club 10:00 AM

Game 11: Winner of Game 10 v. New York Mutuals 12:00 PM

Game 12: Loser of Game 10 v. New New York Mutuals 2:00 PM

Championship Sunday, September 20, 2026

National Championship

Game 13: Winner of Pool 1 v Winner of Pool 2 11:00 AM Field 1: The Grounds

Game 14: Winner of Pool 3 v Winner of Pool 4 11:00 AM Field 2: The Yard

Game 15: Winner of Game 13 v Winner of Game 14 1:00 PM Field 1: The Grounds

Game 16: Loser of Game 13 v Loser of Game 14 1:00 PM Field 2: The Yard

Doc Adams Cup

Game 17: Second Place Pool 1 v Second Place Pool 2 9:00 AMField 1: The Grounds

Game 18: Second Place Pool 3 v Second Place Pool 4 9:00 AMField 2: The Yard

Game 19: Winner of Game 17 v Winner of Game 18 1:00 PMField 3: The Meadow

Game 20: Loser of Game 17 v Loser of Game 18 11:00 AMField 3: The Meadow

Vic Willis Cup

Game 21: Third Place Pool 1 v Third Place Pool 2 9:00 AM Field 3: The Meadow

Game 22: Third Place Pool 3 v Third Place Pool 4 9:00 AM Field 4: The Park

Game 23: Winner of Game 21 v Winner of Game 22 1:00 PM Field 4: The Park

Game 24: Loser of Game 21 v Loser of Game 22 11:00 AM Field 4: The Park

Food & Beverages

There will be food trucks each day as well as beer from our team sponsor, Dogifsh Head. Saturday foodtrucks:

Fat Vinny

Ziakka on Wheels

Emily Tacos

Dark Star BBQ

Rita's Water Ice

Sunday foodtrucks:

Fat Vinny

Emily Tacos

Dark Star BBQ

Rita's Water Ice

Tournament Lodging: 

Room blocks have been reserved at the Rehoboth Beach Residence Inn and the Fairfield Inn. To make a room reservation at one of these two properties, please contact Kate Galloway directly at 302-386-8630 or kate.galloway [at] marriott.com. Both facilities are approximately 15 minutes from the fields and 10-15 minutes to downtown Rehoboth Beach, downtown Lewes, Dewey Beach, and Cape Henlopen State Park.

Information about visiiting historic Lewes (including hotels, motels, B&Bs, and restaurants) can be found here, and accommodations and night life in Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach, by clicking here. Accommodations can also be found in Georgetown (approx. 20 minutes from the fields), Millsboro (approx. 30 minutes from the fields), Milford (approx. 20 minutes from the fields), or further along the Delaware and Maryland beaches in Bethany, Fenwick Island, or Ocean City (heavy traffic possible).