Cooperstown is the place every baseball player aspires to reach, and it's time to find out who will make the cut for Baseball Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.
Results of the voting by 10-year members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America are set to be revealed. Any player named on at least 75 percent of the ballots will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this summer alongside Jeff Kent, who was elected in December by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.
There are no locks on the BBWAA ballot in 2026, but Carlos Beltran has the best shot to make the cut after appearing on 70.3% of ballots in 2025. Players who get that close usually get a bump the following year, and it seems a foregone conclusion the former outfielder will cross the threshold soon.
The other realistic possibility for induction this year is Andruw Jones, who reached 66.2% a year ago, but he doesn't have the luxury of time like Beltran. If the longtime Braves star doesn't get to 75% this year, 2027 will be his last chance to make it in on the writers' ballot.
Among first-time candidates for 2026, Cole Hamels has the strongest argument and should comfortably remain on the ballot for future elections but he likely will face a long road to potential induction.
The votes are in. Here's when we'll find out who — if anyone — makes the cut in 2026.
When is the Baseball Hall of Fame announcement?
- Date: Tuesday, Jan. 20
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
Results of the BBWAA voting for the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame class will be revealed beginning at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
MLB Network will air a preview show beginning at 4 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Baseball Hall of Fame voting announcement
- TV channel: MLB Network
- Live stream: Fubo
The 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame vote results will be revealed live on MLB Network. Fans can also live stream the announcement via Fubo, which offers a free trial so new users can try before they buy.
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Baseball Hall of Fame ballot 2026
There are 27 players on this year's BBWAA ballot, including 12 first-timers. Players must receive at least 75% of the vote in order to be inducted.
Those receiving at least 5% of the vote will remain on the ballot for at least another year; players may spend a maximum of 10 years on the ballot.
Here's a look at the players up for consideration by the writers this year and their percentage from the 2025 voting, if applicable:
| Player | Year | 2025 Vote % |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Beltran | 4th | 70.3% |
| Andruw Jones | 9th | 66.2% |
| Chase Utley | 3rd | 39.8% |
| Alex Rodriguez | 5th | 37.1% |
| Manny Ramirez | 10th | 34.3% |
| Andy Pettitte | 8th | 27.9% |
| Felix Hernandez | 2nd | 20.6% |
| Bobby Abreu | 7th | 19.5% |
| Jimmy Rollins | 5th | 18.0% |
| Omar Vizquel | 9th | 17.8% |
| Dustin Pedroia | 2nd | 11.9% |
| Mark Buehrle | 6th | 11.4% |
| Francisco Rodriguez | 4th | 10.2% |
| David Wright | 3rd | 8.1% |
| Torii Hunter | 6th | 5.1% |
| Cole Hamels | 1st | — |
| Ryan Braun | 1st | — |
| Alex Gordon | 1st | — |
| Shin-Soo Choo | 1st | — |
| Edwin Encarnacion | 1st | — |
| Howie Kendrick | 1st | — |
| Nick Markakis | 1st | — |
| Hunter Pence | 1st | — |
| Gio Gonzalez | 1st | — |
| Matt Kemp | 1st | — |
| Daniel Murphy | 1st | — |
| Rick Porcello | 1st | — |
When is 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony?
- Date: Sunday, July 26
- Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, New York
The 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Sunday, July 26 in Cooperstown, New York.
If any player makes the cut in the BBWAA voting, they would join Jeff Kent in being enshrined that day in the Class of 2026.