Fenway Park Hosts Inaugural 'Beep Baseball' Game

Visually impaired players showcase skills on the historic baseball diamond.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:22pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the motion and energy of a 'beep baseball' game at Fenway Park, with players, the ball, and the stadium architecture broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes.Fenway Park's inaugural 'beep baseball' game showcased the athletic prowess and community spirit of visually impaired players.Boston Today

Fenway Park in Boston hosted its first-ever 'beep baseball' game on Sunday, giving players with blindness or low vision the chance to demonstrate their athletic abilities on the iconic baseball field. The game features a beeping baseball that is pitched to home plate, where fielders pick it up, while batters run at full speed to the next base while wearing blindfolds.

Why it matters

The inaugural 'beep baseball' game at Fenway Park provided a high-profile platform to showcase the sport and the skills of visually impaired athletes, raising awareness and appreciation for the National Beep Baseball Association which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

The details

The game featured two local teams, the Boston Renegades and the Boston Strong, who are part of the National Beep Baseball Association. Players described the opportunity to play at the historic Fenway Park as 'mind-blowing' and a chance to demonstrate their love of baseball and athletic abilities to a wider audience.

  • The inaugural 'beep baseball' game at Fenway Park took place on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • The National Beep Baseball Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

The players

Guy Zuccarello

A player who participated in the inaugural 'beep baseball' game at Fenway Park and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to showcase the sport.

Sanibel Davis

A player for the Boston Renegades who said the game made her feel part of a supportive community.

Boston Renegades

One of the local teams that participated in the inaugural 'beep baseball' game at Fenway Park.

Boston Strong

One of the local teams that participated in the inaugural 'beep baseball' game at Fenway Park.

National Beep Baseball Association

The organization that oversees 'beep baseball' and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

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What they’re saying

“To have this opportunity to demonstrate the game, to get exposure like this is mind-blowing. I'm trying not to think too much about this. I won't be able to play.”

— Guy Zuccarello, Player

“It feels like I'm in a community and fully appreciated.”

— Sanibel Davis, Boston Renegades Player

What’s next

The National Beep Baseball Association plans to continue promoting the sport and seeking more opportunities for visually impaired athletes to showcase their skills at high-profile venues like Fenway Park.

The takeaway

The inaugural 'beep baseball' game at Fenway Park highlighted the athletic abilities of visually impaired players and the supportive community surrounding the National Beep Baseball Association, helping to raise awareness and appreciation for this unique sport.