Fenway Park Hosts Inaugural 'Beep Baseball' Game

Iconic Boston stadium gives players with blindness or low vision a chance to showcase their skills.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:02am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a 'beep baseball' game at Fenway Park, with the field, players, and stadium seating broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of vibrant colors.The innovative 'beep baseball' game at Fenway Park showcases the athleticism and community spirit of players with visual impairments.Boston Today

Fenway Park in Boston hosted its first-ever 'beep baseball' game on Sunday, allowing players with blindness or low vision to compete on the iconic baseball diamond. The game features a beeping ball that is pitched to home plate, where fielders pick it up, while all players wear blindfolds. The matchup featured the Boston Renegades and the Boston Strong, two teams that are part of the National Beep Baseball Association, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Why it matters

Beep baseball provides an opportunity for players with visual impairments to participate in the beloved sport of baseball, showcasing their athleticism and community spirit. Hosting the game at Fenway Park, one of the most famous baseball stadiums in the world, helps raise awareness and accessibility for the sport.

The details

The beeping baseball sounds like a broken alarm clock and is hit by batters, who then run at full speed to the next base. All players wear blindfolds during the game. Sunday's matchup featured the Boston Renegades and the Boston Strong, two teams that are part of the National Beep Baseball Association.

  • The inaugural 'beep baseball' game at Fenway Park took place on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • The National Beep Baseball Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

The players

Boston Renegades

One of the two teams that competed in the inaugural 'beep baseball' game at Fenway Park.

Boston Strong

One of the two teams that competed 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.

Guy Zuccarello

A player who expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to showcase the game at Fenway Park.

Sanibel Davis

A player for the Boston Renegades who felt a sense of community and appreciation during the game.

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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

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

— Sanibel Davis, Boston Renegades player

The takeaway

The inaugural 'beep baseball' game at Fenway Park showcased the athleticism and community spirit of players with blindness or low vision, raising awareness and accessibility for the sport. The event highlighted the 50th anniversary of the National Beep Baseball Association, which provides opportunities for these athletes to participate in the beloved game of baseball.