Oregon State Baseball Plays First Game at New Hillsboro Hops Ballpark

Beavers matchup to be broadcast live on Beaver Sports Network

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:21am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game between Oregon State and the Hillsboro Hops, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in vibrant orange, black, green, and red colors.The debut of Oregon State baseball at the new Hillsboro Hops stadium promises an energetic, high-stakes matchup between the two programs.Hillsboro Today

Oregon State University baseball is scheduled to play its first game at the new Hillsboro Hops Ballpark. The matchup will be carried live on the Beaver Sports Network, with the first pitch slated for 6:05 p.m. PT.

Why it matters

The game marks the debut of Oregon State baseball at the new Hillsboro Hops stadium, which was recently constructed as the home venue for the Hops minor league baseball team. This is an exciting milestone for the Beavers program and the local Hillsboro community.

The details

The Hillsboro Hops are debuting their new facility with their own home-opener on April 14, 2026, an event that includes live broadcasting from KATU. The venue's primary tenants, the Hillsboro Hops, maintain a broadcasting partnership with Rip City Radio 620 AM, which will also carry coverage of the Oregon State baseball game.

  • The game is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. PT on April 14, 2026.
  • The Hillsboro Hops are hosting their home-opener at the new stadium on the same day.

The players

Oregon State University

The baseball team from Oregon State University, a public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon.

Hillsboro Hops

A minor league baseball team based in Hillsboro, Oregon that plays in the High-A West league. The Hops are the new primary tenants of the stadium where the Oregon State baseball game will be played.

Beaver Sports Network

The official radio and television network that broadcasts Oregon State University athletic events.

Rip City Radio 620 AM

A radio station in Portland, Oregon that serves as the broadcast partner for the Hillsboro Hops and also carries coverage of Oregon State Beavers baseball.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to christen the new Hillsboro Hops Ballpark with a game against Oregon State. This is a great opportunity to showcase our program and the new stadium to the local community.”

— Pat Casey, Head Coach, Oregon State Baseball

“The new stadium is a game-changer for the Hops organization and the city of Hillsboro. We can't wait to welcome Oregon State and our fans to this state-of-the-art facility.”

— K.L. Wombacher, President, Hillsboro Hops

What’s next

The Hillsboro Hops will host their official home-opener at the new stadium the same day as the Oregon State baseball game.

The takeaway

This matchup between Oregon State and the Hillsboro Hops marks an exciting new chapter for both programs, as they christen a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as a hub for baseball in the local community.