Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival at Westerville Sports Complex

Celebrate America’s favorite pastime with one of the nation’s largest Vintage Base Ball festivals on August 30 – 31, 2025 at the Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival at Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave.

See over vintage base ball teams from across the nation compete by 19th-century rules.

The Muffins host the Ohio Cup at the Westerville Sports Complex. Enjoy a full weekend of vintage base ball with over 30 teams playing from within and outside of Ohio.

Spectators may watch the games for free, and guests should bring lawn chairs or camp chairs for seating.

women in old-fashioned dress playing baseball in Ohio cup

Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival photographed Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the Ohio Village in Columbus, Ohio. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The Ohio Cup is a family-friendly event, with food trucks and various activities and crafts. Children are invited to hit and play catch with Muffins players. Games and activities will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, and Sunday, Aug. 31.

Guests will learn the early roots of the game of baseball and see teams play with vintage uniforms and equipment.

Want to enjoy other Ohio Village Muffins games, or the women’s team, Ohio Village Diamond’s game? Find out more details and the schedules here. You can also find out how to join one of the teams, or volunteer.