The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum will celebrate the 2026 Induction Class of Brandon Phillips, Aaron Harang, Reggie Sanders and Lou Piniella during a special weekend April 24–26.
Reds Hall of Fame Induction Celebration Weekend, presented by PNC, will feature a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers and a variety of events honoring the inductees. Reds Hall of Famers will take part in festivities at the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum and Great American Ball Park throughout the weekend.
The Class of 2026 will be officially inducted into the Hall of Fame during a pregame ceremony on Saturday at 6:20 p.m.
2026 Induction Celebration Weekend presented by PNC
Friday, April 24 – Reds vs. Tigers (6:40 p.m.)
- Meet & Greet Sessions at the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum
- Post-game Fireworks show
Saturday, April 25 – Reds vs. Tigers (7:15 p.m.)
- Meet & Greets at the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum
- 2026 Reds Hall of Fame Induction On-Field Ceremony presented by PNC (starting at 6:20 p.m.)
- Reds Hall of Fame Induction Fleece Blanket presented by PNC
Sunday, April 26 – Reds vs. Tigers (1:40 p.m.)
- Meet & Greets at the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum
- Reds Hall of Fame Induction Gala (6 p.m. at the First Financial Center)
For a limited time, 2026 single-game tickets, including those for the Hall of Fame Induction Celebration Weekend games, are available with no fees through Wednesday, March 25. Fans can purchase tickets by calling (513) 381-REDS (7337) or at www.reds.com/Tickets.
Hall of Famers scheduled to participate: Johnny Bench, Marty Brennaman, Sean Casey, Bronson Arroyo, David Concepción, Eric Davis, George Foster, César Gerónimo, Danny Graves, Ken Griffey, José Rijo, Chris Sabo and Tony Pérez. Additional participants will be announced as the event approaches.
Fans can attend meet-and-greet sessions with the new inductees and returning Hall of Famers Friday through Sunday at the Museum. Sessions are free with Museum admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Additional details, including the full meet-and-greet schedule, will be updated at RedsMuseum.org.
Hall of Fame Induction Gala presented by PNC
The culmination of the weekend is the Reds Hall of Fame Induction Gala on Sunday at 6 p.m. at the First Financial Center in downtown Cincinnati. The star-studded event will feature the current 2026 Reds team and coaches, along with Hall of Famers and alumni, honoring the four inductees. A limited number of Gala tickets are available at www.RedsMuseum.org.
Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2026
- Brandon Phillips (2006-16): Dynamic second baseman known for his flashy defense, power-speed combination and charismatic personality, earning three All-Star selections, four Gold Gloves and a Silver Slugger award.
- Aaron Harang (2003-10): Durable and consistent starting pitcher tied for NL lead in wins in 2006 and topped the circuit that year in complete games and strikeouts. He also ranks 7th on the franchise’s all‑time strikeout list.
- Reggie Sanders (1991-98): Powerful and speedy outfielder earned an All-Star selection and finished 6th in league MVP voting for the 1995 Reds division champs. Only 20 players in Reds history hit more home runs as a Red, and only 20 players in Reds history stole more bases as a Red.
- Lou Piniella (1990-92): Nicknamed “Sweet Lou,” he famously led the Reds to the wire-to-wire 1990 World Series championship in his first season as Reds manager, showcasing his fiery leadership and winning mentality.
Reds Hall of Fame Induction Sponsors
- Presenting Sponsor: PNC
- World Champion Sponsors: The Castellini Foundation, The Williams Family, MSA Sport, Eagle Financial Services, The Steiner Family & Rick Steiner Productions
- Legend Sponsors: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, TriHealth, Great American Insurance Group, Prestige AV and Creative Services