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Courtyard Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium
830 Long Drive, Aberdeen, MD, 21001
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100Housing Fairness
Book AnywhereChecked Oct 14, 2026
No. The rules say teams may book any hotel for The Ripken Experience Aberdeen.
Closest hotels by drive time
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Residence Inn Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium
830 Long Drive, Aberdeen, MD, 21001
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by car to The Ripken Experience Aberdeen, 2 mi
Days Inn
783 West Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD, 21001
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The housing rule
Is it required to stay at a Ripken Partner Hotel? Events at The Ripken Experience do not have stay-to-play requirements.
Read the rule on the official site. We checked this on Oct 14, 2026.
What to know
The Ripken Experience FAQ says its events have no stay-to-play requirements. The Aberdeen lodging page only lists hotels and resorts with booking links for each event, and the tournament page lists discounted lodging rates.
The 2027 schedule lists 34 events from March 12 to August 29, with 3, 4 or 5 game minimums. Listed prices are $2,150 for a 3+ game Tournament, $2,895 for a 4+ game Classic and $3,350 for a 5+ game Knockout.
The complex is at 880 Long Drive in Aberdeen. For help with a hotel block the page lists ablodging@ripkenbaseball.com or 1-844-421-4210.
Housing Fairness score: 100
- No hotel requirement. Teams may book anywhere0
- Booking deadline more than 45 days before the event. No booking deadline published0
- No-show or cancel fee beyond the hotel's own policy. Not stated0
- Rebates or fees to the tournament not disclosed. Not checked0
Built from published rules only. See the method.
Dates by level
| Level | Dates |
|---|---|
| Leadoff Tournament | Mar 12 to 14, 2027 |
| Rundown Tournament | Mar 19 to 21, 2027 |
| Easter Tournament | Mar 25 to 27, 2027 |
| Opening Day Tournament | Apr 2 to 4, 2027 |
| Ripken Nationals Aberdeen | Apr 9 to 11, 2027 |
| Grand Slam Tournament | Apr 9 to 11, 2027 |
| Bases Loaded Tournament | Apr 16 to 18, 2027 |
| Web Gems Tournament | Apr 23 to 25, 2027 |
| Turn Two Tournament | Apr 30 to May 2, 2027 |
| Mother's Day Tournament | May 7 to 9, 2027 |
| Armed Forces Day Tournament | May 14 to 16, 2027 |
| High Heat Tournament | May 21 to 23, 2027 |
| Memorial Day Classic | May 28 to 31, 2027 |
| Summer Kick-Off Tournament | Jun 4 to 6, 2027 |
| Power Alley Tournament | Jun 11 to 13, 2027 |
| Father's Day Tournament | Jun 18 to 20, 2027 |
| Battle Of The Bay Knockout | Jun 24 to 27, 2027 |
| Stars & Stripes Classic | Jun 30 to Jul 3, 2027 |
| Stars & Stripes Tournament | Jul 1 to 3, 2027 |
| Independence Day Tournament | Jul 4 to 5, 2027 |
| Blue Crab Knockout | Jul 8 to 11, 2027 |
| The Pickle Tournament | Jul 12 to 13, 2027 |
| Chesapeake Knockout | Jul 15 to 18, 2027 |
| Chesapeake Tournament | Jul 16 to 18, 2027 |
| 3 Down Tournament | Jul 19 to 20, 2027 |
| Terrapin Knockout | Jul 22 to 25, 2027 |
| Frozen Rope Tournament | Jul 26 to 27, 2027 |
| Charm City Knockout | Jul 29 to Aug 1, 2027 |
| Charm City Tournament | Jul 30 to Aug 1, 2027 |
| Hot Corner Classic | Aug 5 to 8, 2027 |
| Can O' Corn Classic | Aug 12 to 15, 2027 |
| Can O' Corn Tournament | Aug 13 to 15, 2027 |
| Goin' Yard Tournament | Aug 20 to 22, 2027 |
| Slugfest Tournament | Aug 27 to 29, 2027 |
Games guaranteed: 3. Source
All hotels near the complex
| Hotel | Drive | Pool | Breakfast | Kitchen | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium | 1 min | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Rates |
| Residence Inn Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium | 1 min | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Rates |
| Days Inn | 5 min | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Rates |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites | 5 min | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Rates |
| Hilton Garden Inn | 5 min | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Rates |
| Holiday Inn Express | 5 min | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Rates |
| Red Roof Inn | 5 min | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Rates |
| Super 8 | 5 min | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Rates |
| Comfort Inn & Suites | 6 min | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Rates |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | 6 min | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Rates |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites | 6 min | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Rates |
| Travelodge | 6 min | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Rates |
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True trip cost per family
Every number below is an assumption you can change. We fill in only what the sources state.
Entry fee $2,150 per team (3+ game Tournament; Classic 4+ games $2,895; Knockout 5+ games $3,350), divided by this number
Mar 12 to 14, 2027
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Gas counts the round trip
Assumption, not a source figure
- Entry fee share$2,150
- Hotel: 2 nights x $0$0
- Gas: 0 mi x 2 / 22 mpg x $3.20$0
- Meals: 4 people x 3 days x $15$180
$2,330
Estimated total for one family. Hotel or mileage is still empty, so this total is low.
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Quick answers
- Is The Ripken Experience Aberdeen stay-to-play?
- No. The rules say teams may book any hotel for The Ripken Experience Aberdeen.
- When is The Ripken Experience Aberdeen?
- The Ripken Experience Aberdeen runs Mar 12 to Aug 29, 2027. Dates differ by level, see the schedule on this page.
- Where is The Ripken Experience Aberdeen?
- The Ripken Experience Aberdeen, 880 Long Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21001.
- What is the closest hotel to The Ripken Experience Aberdeen?
- Courtyard Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium is the closest, about 1 minutes by car from The Ripken Experience Aberdeen.