Every August, the MudHen Beach Baseball Tournament puts youth baseball teams on the sand at Rio Grande Avenue, right behind the Wildwoods sign, for two tournament weekends. In 2026 it ran August 7-9 and August 14-16; 2027 dates have not been announced yet.

What Makes MudHen Special

• It’s a youth baseball tournament; in 2026 it was presented by Morey’s Piers and sponsored by MudHen Brewing Company.
• Youth teams (9U, 10U, 11U, 12U and 13-15U divisions in 2026) play on fields set up on the beach at Rio Grande Avenue, near the Wildwoods sign.
• In 2026 each weekend kicked off with a Home Run Derby on Friday; games ran Friday and Saturday, with championships on Sunday.

What to Expect at MudHen

Off the field, the 2026 listing promised local food vendors, merchandise and bat demos.

• Two tournament weekends each August (August 7-9 and 14-16 in 2026)
• Fields on the beach at Rio Grande Avenue, behind the Wildwoods sign
• 2026 team registration included 12 Morey’s Piers Ride & Slide wristbands, per the organizer

Bring sunscreen and dress for sun and breeze. For 2027 dates, check WildwoodBeachBaseball.com.

Where to Stay for MudHen Beach Baseball Tournament

The five Coastal Collection hotels are family-owned, motel-style properties within a few blocks of the beach and the Boardwalk. See walk times from each hotel to the Boardwalk, or compare all five Wildwood hotels and book direct on each hotel’s page. All five are open in August; from mid-October until April only Coastal Sands Inn is open.

The Coastal Collection