This is the last baseball played in Brooklyn this year, an afternoon game on the boardwalk with a commemorative card for the first thousand fans in. Day games at Maimonides Park are the best version of the place: sun off the ocean, the Wonder Wheel turning past the outfield, no rush to get home. If your Labor Day weekend needs one unhurried outdoor afternoon, take the train to the end of the line.
What to expect
An early afternoon first pitch, a card handed to the first arrivals, and a park that empties onto the boardwalk afterwards. Expect the usual between-innings games, a heavily local crowd and end-of-season lap-of-honour touches from the club. Beach, aquarium and amusement rides are all within a couple of minutes on foot.
Good to know
- The D, F, N and Q all terminate at Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue across the street
- The commemorative card goes to the first thousand fans, so come at gate time
- It is a day game, so bring sunscreen and a hat; much of the seating is unshaded
- Pair it with the beach or Luna Park since the game finishes with plenty of daylight left
- This is the last home date of the year, so expect a fuller house than a typical Sunday
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Common questions
What makes this game different from the rest of the series?
It is the final home game of the Cyclones' 2026 season and the first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a commemorative baseball card.
Is an afternoon game better for kids?
Yes. The early start means you are out well before dinner, and the beach and Luna Park are right there for afterwards.
How do I get there without a car?
Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue is the last stop on the D, F, N and Q, and the ballpark entrance is directly across Surf Avenue.
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