Midnight Sun Game in Fairbanks, Alaska

Watch Baseball Under the Midnight Sun

The Midnight Sun Game is one of the most unique sporting events in the world—played late at night, without lights, in full daylight in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Hosted annually by the Alaska Goldpanners, this legendary game combines over a century of tradition with a one-of-a-kind natural phenomenon you won’t find anywhere else.

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Watch: ESPN Feature on the Midnight Sun Game

This ESPN feature highlights why the Midnight Sun Game has become a nationally recognized event, showcasing the history, atmosphere, and surreal experience of playing baseball at midnight in sunlight.

What Is the Midnight Sun Game?

The Midnight Sun Game is played every year around the summer solstice (June 21) in Fairbanks, Alaska.

• First pitch: around 10:30 PM
• Played without artificial lights
• Ends after midnight—in natural daylight

Because of Alaska’s extreme summer daylight, the sun barely dips below the horizon, allowing the entire game to be played naturally. 

Why This Game Is World-Famous

Let’s be honest—plenty of baseball games exist. This one stands alone.Established in 1906 (over 100 years of history)

• Played entirely in midnight sunlight
• Hosted by the Alaska Goldpanners since 1960
• Covered by major outlets like ESPN

As ESPN describes, it’s a place where baseball looks normal—until you realize it’s being played late at night with the sun still lighting the field.

What to Expect on Game Night

1. A Game That Starts at Night… But Isn’t Dark
   • At 10 PM, players take the field under bright skies. By midnight, it still looks like late evening—not night.
2. A Unique Alaska Tradition
   • The game pauses around midnight for a ceremony celebrating Alaska’s heritage, creating a moment you won’t see anywhere else.
3. A Full-Length Game in Daylight
   • Most games finish between 1:00–2:00 AM, still without artificial lighting.

Location

• Growden Memorial Field
• Fairbanks, Alaska
• Home of the Alaska Goldpanners

When Is the Midnight Sun Game?

The game is held annually closest to June 21, the longest day of the year. Dates vary slightly each year (typically June 19–21)

Tickets and Planning

• Tickets go on sale months in advance

• The game frequently sells out

• Early arrival is strongly recommended

This isn’t a casual walk-up event—plan ahead or you’ll miss it.

Why You Should Experience It

If you’re building a trip around Alaska, this belongs at the top of your list.

• This is:A bucket-list baseball experience
• A rare combination of sport + natural phenomenon
• One of Alaska’s most iconic summer traditions

There’s no backup version of this anywhere else.

FAQs

1. Is it really played without lights?
   • Yes—no artificial lighting is used at any point.
2. Is it actually bright at midnight?
   • Yes. It resembles late evening light, not darkness.
3. How long does the game last?
   • Typically 3–4 hours.
4. Is it family-friendly?
   • Yes. It’s a community-focused event with a great atmosphere.

Experience Baseball Like Nowhere Else

The Midnight Sun Game isn’t just something to watch—it’s something you experience.

Plan early. Get your tickets. And see baseball played the way it never happens anywhere else—under the midnight sun.

ALL TIME RESULTS

*115: The Goldpanners Season was canceled due to the COVID Pandemic. In keeping with tradition, the 115th Midnight Sun Game was the first solstice contest since 1959 to be played entirely by local Fairbanksans.  Eielson Brewers defeated the Black Spruce Pirates 15-13.