The Don’t Blink HR Derby In Paradise has released the full schedule for its 2025 edition, returning December 10–13 with six events across four days. Now entering its eighth year, the derby has become one of the sport’s most distinctive offseason showcases, blending Major League talent, Bahamian standouts, and international players on a stage unlike any other in baseball.
The 2025 week begins on Wednesday, December 10 with the Don’t Blink Youth Baseball & Softball Camp at the Andre Rodgers Baseball & Softball Complex. The camp is free and open to young athletes, running from 4 to 6 p.m., with check-in starting at 3 p.m. Registration is available through the event’s official Instagram profile at @dbhrderby.
The following day, Thursday, December 11, features the Don’t Blink Celebrity Golf Tournament at Royal Blue Golf Course, followed by the official welcome event, Man Over Board. The welcome party will take place aboard Black Beard’s Revenge, boarding at 9:30 p.m., with music from local DJs and guest appearances from participating athletes.
On Friday, December 12, the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium hosts the Don’t Blink Celebrity Softball Game. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the game begins at 8 p.m., featuring derby participants alongside prominent Bahamian public figures. An official afterparty will be held inside the stadium’s Events Hall immediately after the final out.
The main event arrives on Saturday, December 13, when the Don’t Blink HR Derby In Paradise returns to Fort Montague Beach. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. and the derby begins at 1:30 p.m., continuing the event’s signature visual — home run balls launched directly over the shoreline. General admission is free, with splash-zone tickets available through official channels.
The derby has become a major offseason gathering point for international baseball, highlighting the Bahamas’ growing influence within the sport and providing a platform for both established players and rising prospects. Registration links, ticket access, and official updates are available through the event’s Instagram announcement at https://www.instagram.com/p/DRQYKQrDe_q/.
World Baseball Network will follow event announcements, roster updates, and international participation as Don’t Blink Week approaches.
Photo: The Beatles surface during a dip in the swimming pool of the Nassau Beach Hotel in Nassau, Bahamas on Feb. 23, 1965, during the filming of a scene for their latest motion picture. The four jumped into the pool in jeans and dark blue shirts while a large audience of hotel guests watched from across the pool. From left to right are: Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney (rear) John Lennon and George Harrison. (AP Photo)
