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The country’s best baseball players head to Philadelphia this summer for the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, alongside a week of all-star sporting events.
The MLB All-Star Game — AKA the Midsummer Classic — coincides with the Semiquincentennial, with Citizens Bank Park hosting the All-Star Game for the first time since the stadium opened in 2004. The 42,901-person capacity ballpark is set to be packed with fans angling to catch their favorite players from both the National League and American League on the field.
In the days surrounding the game, fans can expect a jam-packed All-Star Week, featuring pro and youth games, the first rounds of the MLB Draft, a new three-on-three series, and the All-Star Village.
MLB All-Star Week kicks off on Friday, July 10, 2026.
The MLB All-Star Game takes the field at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 8 p.m., after all the players return from the All-Star Red Carpet Show at Independence Mall earlier in the day (see below).
— Photo by Visit Philadelphia
Fan voting wrapped up in early July, with a powerhouse roster that includes the Philadelphia Phillies’ own Brandon Marsh starting alongside the dual-threat pitcher-hitter Shohei Ohtani as part of the National League. Phillies pitchers Jesús Luzardo and Cristopher Sánchez join the National League’s lineup, while several other members of the Phils sit on reserve, including Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and Jhoan Duran.
Note: Roster replacements happen all the time, so keep an eye out for any last-minute changes.
Meanwhile, Phillies skipper Don Mattingly has been selected to join the National League’s coaching staff as an honorary coach under manager Dave Roberts. This marks Mattingly’s third coaching appearance at the Midsummer Classic.
If you’re looking for tickets to the MLB All-Star Game, your options are limited — and most first-party ticket offers were sent to (and scooped up by) season ticketholders earlier this year.
Still, official VIP Game Packages are available for purchase, with general admission resale tickets available through third-party ticket platforms like SeatGeek and Ticketmaster.
Parking tickets are still available through the MLB’s website.
The build-up to the 96th annual Midsummer Classic takes place over several days across several venues in the city. Here’s what to expect:
The Capital One All-Star Village (formerly Fan Fest) also sets up shop at the Convention Center for four days, featuring an indoor baseball-themed park with activations and meet-and-greets with baseball legends, including a slew of fan-favorite Phillies players: Bobby Abreu, John Kruk, Steve Carlton, Larry Bowa, Cole Hamels, Carlos Ruiz, Greg Luzinski, Charlie Manuel and many more.
The village opens from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the weekend (July 11 to 12, 2026) and from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday (July 13 to 14, 2026). You’ll need tickets to participate, now available for purchase with single- or multi-day access and with family grouping options.
Registration for player meet-and-greets during the festival opens every day at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Make sure to download Capital One’s All-Star Experience Pass on the MLB Ballpark app to book your time slot for player meet-and-greets.
The All-Star Village is a baseball lover’s dream, and dear to my heart, since I also attended the FanFest at the Convention Center in 1996. For this year’s iteration, expect tons of interactive activities, free giveaways, awesome merch, and just a generally great and festive vibe.
My favorite activation: the Topps booth, complete with game-used memorabilia, a timeline of Topps card history, and a free baseball-card giveaway, as well as a wall where you can take-a-card, leave-a-card.
Pro tip: Reservations for autographs and interactive activities can be very competitive, so make sure you’re ready to sign up via the Ballpark app at either 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. each day.
Monday means workout day, culminating in the naming of the new home-run champ by day’s end. The T-Mobile Home Run Derby gives eight hitters three rounds of chances to take the title.
Kyle Schwarber, the defending champion, looks to retain his crown and win the derby in his home ballpark. Fellow Phillie Bryce Harper is competing as well.
Like the All-Star Game, tickets for the derby are tough to come by, but tickets are available through third-party ticket platforms like SeatGeek. Folks who are unable to attend the derby can catch it on Netflix.
Game day starts off with a chance for the All-Star players to strut their stuff on the red carpet with their families at Independence Mall — part of Independence National Historical Park.
Look forward to players on the red carpet wearing stars-and-stripes-themed uniforms, featuring an official USA 250 patch. After the strut, the All Stars get shuttled from Independence Hall to Citizens Bank Park. Final rosters are still undetermined.
Tickets to the Red Carpet Fan Zone are free and open to the public, with info about how to snag a ticket still forthcoming, so bookmark this page and check back closer to the event. If you miss your chance to snag a ticket, tune in to the MLB Network or see the nationally broadcast event live on the MLB website.
Philadelphia has hosted the MLB All-Star Game four previous times: 1943, 1952, 1976 and 1996. The former Veterans Stadium was the location for the 1976 All-Star Game, the same year as the country’s bicentennial.
Know before you go: Mike Piazza (hometown: Norristown, Pennsylvania) was named Most Valuable Player the last time the MLB All-Star Game was held in Philadelphia.
The very first MLB All-Star Game took place on July 6, 1933 in Chicago, as a way to lift spirits during the Great Depression. Since then, the All-Star Game has taken place every July (and twice in August) except for 1945 and 2020, due to World War II and the COVID-19 pandemic, respectively. From 1959 to 1962, two All-Star games were scheduled each year as a way to raise money for the players’ pension fund.
Fans vote for which players they want to see in the game — and the pros themselves vote on pitchers and backup positions. The final All-Star team includes representation from every team in the MLB.
The fourth annual HBCU Swingman Classic features 50 elite players from Division-1 programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey, Jr. co-created the game to give HBCU players a chance to play in the national spotlight. Tickets are on sale now.
Two youth-centered tournaments join the pros during All-Star Week, with first-round play for both at the Philadelphia Phillies Urban Youth Academy at FDR Park (July 10-12, 2026), with the championship games moving over to the University of Pennsylvania. (Monday, July 13, 2026)
Youth baseball players 17 and younger from MLB Youth Academies compete in the All-Star Commissioner’s Cup, with the Jennie Finch Classic featuring youth softball players 17 and younger from MLB Youth Academies and Jennie Finch programs.
The Pennsylvania Convention Center hosts the opening rounds of the MLB Draft, free and open to the public in the Grand Hall, located adjacent to Capital One All-Star Village.
If you are interested in attending, you must register for free tickets.
Rising baseball stars take the spotlight for the All-Star Futures Game, a seven-inning exhibition game featuring top Minor League baseball players. Phillies greats Larry Bowa and Shane Victorino manage the American League Futures and National League Futures teams, respectively.
Afterwards, spectators can enjoy a doubleheader as a new, three-on-three game takes the field. What used to be the Celebrity Softball Game has morphed into the MLBx. The co-ed tournament features three 30-minute games (two semi-finals and one final) showcasing power hitters and star catchers, including legendary Phillies players Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino.
Tickets to All-Star Sunday have been released, now on sale at various points.
Throughout All-Star Week, MLB partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to lend a hand to support the next generation of ball players. Philly’s volunteer effort happens at the Shane Victorino Club in Nicetown on July 11, 2026.
Victorino, who spent eight seasons with the Phillies, and a group of more than 100 volunteers are coming together to refurbish the club by decorating and painting the indoor teen room while planting and weeding the outdoor baseball field.
MLB has a nationwide goal of racking up 250,000 volunteer hours this year in honor of the Semiquincentennial. Interested in volunteering your time? Check the official website for details about how you can help out.
Additional legacy projects include:
It’s Philly’s biggest year yet!
Make the most of it by booking the Visit Philly Overnight Package, which comes with free hotel parking and complimentary tickets to some of the most popular attractions in each of Greater Philadelphia’s five counties including Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute, the Mercer Museum in Bucks County, Longwood Gardens in Chester County, the Brandywine Museum of Art in Delaware County and Elmwood Park Zoo in Montgomery County.
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