The time has come again, when we tune in to our favorite players joining forces with their rivals for a week-long break in the race to October.
Though we can’t run it back to experience the fun at Truist, we do have more of our guys on the roster than last year. Ozzie Albies and 2025 Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin have earned a starting spot on the National League roster, Matt Olson will be a reserve and Raisel Iglesias — earning his first All-Star selection — will be joining Chris Sale in the pitchers’
rotation. You can read more about it in Demetrius’ breakdown!
Let’s look at the list of events to look forward to, shall we?
HBCU Swingman Classic
Hosted by Citizens Bank Park, 50 top Division I HBCU players will have the opportunity to take the big stage and showcase their skills in this annual event, now in its fourth year. Created by Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., his goal was to give these athletes a foundation to foster their growth for their future careers in the sport while giving viewers and scouts top talent to look out for.
The event takes place on Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $28.
MLB Draft
The MLB Draft will take place on Saturday, July 11, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Grand Hall. Fans are set to watch prospects get the call to change their lives starting at 1 p.m. EST. The entry opportunities are not clarified on the website; however, it will be streaming on NBC and Peacock, alongside MLB Network.
All-Star Sunday
Sunday is presenting a ton of events for fans to book up their day with.
Starting with the All-Star Futures Game at 12 p.m., minor leaguers will take the stage in this prospect showcase to put their skills to the test in this National vs American League matchup. Identical to the main All-Star Game event, fans will be able to watch their future favorite players in action through seven innings, as they compete against their respective teams. Who knows, you could be watching your future favorite player taking this stage,
Next, on Sunday, will be a new event that’s taking the place of the celebrity game: the MLBx All-Star 3-on-3. This will be a coed homerun matchup featuring Phillies legends (Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino) facing Atlanta Braves’ Andruw Jones and more familiar athletes.
The objective is for these players to get home runs, but also see if their opponent can rob them. There will be a point earned for both and bonus points for hitting specific targets. A high-intense power-hitting event that’s sure to give fans the action from their legendary fames before the action at the Derby.
This event also begins right after the All-Star Futures Game and tickets include both events, starting as low as $10 on Seatgeek, but as low as $33.50 for standing room areas through mlbtickets.com.
Home Run Derby
Besides the All-Star Game, this is the event that brings everyone from all over to witness the power-hitting, fuel-driven athletes do what every fan wants to see in every game…hitting home runs.
At 8 p.m. ET, Citizens Bank Park will crowd around to watch eight hitters go through three rounds of the epic home run competition. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. for fans to watch their favorite stars in action at the annual Gatorade All-Star Workout Day, featuring batting practice before the Derby event. And the event will be streamed through Netflix to watch from the comfort of your home.
Tickets start from a little over $460, but are increasing as the days pass.
Red Carpet Show and All-Star Game
This is the finale you’ve all been waiting for. On Tuesday, July 14, at 2 p.m. ET, all the stars will be on the red carpet with their family and style on display before the night’s biggest event, the All-Star Game.
8 p.m. ET is the start time for the National League will take on the American League for the week’s finale.
This is another event you’d want to snag tickets for as prices are now starting at a little over $650 and continuing to increase.
Capital One All-Star Village
Want to join the fun but not break the bank?
Capital One All-Star Village at the Pennsylvania Convention Center will be open from July 11 to July 14 to get the opportunity to meet and get autographs from baseball legends, participate in games and activities surrounding the sport and enjoy the festivities the weekend has to offer. This event is a great outing for kids and families who love everything surrounding the sport.
Tickets are free if you’re a Capital One cardholder, and if not, they range from $15-$35 in the respective age group category.
