MLB All-Star Game 2026: Everything happening in Philly, from the midsummer classic to the Home Run Derby and more

The Pennsylvania Convention Center will be home to the marquee fan festival, where fans can meet baseball legends, test their pitching prowess, play interactive games, win prizes and more.

Classic ballpark snacks and signature dishes will also be on offer.

Here’s a look at some of the attractions:

• All-star pitching: Visitors can step up to the pitcher’s mound and throw their fastest pitch.
• All-star batting practice: There will be two batting cages, including an immersive digital gameplay.
• Home run robber: Fans can put on a Velcro suit, jump and stick on a wall for a home run-robbing photo op.
• Rookie Leagues: A mini baseball diamond, tailgate toss, batting cages, throwing challenges and more will be available to fans ages 7 and under.
• Autograph stages: MLB legends will sign autographs for fans, who can make reservations with the free All-Star Experience Pass. Fans can register for the Experience Pass by downloading the app when it becomes available.

Those interested can find the full rundown of All-Star Village attractions online.

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Two dozen former Philadelphia Phillies players, coaches and managers — among them, World Series champions, MLB all-stars and Cy Young award winners — are slated to appear at the All-Star Village. That includes:

• Bobby Abreu
• Larry Bowa
• Steve Carlton
• Dave Cash
• Roberto Clemente Jr.
• John Denny
• Tom Gordon
• Cole Hamels
• Von Hayes
• John Kruk
• Mike Lieberthal
• Greg Luzinski
• Charlie Manuel
• Mickey Morandini
• Dickie Noles
• Lance Parrish
• Plácido Polanco
• Ron Reed
• Carlos Ruiz
• Juan Samuel
• Jean Segura
• Milt Thompson
• Manny Trillo
• Randy Wolf

Other expected attendees include Sam Allen, Luis Clemente, Andre Dawson, Lisa Maria Fernandez, Rollie Fingers, Minnie Forbes, Fergie Jenkins, Jim Keat, Jeneane Lesko, Fred Lynn and Pedro Sierra.

Fans can purchase single-day tickets ($39 with fees), a family four-pack (two adults, two children; $121 with fees) or “2 for Tuesday” tickets (four tickets, $74 with fees) online.

Discounted tickets are available for children 12 and under, adults 65 and older, members of the military and college students. Children under 2 may attend for free.

Capital One cardholders may also access complimentary All-Star Village tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.

All-Star Village ticket information is available online.

• Saturday, July 11: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Sunday, July 12: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Monday, July 13: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 14: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Capital One cardholders will also have access to the All-Star Village from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday through Tuesday.

MLBx will make its All-Star Sunday debut, featuring co-ed 3-on-3 hits in a “modern take” on the home run derby, rewarding home runs and defensive catches.

Phillies legends Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino will each act as team captains, as will former Atlanta Braves rival Andruw Jones.

Joining the derby will be four Athletes Unlimited Softball League players: Alyssa Brito, Tiare Jennings, Rachel Garcia and NiJaree Canady. More player announcements are expected.

In the three-inning game, each player will have one two-minute at-bat, with the opposing team in the outfield. Home runs and catches are worth one point each. Players who hit balls through a center-field target or who call for a hot streak of five swings, when offensive and defensive points are doubled, will earn bonus points. The team that earns the most points will be crowned the winner.

MLBx will start 30 to 45 minutes after the All-Star Futures Game ends. The 3-on-3 series will air on Peacock.

Those interested may purchase All-Star Sunday tickets, which include MLBx and the All-Star Futures Game, online.

Eight power hitters compete over three rounds to determine one Home Run Derby champion.

This year, rather than trying to hit as many homers as possible during timed rounds, players will start each round with a finite number of swings: 20 in round 1, 15 in round 2 and 15 in the final round. Players who homer on their last swing keep going until they do not homer.

Ties in the first round will be broken by home run distance. In rounds 2 and 3, ties will be broken by three-swing swing-offs.

The players with the top four home run totals from round 1 will advance to round 2, where they’ll be seeded based on their round 1 totals and face off head-to-head to determine the two finalists.

The eight Home Run Derby participants have yet to be announced. Please check back for updates.

Fans who can’t score tickets at Citizens Bank Park can watch the Home Run Derby on Netflix starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14.

Yes. Phillies slugger Ryan Howard won the Home Run Derby in 2006 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, where he hit 23 homers.

Bobby Abreu, representing his native Venezuela, won the title the year before at Comerica Park in Detroit. The right fielder hit a record-setting 41 homers, 24 of which were in the first round.

Other past Phillies contenders include Alec Bohm (2024), Kyle Schwarber (2022), Rhys Hoskins (2018), Chase Utley (2008) and Jim Thome (2004).

Yes. Philadelphia hosted the Home Run Derby in 1996 at Veterans Stadium. Barry Bonds, of the San Francisco Giants, won with 17 homers.

All-Star Game voting runs through noon on Thursday. Participants will be announced by Fox on Saturday, July 4.

Three Phillies players are among the possible contenders:

• Bryson Stott (second base)
• Alec Bohm (third base)
• Brandon Marsh (outfield)

If you can’t score tickets, you can watch the All-Star Game on Fox at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14.

Yes. The 2026 All-Star Game will be Philadelphia’s fifth time hosting, though the first time at Citizens Bank Park.

1996 at Veterans Stadium
Philadelphia last hosted at Veterans Stadium in 1996. The Phillies’ only representative was pitcher Ricky Bottalico. The National League won 6-0, and Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Mike Piazza, a native of Norristown, was named the MVP.

1976 at Veterans Stadium
Veterans Stadium also hosted the All-Star Game 50 years ago, in 1976, as part of the country’s bicentennial celebrations. President Gerald Ford threw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Phillies catcher Bob Boone, shortstop Larry Bowa, second baseman Dave Cash, left fielder Greg Luzinski and third baseman Mike Schmidt played on the National League team, which beat the American League 7-1.

1952 at Shibe Park
Before that, Philly hosted the All-Star Game in 1952 at Shibe Park, later known as Connie Mack Stadium. Six Philadelphia Athletics players were on the roster: first baseman Ferris Fain, Eddie Joost, shortstop Granny Hammer and pitchers Robin Roberts, Bobby Shantz and Curt Simmons. Baseball legend Jackie Robinson was also in the mix.

The National League beat the American League 3-2 in an abridged, five-inning game — the only All-Star Game cut short by rain.

1943 at Shibe Park
The Philadelphia Athletics hosted the city’s first All-Star Game in 1943 at Shibe Park.