Baseball’s top stars are heading to Philadelphia for the 2026 MLB All-Star Week, which culminates in the MLB All-Star Game. This year’s event carries extra significance, as the nation’s birthplace hosts the Midsummer Classic nearly 250 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game will be played July 14 at 8 p.m. ET from Citizens Bank Park and will air live on FOX. It’s the 96th edition of the marquee event and the first ever All-Star Game to be played at Citizens Bank Park.
You can catch all the festivities leading up to the All-Star Game, from the MLB All-Star Futures Game to the Home Run Derby and even the MLB Draft. Here’s the complete TV schedule and streaming guide so you don’t miss a moment of the action.
When is the MLB All-Star Game?
The 2026 MLB l All Star Game takes place Tuesday, July 14th at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fans can tune in to the game live at 8 p.m. ET on their local FOX affiliate channel to catch the excitement.
How to Watch MLB All-Star Week 2026
The annual All-Star matchup between the best players in their respective leagues is the main draw to All Star Week, but there’s also a whole weekend’s worth of excitement to keep up with!
For the main MLB All-Star Game, baseball fans can watch the on-field action live on TV with FOX and FOX Deportes. To find your local FOX channel, check out this list.
For the other All-Star Week events, you can tune into MLB NETWORK or NBC to watch live.
MLB Network is available with MySports Genre Pack®, DIRECTV Sports Pack or the DIRECTV Signature CHOICE™ Package or above.
MLB All Star Week TV Schedule
The 2026 MLB All Star schedule is filled to the brim with excitement, so you don’t want to miss a moment of it. Below is an overview of the MLB All Star Week broadcast schedule so you know when to tune in.
Friday, July 10:
- HBCU Swingman Classic presented by USA Baseball – 7 p.m. ET on MLB Network
Saturday, July 11:
- 2026 MLB Draft presented by Nippon Express – 1 p.m. ET on NBC (additional coverage on Peacock and MLB Network)
Sunday, July 12:
- MLB All-Star Futures Game presented by Nike – 12 p.m. ET on NBC
- MLBx : All-Star 3-on-3 presented by Ito En – Following All-Star Futures Game on NBCSN and Peacock
Monday, July 13:
- T-Mobile Home Run Derby – 8 p.m. ET on Netflix
Tuesday, July 14:
- All-Star Red Carpet Show presented by Mastercard – 2 p.m. ET on MLB Network
- MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard – 7 p.m. ET on FOX
Where is the MLB All Star Game?
The 2026 MLB All Star Game will be held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia home to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Next year, the All-Star game will return to Wrigley Field for the fourth time overall and the first in nearly 40 years. Wrigley has previously hosted All-Star Games in 1947, 1962 and 1990.
When is the MLB Home Run Derby?
The 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby will be held Monday July 13 at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix.
Who is participating in the 2026 Home Run Derby?
The 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby will feature eight hitters competing in three rounds. Six players have officially committed to the event as of July 10, with two spots still to be announced.
Confirmed participants include:
- Junior Caminero (Tampa Bay Rays): Last year’s runner-up returns looking to capture his first Home Run Derby title after hitting 11 home runs in his last 12 games.
- Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies): The hometown favorite will compete in front of the Philadelphia crowd as he looks to win his second Home Run Derby crown.
- Ben Rice (New York Yankees): The Yankees slugger has enjoyed a breakout season and will make his Home Run Derby debut.
- Jordan Walker (St. Louis Cardinals): Walker’s power has made him one of the National League’s rising stars and a natural fit for the Derby.
- Jac Caglianone (Kansas City Royals): One of baseball’s top young power hitters, Caglianone has quickly become known for his tape-measure home runs.
- Willson Contreras (St. Louis Cardinals): The veteran catcher adds experience to the field, giving the Cardinals two competitors in this year’s event.
MLB is expected to announce the final two participants before the Home Run Derby.
What are the Home Run Derby rules?
The Derby is going to look a little different this year. There won’t be any timers or outs. Players get 20 swings in round one, 15 in round two and 15 in the final round.
If a player hits a home run on their final swing, they can keep hitting until they don’t hit a homer. Ties are broken by home run distance in the first round. In rounds two and three, it’s a three-swing swing-off tiebreaker.
MLB All-Star Game Rosters
The finalized MLB All-Star Game Rosters for the National League and American League feature the game’s biggest stars. More than two dozen players will be making their first Midsummer Classic.
How are Players Chosen for MLB All Star Rosters?
The rosters for All Star Games are chosen through a combination of fan voting, player ballots and selections made by the Commissioner’s Office.
Phase 1 of voting allows fans to vote for the players they want to see start in the All-Star Game. The top two vote-getters at each position, along with the top six outfielders, advance to Phase 2.
In Phase 2, fans will choose the starting player at each position from the top two vote-getters from Phase 1. The rest of the roster, including pitchers and bench players, will be determined by player ballots and selections made by the Commissioner’s Office.
The managers of the previous seasons World Series teams coach their respective leagues.
National League All-Star Roster
National League Manager: Dave Roberts – Los Angeles Dodgers
National League Starters
- C: Drake Baldwin, Atlanta Braves (1st All-Star selection)
- 1B: Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers (10th)
- 2B: Ozzie Albies, Atlanta Braves (4th)
- 3B: Max Muncy, Los Angeles Dodgers (3rd)
- SS: CJ Abrams, Washington Nationals (2nd)
- OF: Brandon Marsh, Philadelphia Phillies (1st)
- OF: Juan Soto, New York Mets (5th)
- OF: Andy Pages, Los Angeles Dodgers (1st)
- DH: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers (6th)
National League Reserves
- William Contreras, Milwaukee Brewers (3rd All-Star selection)
- Hunter Goodman, Colorado Rockies (2nd)
- Luis Arraez, San Francisco Giants (4th)
- Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies (9th)
- Otto Lopez, Miami Marlins (1st)
- Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves (4th)
- Sal Stewart, Cincinnati Reds (1st)
- Corbin Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks (3rd)
- Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs (2nd)
- Jordan Walker, St. Louis Cardinals (1st)
- James Wood, Washington Nationals (2nd)
- Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies (4th)
National League Pitchers
- Chase Burns, Cincinnati Reds (1st All-Star selection)
- Jhoan Duran, Philadelphia Phillies (1st)
- Raisel Iglesias, Atlanta Braves (1st)
- Max Meyer, Miami Marlins (1st)
- Mason Miller, San Diego Padres (2nd)
- Jacob Misiorowski, Milwaukee Brewers (2nd)
- Eduardo Rodriguez, Arizona Diamondbacks (1st)
- Chris Sale, Atlanta Braves (10th)
- Cristopher Sánchez, Philadelphia Phillies (2nd)
- Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates (3rd)
- Logan Webb, San Francisco Giants (3rd)
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles Dodgers (2nd)
Freddie Freeman and Chris Sale are each making their 10th All-Star appearance, while Shohei Ohtani has been selected for a sixth straight season. Philadelphia is represented with five Phillies named All-Stars, including starting outfielder Brandon Marsh. The two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers also have five National League All-Stars, with four earning starting nods, the most starters of any MLB team.
American League All-Star Roster
American League Manager: John Schneider – Toronto Blue Jays
American League Starters
- C: Shea Langeliers, Athletics (1st All-Star selection)
- 1B: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays (6th)
- 2B: Ernie Clement, Toronto Blue Jays (1st)
- 3B: Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays (2nd)
- SS: Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals (3rd)
- OF: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels (12th)
- OF: Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins (3rd)
- OF: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees (8th)
- DH: Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros (4th)
American League Reserves
- Dillon Dingler, Detroit Tigers (1st All-Star selection)
- Adley Rutschman, Baltimore Orioles (3rd)
- Travis Bazzana, Cleveland Guardians (1st)
- Nick Kurtz, Athletics (1st)
- Kevin McGonigle, Detroit Tigers (1st)
- Ben Rice, New York Yankees (1st)
- Miguel Vargas, Chicago White Sox (1st)
- Randy Arozarena, Seattle Mariners (3rd)
- Cody Bellinger, New York Yankees (3rd)
- Riley Greene, Detroit Tigers (3rd)
- Yandy Díaz, Tampa Bay Rays (2nd)
American League Pitchers
- Bryan Baker, Tampa Bay Rays (1st All-Star selection)
- Dylan Cease, Toronto Blue Jays (1st)
- Aroldis Chapman, Boston Red Sox (9th)
- Jacob Latz, Texas Rangers (1st)
- Parker Messick, Cleveland Guardians (1st)
- Drew Rasmussen, Tampa Bay Rays (2nd)
- Joe Ryan, Minnesota Twins (2nd)
- Cam Schlittler, New York Yankees (1st)
- Cade Smith, Cleveland Guardians (1st)
- Ranger Suarez, Boston Red Sox (2nd)
- Louis Varland, Toronto Blue Jays (1st)
- Michael Wacha, Kansas City Royals (2nd)
The American League features 15 first-time All Stars, while Mike Trout (12th selection), Aroldis Chapman (ninth) and Aaron Judge (eighth) provide veteran support. The Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays lead the American League with four All-Star selections apiece.
Who is on the Celebrity Softball Game Roster?
This year, the Celebrity Softball Game is being replaced with MLBx, a fast-paced 3-on-3 knockout competition featuring Phillies and Baseball Hall of Famers, AUSL stars and celebrity ballplayers. This event will kick off the festivities of the All-Star Break.
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