MLB All-Star Game 2026: Everything You Need to Know About the Mid-Summer Classic in Philadelphia

The 96th Major League Baseball All-Star Game is here, bringing together the brightest stars from the National League and American League for the annual Mid-Summer Classic. This year, Philadelphia plays host to the prestigious event for the fifth time in its history, with Citizens Bank Park serving as the venue for the first time.

Game Details

The main event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, with the first pitch set for 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Fans can catch all the action live from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Viewers can tune in to the broadcast on FOX, with streaming options available through the FOX Sports App and Fubo. The announcing crew for the game will include Joe Davis handling play-by-play, John Smoltz providing analysis, and Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci reporting from the field.

All-Time Series

The American League holds a slight edge in the all-time series, leading the National League 48-44 with two ties.

Key Facts

Roster Updates and Replacements

The initial rosters, announced on July 4, have seen several changes due to player injuries, recent pitching duties, or rest.

Notable changes include Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes and Milwaukee pitcher Jacob Misiorowski being replaced due to pitching on Sunday. St. Louis reliever Ryan O’Brien takes over for Skenes, while Braxton Ashcraft replaced Misiorowski, with subsequent changes involving Los Angeles pitcher Justin Wrobleski. Miami pitcher Max Meyer is also out, with Philadelphia’s Jesús Luzardo stepping in.

Los Angeles’ Shohei Ohtani is sidelined with an injury, and his spot is filled by St. Louis catcher Ivan Herrera. Cincinnati pitcher Chase Burns is replaced by Washington pitcher Foster Griffin. Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is resting, and Boston first baseman Wilson Contreras is his replacement.

New York outfielder Aaron Judge is injured, with Boston’s Ceddanne Rafaela taking his place. Minnesota outfielder Byron Buxton is also out due to injury, replaced by Chicago White Sox third baseman Munetaka Murakami. Boston pitcher Ranger Suárez is injured, and Tampa Bay pitcher Nick Martinez is his replacement. Minnesota pitcher Joe Ryan, who pitched on Sunday, has had his replacement TBD. Athletic first baseman Nick Kurtz is being replaced by Chicago outfielder Tristan Peters.

Philadelphia’s All-Star History

Philadelphia has a rich history of hosting the MLB All-Star Game:

1943: American League 5, National League 3, at Shibe Park. This marked the first night All-Star Game.
1952: National League 3, American League 2, at Shibe Park. The game was shortened to five innings due to rain.
1976: National League 7, American League 1, at Veterans Stadium. George Foster was named MVP.
1996: National League 6, American League 0, at Veterans Stadium. Norristown native Mike Piazza earned MVP honors.

This year’s event at Citizens Bank Park adds another chapter to Philadelphia’s legacy as a host city for Major League Baseball’s marquee summer event.

Source: Yahoo Sports – MLB All-Star Game 2026. Time, TV, streaming, rosters – https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mlb-star-game-2026-time-080457358.html