MLB All-Star Week 2026: Full Schedule, Broadcast Details for Philadelphia Festivities

Philadelphia is set to become the epicenter of the baseball world in 2026, hosting Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week. The festivities, which will coincide with America 250 celebrations, will span five days of action, including the highly anticipated MLB Draft, the Futures Game, and the Home Run Derby, culminating in the All-Star Game itself.

The Commissioner’s office announced Philadelphia as the host city over seven years ago, aligning the event with the nation’s 250th anniversary. Events will take place at Citizens Bank Park and other locations throughout the city. Notably, the MLB Draft has been repositioned in the calendar, and the Home Run Derby will have a new broadcast partner.

Broadcasts for the week will be spread across Fox, NBC, and MLB Network, with live streams available on platforms like DIRECTV and fubo. Netflix will also make its debut as a broadcaster for a key event.

HBCU Swingman Classic Kicks Off Festivities

The week of events will commence with the HBCU Swingman Classic, a showcase featuring 50 players from historically Black colleges and universities. This fourth edition of the game will be managed by former MLB stars Jimmy Rollins and Rickie Weeks, with support from Ken Griffey Jr.

Event Time (ET)
Watch

HBCU Swingman Classic
7-10 p.m.
MLB Network, DIRECTV, fubo

MLB Draft Relocates to Saturday

This year marks a significant shift as the MLB Draft moves to Saturday. Early projections suggest top prospects like UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson, and Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey are likely to be among the first players selected.

Event Time (ET)
Watch

MLB Draft (Round 1, picks 1-10)
1-2:30 p.m.
NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock

MLB Draft (Round 1, picks 11-40)
2:30-4:30 p.m.
MLB Network, DIRECTV, fubo

MLB Draft (Rounds 2-4)
4:30-7:45 p.m.
MLB.TV, MLB.com

Futures Game Showcases Next Generation

Sunday’s schedule will feature the remaining rounds of the MLB Draft, but the spotlight will also turn to the Futures Game, highlighting the minor league prospects poised to become future stars. Elite talents such as shortstops Jesus Made (Brewers), Leo De Vries (Athletics), and Eli Willits (Nationals) are expected to participate.

Event Time (ET)
Watch

MLB Draft (Rounds 5-20)
11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
MLB.TV, MLB.com

Futures Game
12 p.m.
NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock

Following the Futures Game, fans can anticipate MLBx: All-Star, a 3-on-3 skills competition that will include former MLB stars, AUSL players, and special guests like Terrell Owens and Devonta Smith.

Event Time (ET)
Watch

MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3
TBD*
Peacock

Home Run Derby on Netflix with New Format

The highly anticipated Home Run Derby will air on Netflix for the first time, introducing a new format where hitters’ rounds will be based on the number of swings taken rather than a time limit.

Event Time (ET)
Watch

Home Run Derby
8 p.m.
Netflix

All-Star Game Culminates the Week

The week will conclude with the centerpiece event, the MLB All-Star Game. A Red Carpet Show will precede the game, offering fans a glimpse of the stars before they take the field.

Event Time (ET)
Watch

All-Star Red Carpet Show
2 p.m.
MLB Network, DIRECTV, fubo

All-Star Game
8 p.m.
Fox, DIRECTV, fubo

Fans looking to stream these events will find options through DIRECTV, which offers a free trial for new subscribers, and fubo, which also provides a free trial. These platforms will carry most of the All-Star Week events, excluding the Home Run Derby.

Key facts

The relocation of the MLB Draft and the introduction of Netflix for the Home Run Derby signal evolving broadcast strategies for Major League Baseball, aiming to reach a broader audience for its marquee events. The choice of Philadelphia, with its rich baseball history, further adds to the significance of this year’s Midsummer Classic.

Source: Yahoo Sports, https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mlb-star-schedule-2026-times-043001665.html