It’s the Midsummer Classic in the City of Brotherly Love.
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game takes place Tuesday as the American League battles the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
This is Philly’s first time hosting the All-Star Game since 1996 when the exhibition was played at Veterans Stadium, the former home of the Phillies. And the fifth All-Star Game to be played in Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, comes as the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary.
The host Phillies have six All-Star representatives, including a trio of starters. Outfielder Brandon Marsh will be in the starting lineup as he makes his All-Star Game debut while designated hitter Kyle Schwarber took over Shohei Ohtani’s starting spot. Southpaw Cristopher Sánchez will become the first Phillies pitcher to start a Midsummer Classic since Roy Halladay in 2011 — and he’ll do so at his home ballpark.
Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease, meanwhile, will be the first Toronto pitcher to make an All-Star start since Halladay in 2009.
From the full AL and NL rosters to how to watch the exhibition and more, here’s everything to know for the 96th MLB All-Star Game:
When is the 2026 MLB All-Star Game?
The All-Star Game is on Tuesday, July 14.
What time does the 2026 MLB All-Star Game start?
The game is slated for 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT.
Where is the 2026 MLB All-Star Game being played?
Citizens Bank Park, home of the Phillies, is hosting the All-Star Game for the first time.
The spotlight is staying on the City of Brotherly Love as All Star Week officially gets underway. NBC10’s Shaira Arias spoke with fans who are excited for the busy days ahead.
What TV channel is the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on?
Fox will air the Midsummer Classic.
Where to stream the 2026 MLB All-Star Game live online
The game will also be available to stream on Fox One, FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app.
Who are the 2026 MLB All-Star Game managers?
The managers of the reigning AL and NL pennant winners serve as All-Star Game skippers. That means Dave Roberts, manager of the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, will oversee the NL squad for a fifth time while Blue Jays skipper John Schneider will manage the AL for the first time.
AL All-Star Game starters, lineup, pitchers, reserves
Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was voted in as the AL starter at first base, but won’t be able to play due to injury. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz was then moved into the starting lineup before also being ruled out due to injury. New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice now gets the starting nod in his All-Star debut.
Two other original AL starters will miss the game due to injury in Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton. Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger and Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene will take over those spots.
And Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, who is retiring after this season, was added to the AL roster by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred as a “Legend Pick.” But the three-time Cy Young winner won’t be active for the game due to injury.
Here’s a full breakdown of the AL roster:
Starting lineup
Mike Trout, CF, Angels
Yordan Alvarez, DH, Astros
Shea Langeliers, C, Athletics
Junior Caminero, 3B, Rays
Bobby Witt Jr., SS, Royals
Cody Bellinger, RF, Yankees
Ben Rice, 1B, Yankess
Riley Greene, LF, Tigers
Ernie Clement, 2B, Blue Jays
Athletics sluggers Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz talk to reporters after being named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game later this month in Philadelphia.
Reserves
Dillon Dingler, C, Tigers
Adley Rutschman, C, Orioles
Travis Bazzana, INF, Guardians
Willson Contreras, INF, Red Sox (replacement)
Kevin McGonigle, INF, Tigers
Munetaka Murakami, INF, White Sox (replacement)
Miguel Vargas, INF, White Sox
Randy Arozarena, OF, Mariners
Tristan Peters, OF, White Sox (replacement)
Ceddanne Rafaela, OF, Red Sox (replacement)
Yandy Díaz, DH, Rays
Starting pitchers
Dylan Cease, RHP, Blue Jays (ASG starter)
Nick Martinez, RHP, Rays (replacement)
Parker Messick, LHP, Guardians
Drew Rasmussen, RHP, Rays
Joe Ryan, RHP, Twins
Cam Schlittler, RHP, Yankees
Ranger Suarez, LHP, Red Sox
Michael Wacha, RHP, Royals
Relievers
Bryan Baker, RHP, Rays
Aroldis Chapman, LHP, Red Sox
Jacob Latz, LHP, Rangers
Cade Smith, RHP, Guardians
Louis Varland, RHP, Blue Jays
NL All-Star Game starters, lineup, pitchers, reserves
DH Kyle Schwarber is starting in place of Shohei Ohtani, who can’t compete due to injury.
Here’s a look at the full NL team:
Starting lineup
Kyle Schwarber, DH, Phillies
Juan Soto, LF, Mets
Freddie Freeman, 1B, Dodgers
CJ Abrams, SS, Nationals
Max Muncy, 3B, Dodgers
Ozzie Albies, 2B, Braves
Brandon Marsh, RF, Phillies
Andy Pages, CF, Dodgers
Drake Baldwin, C, Braves
Reserves
William Contreras, C, Brewers
Hunter Goodman, C, Rockies
Luis Arraez, INF, Giants
Bryce Harper, INF, Phillies
Otto Lopez, INF, Marlins
Matt Olson, INF, Braves
Sal Stewart, INF, Reds
Corbin Carroll, OF, Diamondbacks
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF, Cubs
Jordan Walker, OF, Cardinals
James Wood, OF, Nationals
Iván Herrera, DH, Cardinals (replacement)
Starting pitchers
Cristopher Sánchez, LHP, Phillies (ASG starter)
Braxton Ashcraft, RHP, Pirates (replacement)
Chase Burns, RHP, Reds
Foster Griffin, LHP, Nationals (replacement)
Jesús Luzardo, LHP, Phillies (replacement)
Max Meyer, RHP, Marlins
Jacob Misiorowski, RHP, Brewers
Eduardo Rodriguez, LHP, Diamondbacks
Chris Sale, LHP, Braves
Paul Skenes, RHP, Pirates
Logan Webb, RHP, Giants
Justin Wrobleski, LHP, Dodgers (replacement)
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, RHP, Dodgers
Ricky Bottalico and Michael Barkann shared their thoughts on Zack Wheeler declining an invitation to the MLB All-Star Game.
Relievers
Does the MLB All-Star Game determine World Series home-field advantage?
The All-Star Game no longer determines which league gets home-field advantage in the World Series. That rule was in place from 2003-16.
Are there extra innings in the MLB All-Star Game?
If the All-Star Game is tied after nine innings, it heads to a home run swing-off.
How does the MLB All-Star Game home run swing-off work?
Each team selects three hitters for the swing-off and the hitters get three swings apiece with coaches pitching to them. The team that hits the most home runs wins the game.
The first-ever home run swing-off occurred last year, when All-Star Game MVP Kyle Schwarber hit three homers to give the NL the win.
Has the AL or NL won more All-Star Games?
The AL owns a 48-45-2 all-time record against the NL. The NL has won two of the last three All-Star Games, following a run where the AL won nine straight.
When are the next MLB games?
The Phillies and New York Mets meet in Philly on Thursday before a 15-game slate on Friday.
Where is the 2027 MLB All-Star Game being played?
The Midsummer Classic next heads to one of MLB’s oldest stadiums in Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. It will be the fourth All-Star Game played at Wrigley and the first since 1990.
Phillies fans gathered outside the Under Armour store in Center City for a meet-and-greet with Bryce Harper ahead of the Home Run Derby. NBC10’s Neil Fischer spoke with a father and son who are first on line.