Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the world, but it is especially big in the United States. Probably the largest event in the U.S. is the annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game. During this game, the best of the best play in the American League and the National League against each other.
The first Major League Baseball All-Star Game was played on July 6, 1933, at Comiskey Park in Chicago. It was a huge deal at the time and was part of the 1933 World’s Fair. During this first game, the American League beat the National League in about two hours. The legendary Babe Ruth played in the American League.
Nearly a century later, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game is still a hit. It’s now a huge tradition where millions of Americans tune in to see which team wins.
So, what’s going to happen during the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game? Who is playing on what team, and when? Click through the slideshow to find out.
2025’s MLB All-Star Game
The 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be held on July 15, 2025.
Where Will the 2025 MLB All-Star Game Be Held?
The 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be held at Truist Park in Cumberland, Georgia. The Atlanta Braves are hosting this iconic game.
About Truist Park
Truist Park is relatively new, as it only opened in 2017. It’s only about 10 miles away from downtown Atlanta. The stadium’s capacity sits at 41,084, although they saw a record attendance of 43,898 in 2023 during a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies.
American League Roster for Elected Starters
Curious about who is playing in the American League at this game? Here are a few of the elected starters on the American League.
- Cal Raleigh (Mariners)
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Blue Jays)
- Gleyber Torres (Tigers)
- Javier Báez (Tigers)
American League Roster for Reserves
- Alejandro Kirk (Blue Jays)
- Brandon Lowe (Rays)
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. (Yankees)
- Byron Buxton (Twins)
- Julio Rodríguez (Mariners)
American League Roster for Pitchers
- Hunter Brown (Astros)
- Aroldis Chapman (Red Sox)
- Jacob deGrom (Rangers)
- Josh Hader (Astros)
- Tarik Skubal (Tigers)
National League Roster for Elected Starters
- Will Smith (Dodgers)
- Freddie Freeman (Dodgers)
- Manny Machado (Padres)
- Ronald Acuña Jr. (Braves)
- Kyle Tucker (Cubs)
National League Roster for Reserves
- Pete Alonso (Mets)
- Matt Olson (Braves)
- Eugenio Suárez (Diamondbacks)
- Fernando Tatís Jr. (Padres)
- Kyle Schwarber (Phillies)
National League Roster for Pitchers
- Jason Adam (Padres)
- Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers)
- Chris Sale (Braves)
- Paul Skenes (Pirates)
- Zack Wheeler (Phillies)
MLB All-Star Week Events
The big Atlanta game isn’t the only event to watch out for. Click through for a few other events happening that same week surrounding the MLB All-Star Game!
MLB All-Star Restaurant Week
From Wednesday, July 9, to Tuesday, July 15, over 40 local Atlanta restaurants have created a special menu item related to baseball. These special items, though, are only for Mastercard holders.
HBCU Swingman Classic Presented by T-Mobile
Another event during the same week is the HBCU Swingman Classic presented by T-Mobile, which falls on Friday, July 11. College athletes from Division-I programs at HBCUs will compete at Truist Park.
2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike
Excited to see who will be drafted this year? On July 13, tune into the 2025 MLB Draft presented by Nike on ESPN or the MLB Network as all 30 clubs draft their newest teammates.
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