​The wait is almost over, as Philadelphia prepares to host the 96th MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 14. This will mark the fifth time the City of Brotherly Love has welcomed the event and the first since 1996, when the game was played at Veterans Stadium. The All-Star Game serves as the grand finale to nearly a week’s worth of baseball celebration. Before we dive into how the Phillies will fit into the festivities, let’s lay out the All-Star weekend schedule.
The weekend kicks off with a game featuring the top Division I college athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, making its first appearance at Citizens Bank Park. It starts at 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcast live on MLB.com and MLB Network. This four-day celebration unfolds at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where fans can mingle with baseball legends, participate in interactive exhibits, enjoy contests, and sample ballpark concessions. At the same venue, the early rounds of the MLB Draft will take place starting at 1:00 p.m. and will be shown live on NBC and Peacock.
Sunday ramps up the activity, with the Futures Game, showcasing the top minor league prospects, kicking off at noon at Citizens Bank Park. After that game concludes, a fresh 3-on-3 baseball competition will begin, featuring Phillies legends Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino, and Ryan Howard, along with AUSL All-Stars and other Philadelphia athletes from past and present, including DeVonta Smith and Terrell Owens.
Monday night marks the first marquee event, as eight sluggers from around baseball compete for the Home Run Derby title. The format shifts back to the classic swing-based approach with no clock, and the derby will begin at 8:00 p.m. It will be broadcast live on Netflix.
Finally, all eyes turn to the All-Star Game itself, which caps off the weekend’s festivities as the National League aims to repeat last year’s dramatic extra-inning swing-off victory over the American League. The All-Stars will arrive at Independence Mall for the red carpet at 2:00 p.m., with the game set to begin at 8:00 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies will have a strong presence this year, sending six players to represent the home city on its own field. Among them,135 Marsh has emerged as one of the team’s most reliable hitters, delivering a remarkable rise from a solid platoon contributor to an everyday All-Star. His ascent began last season after a difficult April—when he hit .095 over 16 games—and continued following his return from a rehab assignment on May 3 of last year. Since then, Marsh has posted a standout line of .304/.350/.489 in 198 games through Thursday, and this season he is hitting .305, ranking him among the team’s most productive performers and a key figure in the Phillies’ All-Star representation.
In summary, Philadelphia is set to celebrate baseball in a multi-faceted weekend that combines games, showcases, drafts, and fan experiences, all converging at Citizens Bank Park. The city’s six All-Star representatives, including Marsh, will highlight the Phillies’ contribution to the event and underscore a memorable chapter of Philadelphia’s baseball lore.