​With the World Cup fever fading from the city, rumors of Jaylen Brown joining the Sixers, and the Flyers’ failed offer sheet for Leo Carlsson fading from the headlines, the focus sharpens on the MLB All-Star Game activities hosted by Philadelphia. We’re just hours away from the kickoff of MLB All-Star Week, an event designed to delight every baseball fan. Each day offers a new way to soak in the festivities and celebrate the sport.
The Phillies and MLB have generously highlighted both the all-star events at Citizens Bank Park and a preview of the All-Star Village at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. If you’re traveling into town and looking for ideas on what to do around Citizens Bank Park and Philadelphia, these guides will come in handy: What To Do in Philadelphia and What to Know About CBP.
College athletes from Division I programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Philadelphia will have a chance to showcase their talents to scouts at Citizens Bank Park. The session will be broadcast live on MLB Network and MLB.com, and tickets are still available for just $28 each.
The Philadelphia Convention Center hosts an extraordinary display of Philadelphia’s baseball culture. Set in a vast exhibition hall, the All-Star Village offers dozens of activities for all ages, unique baseball food bites, and an art showcase, among many other attractions. Each Village area embodies a different Philadelphia neighborhood—Old City, Center City, Fishtown, South Philly, and Fairmount—each with its own distinctive vibe. A complete list and map are available here: https://www.mlb.com/all-star/all-star-village/attractions
Some highlights you won’t want to miss:
Old City: All-Star Clubhouse – a full replica of a major league clubhouse featuring jerseys from all the players and opportunities to chat with former players and Hall of Famers. Autograph Stages will also be part of the experience.
Center City: Art of Baseball – an opportunity to view and purchase artwork from artists connected to the MLB family. World’s Largest Baseball – a colossal ball signed by Hall of Famers and legends of the game; you’ll have chances to pose for photos with it and meet some of those players throughout the weekend. Play Ball Diamond – a field where you can learn and practice the fundamentals of baseball.
Fishtown: MLB Arcade – dozens of screens to test your skills in MLB: The Show, plus a VR batting cage for a Homerun Derby Challenge. KONAMI – enter the world of eBaseball™: MLB PRO SPIRIT for a casual, hands-on experience that lets you enjoy quick, exciting moments and feel the thrill of the big leagues in person.
South Philly: Deer Park Diamond – participate in baseball and softball clinics led by Capital One All-Star Village coaches, with special guest coaches including MLB legends and former Olympians. Homerun Derby – step into a real batting cage and try to hit a home run.
This All-Star experience is built to entertain fans of all ages while highlighting the best that Philadelphia and baseball have to offer. Whether you’re here for the on-field action, the Village’s interactive experiences, or the chance to connect with the sport’s legends, there’s something for everyone during All-Star Week.