​Standing-room-only tickets remain a real option for those hastily trying to catch Major League Baseball’s 96th All-Star Game, set for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park, even though they come with a heavy price tag. With game day drawing near, seats with attached views are still available on a rapidly shrinking online secondary market that tends to be steep. Listings from MLB-endorsed retailers like SeatGeek, along with StubHub and TickPick, showed prices ranging roughly from $600 to over $3,400 as of July 9.
Citizens Bank Park, which expanded its official seating capacity to 42,901 a few years ago, is expected to sell out for the All-Star game. The start time for the event is 8:00 p.m. In this year’s roster, five Phillies players represent the National League, while South Jersey native Mike Trout plays for the American League. Primary ticket sales are through mlb.com, but several secondary marketplaces operate alongside it, including StubHub and Ticketmaster.
For those seeking high-value experiences, On Location is advertising a Mid-Summer package deal at $3,245 that includes access to the Home Run Derby, appearances by legendary players, collectibles, and event parking. For a Home Run Derby-only option, the price is $2,095 and includes legend meet-and-greets, collectible memorabilia, and early entry to Citizens Bank Park. The events surrounding the game build up to the All-Star Red Carpet Show on Tuesday, July 14, at 2 p.m.
The Red Carpet Show is scheduled to take place at Independence Hall, at Market and Chestnut streets, where players are expected to showcase their best attire. A winner will be named for best dressed before the All-Star game. With MLB tickets selling out, interested fans must look to secondary vendors to secure seats.
In addition to the game, the event will feature special food offerings celebrating local flavors. Two crowd-favorite creations were chosen by Phillies fans through an MLB official vote. The Revolutionary Rib Melt includes smoked short rib, aged provolone, charred onion jam, fried peppers, pickled butter, and beef consommé on a brioche roll. Betsy’s Banana Ice Cream Sundae is another featured item, made with banana pudding and vanilla soft serve, topped with crushed vanilla wafers, peanut brittle, hot fudge, strawberry sauce, toasted marshmallow cloud, and red, white, and blue sprinkles.
Area chefs also introduced new takes on classic Philadelphia staples, such as cheesesteaks, meatball parmigiana sandwiches, and hot dogs, though those premium offerings are primarily available to spectators in the Hall of Fame Club. Betsy’s Banana Ice Cream Sundae earned the Phillies’ all-star food fan vote, highlighting the event’s blend of baseball and local flavors.
Whether you’re pursuing official site tickets or turning to secondary sellers, plan ahead, as availability and pricing can shift quickly in the days leading up to the All-Star Game. The All-Star festivities, from the Red Carpet Show to the Home Run Derby and the main game, promise a high-energy celebration of baseball and South Jersey hospitality.