The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is scheduled for tonight, July 14, with the first pitch set for 8 p.m. ET. The event is taking place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, marking a significant occasion as the game coincides with America’s 250th anniversary year. Coverage will be available on FOX, with live and on-demand streaming options also provided.
Festivities for the All-Star Game began earlier in the day with the All-Star Red Carpet Show at 2 p.m. ET. Players were introduced to fans along Independence Mall before heading to Citizens Bank Park. This pre-game event was broadcast on MLB Network and MLB.com.
Game Day Lineups and Managers
The starting lineups and pitchers for both the American League and National League have been confirmed. For the American League, Dylan Cease of the Blue Jays is set to make his first career All-Star start, chosen by manager John Schneider. The starting lineup includes Mike Trout (Angels), Yordan Alvarez (Astros), Shea Langeliers (Athletics), Junior Caminero (Rays), Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals), Cody Bellinger (Yankees), Ben Rice (Yankees), Riley Greene (Tigers), and Ernie Clement (Blue Jays).
The National League will feature Cristopher Sánchez of the Phillies as their starting pitcher, a selection made by manager Dave Roberts that is expected to please the home crowd. The National League starting lineup includes Kyle Schwarber (Phillies), Juan Soto (Mets), Freddie Freeman (Dodgers), CJ Abrams (Nationals), Max Muncy (Dodgers), Ozzie Albies (Braves), Brandon Marsh (Phillies), Andy Pages (Dodgers), and Drake Baldwin (Braves).
The managers for this year’s All-Star Game are Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers for the National League, and John Schneider of the Toronto Blue Jays for the American League. This follows the tradition of the previous World Series teams leading the All-Star squads. Roberts has invited St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol and Philadelphia interim manager Don Mattingly as honorary NL coaches, while Schneider has asked Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton to join the AL coaching staff.
Roster Details and Notable Absences
The Phillies lead all teams with six All-Stars, closely followed by the Dodgers and Braves, each with five selections. Among the reserves for the American League are catchers Dillon Dingler (Tigers) and Adley Rutschman (Orioles), and infielders Travis Bazzana (Guardians), Willson Contreras (Red Sox), Kevin McGonigle (Tigers), Miguel Vargas (White Sox), and Munetaka Murakami (White Sox). Outfield reserves include Randy Arozarena (Mariners), Ceddanne Rafaela (Red Sox), and Tristan Peters (White Sox), with Yandy Díaz (Rays) as the designated hitter. Pitchers include Parker Messick (Guardians), Nick Martinez (Rays), Drew Rasmussen (Rays), Joe Ryan (Twins), Cam Schlittler (Yankees), Michael Wacha (Royals), Bryan Baker (Rays), Aroldis Chapman (Red Sox), Jacob Latz (Rangers), Cade Smith (Guardians), and Louis Varland (Blue Jays).
National League reserves include catchers Hunter Goodman (Rockies) and William Contreras (Brewers), and infielders Luis Arraez (Giants), Bryce Harper (Phillies), Otto Lopez (Marlins), Matt Olson (Braves), and Sal Stewart (Reds). Outfield reserves are Corbin Carroll (Diamondbacks), Pete Crow-Armstrong (Cubs), Jordan Walker (Cardinals), and James Wood (Nationals), with Iván Herrera (Cardinals) as a designated hitter/catcher. Pitchers include Foster Griffin (Nationals), Justin Wrobleski (Dodgers), Jesús Luzardo (Phillies), Eduardo Rodriguez (Diamondbacks), Chris Sale (Braves), Logan Webb (Giants), Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Dodgers), Jhoan Duran (Phillies), Raisel Iglesias (Braves), Mason Miller (Padres), and Riley O’Brien (Cardinals).
Several players selected for All-Star honors will not be active for the game due to various reasons. For the American League, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Blue Jays) declined due to a lower back issue, and Nick Kurtz (Athletics) is sidelined with a thumb strain. Aaron Judge (Yankees) and Byron Buxton (Twins) are unavailable due to injury. Pitchers Ranger Suárez (Red Sox) and Justin Verlander (Tigers) are also inactive, with Verlander, a Commissioner’s Legend Pick, not pitching in what he has announced as his final season. In the National League, Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers) is sidelined with left knee inflammation. Pitchers Chase Burns (Reds), Max Meyer (Marlins), Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers), Paul Skenes (Pirates), and Braxton Ashcraft (Pirates) are unavailable due to pitching schedules or other replacements.
Pre-Game Atmosphere and Previous Year’s Result
The atmosphere in Philadelphia is building, with local players expressing excitement. Brandon Marsh described the All-Star Game as “an incredible day,” while Kyle Schwarber expressed hope that Philadelphia is “ready to rock and roll” for the evening. Singer Patti LaBelle performed the National Anthem, and Jennifer Hudson performed America the Beautiful. Players also signed a large “Declaration of Independence” as part of the pre-game ceremonies.
The National League secured a 7-6 victory over the American League in the 2025 All-Star Game, which was held at Truist Park in Atlanta. That game was decided in the first swing-off tiebreaker in All-Star Game history after being tied 6-6 after nine innings. Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies was named MVP after hitting three home runs in the swing-off.
The first pitch for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET tonight, July 14.
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