The 2026 MLB All-Star Game returns on Tuesday, July 14, as the American League and National League’s biggest stars meet at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Baseball fans can catch the Midsummer Classic live on television, with pregame festivities leading into first pitch.
Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, including TV channel, start time, streaming information, and the complete rosters.
Where to watch the 2026 MLB All-Star Game
Fans in the United States can watch the 2026 MLB All-Star Game live on FOX.
TV Channel
- TV: FOX
Streaming
- FOX Sports App (with participating TV provider login)
- FOXSports.com (with participating TV provider authentication)
- Live TV streaming services that carry FOX may also offer the game, depending on your local market.
2026 MLB All-Star Game start time
- Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- Location: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
- Pregame Coverage: 7:00 p.m. ET
- First Pitch: 8:00 p.m. ET
American League starters
- C: Shea Langeliers (Athletics)
- 1B: Nick Kurtz (Athletics) — Out due to injury; Tristan Peters replaces him on the roster
- 2B: Ernie Clement (Blue Jays)
- 3B: Junior Caminero (Rays)
- SS: Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals)
- OF: Mike Trout (Angels)
- OF: Riley Greene (Tigers)
- OF: Cody Bellinger (Yankees)
- DH: Yordan Alvarez (Astros)
American League reserves
- C: Dillon Dingler (Tigers)
- C: Adley Rutschman (Orioles)
- INF: Travis Bazzana (Guardians)
- INF: Willson Contreras (Red Sox)*
- INF: Kevin McGonigle (Tigers)
- INF: Ben Rice (Yankees)
- INF: Miguel Vargas (White Sox)
- INF: Munetaka Murakami (White Sox)*
- OF: Randy Arozarena (Mariners)
- OF: Ceddanne Rafaela (Red Sox)*
- OF: Tristan Peters (White Sox)*
- DH: Yandy Díaz (Rays)
American League pitchers
Starters
- Dylan Cease (Blue Jays)
- Parker Messick (Guardians)
- Nick Martinez (Rays)*
- Drew Rasmussen (Rays)
- Joe Ryan (Twins)
- Cam Schlittler (Yankees) — Will not pitch
- Ranger Suárez (Red Sox)
- Michael Wacha (Royals)
Relievers
- Bryan Baker (Rays)
- Aroldis Chapman (Red Sox)
- Jacob Latz (Rangers)
- Cade Smith (Guardians)
- Louis Varland (Blue Jays)
Notable absences
- Aaron Judge
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
- Byron Buxton
- Justin Verlander
- Cam Schlittler (will not pitch)
National League starters
- C: Drake Baldwin (Braves)
- 1B: Freddie Freeman (Dodgers)
- 2B: Ozzie Albies (Braves)
- 3B: Max Muncy (Dodgers)
- SS: CJ Abrams (Nationals)
- OF: Brandon Marsh (Phillies)
- OF: Juan Soto (Mets)
- OF: Andy Pages (Dodgers)
- DH: Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers) — Will not play
National League reserves
- C: William Contreras (Brewers)
- C: Hunter Goodman (Rockies)
- INF: Luis Arraez (Giants)
- INF: Bryce Harper (Phillies)
- INF: Otto Lopez (Marlins)
- INF: Matt Olson (Braves)
- INF: Sal Stewart (Reds)
- OF: Corbin Carroll (Diamondbacks)
- OF: Pete Crow-Armstrong (Cubs)
- OF: Jordan Walker (Cardinals)
- OF: James Wood (Nationals)
- DH: Kyle Schwarber (Phillies)
- DH: Ivan Herrera (Cardinals)*
National League pitchers
Starters
- Braxton Ashcraft (Pirates)* — Replaced by Justin Wrobleski (Dodgers)
- Chase Burns (Reds) — Out due to injury; Foster Griffin (Nationals) replaces him
- Jesús Luzardo (Phillies)*
- Max Meyer (Marlins)
- Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers)
- Eduardo Rodriguez (Diamondbacks)
- Chris Sale (Braves)
- Cristopher Sánchez (Phillies)
- Paul Skenes (Pirates)
- Logan Webb (Giants)
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Dodgers)
- Foster Griffin (Nationals)*
Relievers
- Jhoan Duran (Phillies)
- Raisel Iglesias (Braves)
- Mason Miller (Padres)
- Riley O’Brien (Cardinals)*
What to watch for
Although several stars—including Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Byron Buxton, Justin Verlander, and Chase Burns—will not participate, the game still features an outstanding lineup led by Mike Trout, Bobby Witt Jr., Freddie Freeman, Juan Soto, Paul Skenes, Chris Sale, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Bryce Harper, and Riley Greene.
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game remains one of baseball’s premier events, bringing together the league’s top talent for the annual Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia. Fans can tune in beginning at 7 p.m. ET on FOX, with first pitch scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.