The baseball world is buzzing as the 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game is set to light up Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. This marks a significant return for the Midsummer Classic to the city, which last hosted the event in 2000 at Turner Field, and in 1972 at Atlanta Stadium. The Atlanta Braves were awarded the game on November 16, 2023, a decision that also brought attention to the city’s history with the event, particularly after Truist Park was originally slated to host the 2021 game before it was moved to Denver amid protests against the Election Integrity Act of 2021. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp welcomed the decision, stating, “Georgia’s voting laws haven’t changed, but it’s good to see the MLB’s misguided understanding of them has.”
Game Day Essentials
Baseball fans can catch all the action live on Fox, with coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET and first pitch scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. For those looking to stream, options include Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, Sling, as well as FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. Radio listeners can tune into ESPN Radio for the call.
Star-Studded Rosters and Leadership
The American League and National League will showcase baseball’s elite, with the starting lineups featuring a mix of seasoned veterans and exciting new talent. The New York Yankees’ slugger Aaron Judge led all vote-getters in Phase 1, securing his spot in the AL outfield, while the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani was the top vote-getter for the National League, starting as the designated hitter.
The American League starting nine includes Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres, Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, and Rays third baseman Junior Caminero. The outfield features Judge, Tigers’ Riley Greene, and Tigers’ Javier Báez, with Orioles’ Ryan O’Hearn at DH. Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal will take the mound as the AL’s starting pitcher.
For the National League, the lineup boasts Dodgers catcher Will Smith, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, Padres third baseman Manny Machado, and Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor. The outfield features Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr., Cubs’ Kyle Tucker, and Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong, with Ohtani at DH. Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is the NL’s starting pitcher. Notably, 19 players are making their first All-Star appearance, including four starters: Raleigh, Wilson, O’Hearn, and Crow-Armstrong. The Dodgers lead all teams with five selections, while the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners each have four. Cincinnati Reds fans will be cheering for pitcher Andrew Abbott and shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who both made the squad. Legendary Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw also earned his 11th All-Star nod as a special “Legend Pick” by the Commissioner’s Office.
Managing the respective leagues will be Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees for the American League and Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers for the National League, continuing the tradition of pennant-winning managers leading their league’s best.
All-Star Week Extravaganza
The Midsummer Classic is the culmination of a week-long celebration of baseball. The Home Run Derby, held on July 14, saw Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh emerge victorious. This year’s Derby also features a unique tribute, with American League participants wearing uniform number 3 (Babe Ruth) and National League entrants wearing number 44 (Hank Aaron), honoring two of baseball’s greatest sluggers. Fans can immerse themselves in the sport at the Capital One All-Star Village from July 12-15, offering interactive experiences and meet-and-greets with legends. Other events include the All-Star Red Carpet Show on July 15 at 2 p.m. ET, the HBCU Swingman Classic on July 11, and the MLB Draft on July 13.
A Celebration of Music and Heritage
The 2025 All-Star Game promises a vibrant entertainment lineup. Grammy-winning country group Zac Brown Band will perform the U.S. national anthem, while Canadian singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith will sing Canada’s anthem. Atlanta’s own rappers Jermaine Dupri and Ludacris will introduce the All-Stars with a medley of songs, a “unique hometown tribute” celebrating the city’s musical influence. Country music star Kane Brown will perform Ray Charles’ “Georgia on My Mind.”
Looking Back and Forward
The American League enters the game on a high note, having secured a 5-3 victory over the National League in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, with Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox earning MVP honors. This continued a trend of AL dominance, broken only in 2023 after nine consecutive losses. In a notable change, Major League Baseball announced that players will once again wear their regular-season home and away uniforms for the All-Star Game itself, a practice last seen in 2019, while special league-specific jerseys will be worn for the Home Run Derby and All-Star Workout Day.
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game promises to be a memorable event, blending top-tier baseball with a rich cultural celebration in the heart of Atlanta.
