The 2026 MLB All-Star Week is packed from start to finish, and Philadelphia is set to host a full slate of events that stretch well beyond the main game.
For Braves fans, there’s plenty to keep an eye on. Ozzie Albies and 2025 Rookie of the Year Drake Baldwin are starting on the National League roster, Matt Olson is in as a reserve, and Raisel Iglesias - getting his first All-Star selection - will join Chris Sale in the pitchers’ rotation.
The action starts before the league’s biggest names even take the field. The HBCU Swingman Classic returns to Citizens Bank Park on Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m., with 50 top Division I HBCU players getting a chance to shine on a big stage.
The annual event, now in its fourth year, was created by Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. to help build a foundation for these players’ growth while also giving fans and scouts a look at top talent. Tickets begin at $28.
The MLB Draft follows on Saturday, July 11, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Grand Hall. Prospects will hear their names called starting at 1 p.m. EST, with the event streaming on NBC, Peacock and MLB Network.
Sunday turns into a full day of baseball. It begins with the All-Star Futures Game at 12 p.m., where minor leaguers will square off in a National League vs American League showcase over seven innings.
Right after that comes a new event replacing the celebrity game: the MLBx All-Star 3-on-3. The coed home run competition will feature Phillies legends Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino against Atlanta Braves’ Andruw Jones and more familiar athletes.
The format rewards home runs, robbing homers and bonus targets, setting up a high-energy power display before the Derby. Tickets cover both events, starting as low as $10 on Seatgeek and $33.50 for standing room through mlbtickets.com.
The Home Run Derby takes over at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, July 13, at Citizens Bank Park.
Eight hitters will go through three rounds in the sport’s signature power event, with gates opening at 5:00 p.m. for Gatorade All-Star Workout Day and batting practice. Netflix will stream the Derby.
Tickets start at a little over $460 and are climbing.
Then comes the finale. On Tuesday, July 14, the red carpet show begins at 2 p.m.
ET, followed by the All-Star Game at 8 p.m. ET, when the National League faces the American League.
Tickets are starting at a little over $650 and continue to rise.
For fans looking for something more affordable, Capital One All-Star Village will run at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from July 11 through July 14. The event offers autograph opportunities with baseball legends, games, activities and family-friendly attractions. Capital One cardholders get in free, while other tickets range from $15 to $35 depending on age group.
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