The MLB All-Star Game is heading to Wrigley Field on July 13, 2027, the league announced Friday.
“The hard work put in to transform all of Wrigleyville into an outstanding destination deserves to be celebrated and shared on a national stage,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “We look forward to bringing the Midsummer Classic back to historic Wrigley Field and working alongside the Cubs, city and state officials, and the local organizing group to bring an extraordinary experience to the baseball fans of Chicago.
“Most importantly, Major League Baseball and its partners will leave behind a lasting impact on the communities across Chicago through the meaningful initiatives of the All-Star Legacy program.”
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It will be the fourth time Wrigley Field has hosted the Midsummer Classic and first since 1990, which saw Ryne Sandberg of the Cubs win the Home Run Derby and the American League beat the National League, 2-0.
The Cubs spent more than half a billion dollars on a multi-phase renovation of the ballpark that was completed in 2019 to help their case in hosting the game. In June, the Chicago City Council approved a $32.1 million plan to upgrade security around the stadium.
The Atlanta Braves hosted the 2025 All-Star festivities at Truist Park, and the 2026 All-Star Game will take place at the Philadelphia Phillies’ Citizens Bank Park.
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