MLB fans, it’s almost time for the Midsummer Classic. MLB All-Star Week heads to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, beginning Friday, July 12, with the HBCU Swingman Classic, culminating in the 94th MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 16. year for New York Yankee Aaron Judge and Toronto Blue Jay Vladimir Guerrero Jr., will look to return after last year’s loss to the National League. The NL roster is led by Los Angeles Dodger Shohei Ohtani and Philadelphia Phillie Bryce Harper. But before the NL and AL face off, there’s a week packed with can’t-miss MLB events, including the All-Star Futures Game, Celebrity Softball Game and Home Run Derby.
Are you ready to tune in? Here’s everything you need to know about watching MLB All-Star Week.
How to watch MLB All-Star Week:
Dates: July 12th to 16th
Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas
Television channel: ESPN, MLB Network
Streaming: DirecTV Streaming, Fubo, ESPN+
What channel is MLB All-Star Week on?
MLB All-Star Week events will be broadcast on MLB Network and ESPN. The MLB Draft, which takes place this Sunday, will be broadcast on ESPN+.
MLB All-Star Week broadcast schedule:
All times ET
July 12th
HBCU Swingman Classic: 8 p.m. ET (MLB Network)
July 13
MLB All-Star Futures Game: 4 p.m. (MLB Network)
All-Star celebrity softball game: 8:45 p.m. (ESPN)
July 14th
2024 MLB Draft presented by Nike: 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
July 15
MLB Home Run Derby: 8 p.m. (ESPN)
July 16
MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show: Team TBD (MLB Network)
MLB All-Star Game: 8 p.m. (FOX)
How to watch MLB All-Star Week:
(Direc TV)
DirecTV’s Choice tier offers essential channels for the 2024 MLB season, including MLB All-Star Week on ESPN and MLBN. Right now, they’re offering one month of Sports Pack add-on (normally $14.99/month) for free when you sign up, plus three months of free Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, MGM+, and Cinemax. The Choice tier typically starts at $109/month, but you can get the first three months for $99/month.
DirecTV also includes many local and sports channels. And every DirecTV subscriber, regardless of tier, has access to an unlimited cloud DVR. You can try DirecTV for free before committing to the platform.
- Access to local RSNs
- Free month of Sports Pack add-on
- Three months of free Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, MGM+ and Cinemax
- Most expensive subscription option
Who is playing the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game?
The 2024 All-Star Celebrity Softball Game players are here!
-Gina Rodríguez
– Marcello Hernandez
– Eládio Carniça
– Torres Myke
-Kane Brown
-Tyrese Maxey
– West Wilson
-Matt James
-Terrell Owens
-Camille Kostek
-Tyler Toney
-Garrett Hilbert
-Payo Solis
– Julian… pic.twitter.com/dlD2PrOqo6-MLB (@MLB) June 26, 2024
Who is playing in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game?
National League squad
First base: Bryce Harper, Phillies (7th starting election)
Second base: Ketel Marte, D-backs (2nd starting election)
Shortstop: Trea Turner, Phillies (2nd initial election)
Third base: Alec Bohm, Phillies (1st starting election)
Catcher: William Contreras, Brewers (1st initial election)
Designated Hitter: Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers (4th starting election)
Outfield: Christian Yelich, Brewers (2nd starting election); Jurickson Profar, Padres (1st incumbent election); Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres (2nd incumbent election)
American League Team
First base: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays (3rd starting election)
Second baseman: José Altuve, Astros (6th starting election)
Shortstop: Gunnar Henderson, Orioles (1st starting election)
Third base: José Ramírez, Guardians (3rd starting election)
Catcher: Adley Rutschman, Orioles (1st starting election)
Designated Hitter: Yordan Alvarez, Astros (1st starting election)
Outfield: Aaron Judge, Yankees (6th starting election); Juan Soto, Yankees (1st starting election); Steven Kwan, Guardians (1st initial election)
Where is MLB All-Star Week 2024?
MLB All-Star Week is returning to Arlington, Texas, for the first time since 1934, to be hosted by the defending World Series champions, the Texas Rangers.
