Which MLB team hosted the 2026 All-Star Game at its home ballpark?

The Philadelphia Phillies hosted the 2026 All-Star Game at their home ballpark, Citizens Bank Park. The game was played in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026, bringing MLB’s annual showcase to the Phillies’ South Philadelphia stadium.

Citizens Bank Park opened in 2004 and has served as the Phillies’ home ever since. It replaced Veterans Stadium, the multipurpose facility where Philadelphia hosted the 1996 All-Star Game. The 2026 contest was the first MLB All-Star Game staged at Citizens Bank Park.

The Phillies were selected as host because Philadelphia’s history connected naturally with the United States’ 250th-anniversary celebrations. All-Star Week incorporated baseball activities, fan events, and civic programming throughout the city, with the main game taking place at the Phillies’ ballpark.

The host team does not automatically supply most of the players in the game: All-Stars come from both the American League and National League. Hosting duties also differ from winning the game; the Phillies provided the venue and organization, regardless of which league prevailed.