Updated
Updated · ESPN · Aug 14
Oracle Park Lands 2028 MLB All-Star Game, Hosting San Francisco's 4th Midsummer Classic
Updated
Updated · ESPN · Aug 14

Oracle Park Lands 2028 MLB All-Star Game, Hosting San Francisco's 4th Midsummer Classic

3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Aug 14

Summary

  • 2028 will bring the MLB All-Star Game back to San Francisco, with Commissioner Rob Manfred naming Oracle Park as the host on Friday.
  • Oracle Park last staged the game in 2007, when Ichiro Suzuki hit a memorable inside-the-park home run; the Giants have now been chosen to host for a fourth time overall.
  • The waterfront stadium will become the eighth active ballpark to host multiple All-Star Games, while Wrigley Field is set to stage the 2027 edition.
  • The selection adds another marquee event to the Bay Area's recent sports run after the 2025 NBA All-Star Game and this year's Super Bowl and World Cup.

Insights

How will the intense back-to-back scheduling of the Oracle Park All-Star Game and LA Olympics impact player health and rosters?
Could the strategic pairing of the 2028 All-Star Game and Olympics backfire if top baseball stars refuse mandatory participation?