Philadelphia Phillies host fan festivities ahead of 2026 All-Star Game
The Phillies are hosting fan festivities as they count down to next year's All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Friday marked
Hundreds of Phillies fans gathered at City Hall as took the stage at Dilworth Park, leading off a day of celebration as the Phillies announced plans for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, which is coming to the City of Brotherly Love next summer.
The celebration brought together fans and legends from across decades of Phillies history.
Former All-Stars, like Mike Schmidt, Larry Bowa and Ryan Howard, attended the festivities alongside Hall of Famers and fan favorites like Cole Hamels. Bryce Harper also attended the unveiling of the .
A custom-designed All-Star declaration bus toured Philly throughout the day, stopping at iconic landmarks, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Betsy Ross House.
The final stop – Citizens Bank Park, where a pregame ceremony Friday night will set the stage for next year's main event and officially launch the one-year countdown.
Next year's game will be the fifth time Philly will host the Midsummer Classic, but the first ever at Citizens Bank Park, marking a double celebration with America's 250th birthday.
