Major League Baseball awards 2028 All-Star Game to San Francisco, which last hosted in 2007
The All-Star Game is returning to San Francisco in two years. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement Friday that the 2028 Midsummer Classic will be at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. The 2007 game was played in the picturesque waterfront ballpark, featuring Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki's famous inside-the-park home run that bounced off the tricky wall…
The 2028 Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be held at Oracle Park in San Francisco for the second time. Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the decision on Friday, praising the city's passionate fanbase, world-class ballpark, and rich baseball history. Manfred stated that San Francisco will provide an outstanding host for the event, which is one of Major League Baseball's most cherished traditions.
This marks the fourth time the Giants will host the Midsummer Classic, following Candlestick Park in 1961 and 1984. Oracle Park is set to become the eighth active ballpark to host the All-Star Game multiple times, joining other historic stadiums such as Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, Angel Stadium, Dodger Stadium, Progressive Field, Coors Field, and T-Mobile Park.
Giants President and CEO Larry Baer expressed his gratitude, highlighting the opportunity to showcase the organization, city, and fan passion on baseball's biggest summer stage.
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