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Baseball's biggest stars will arrive at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.

There is no shortage of stars who will take the field, from Philadelphia native Mike Trout (Angels) and Yordan Alvarez (Astros) for the American League to Juan Soto (Mets) and Freddie Freeman (Dodgers) for the National League.

Aroldis Chapman, Willson Contreras and Ceddanne Rafaela will represent the Red Sox in the Midsummer Classic, but starting pitcher Ranger Suarez will not be available to play. He was recently placed on the 15-day IL with a groin injury.

Follow along right here for live updates and highlights from the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night.

MLB All-Star Game 2026 score

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MLB All-Star Game 2026 live updates, highlights

End of the fourth inning: American League 3, National League 0

9:42 p.m.: After Soto gets on, the NL goes down in order, with Muncy popping out to end the inning.

After four, it's still the AL who leads 3-0. The NL has just one hit on the night, courtesy of Soto.

9:37 p.m.: The NL is on-base to start the bottom of the fourth, with Soto drilling a single into the outfield.

9:33 p.m.: The offense has died down at Citizens Bank Park, with Jesus Luzardo getting out the side in order. Greene struck out swinging, followed by Clement and Trout grounding out.

Due up in the fourth for the NL is Soto, Freeman and Abrams.

End of the third inning: American League 3, National League 0

9:28 p.m.: Schwarber grounds out to Witt Jr. to end the third inning, and it's 3-0 AL.

The NL didn't get any runners on in the inning.

9:20 p.m.: With the runners on, Riley O'Brien gets Rice to strike out and the NL gets out unscathed.

We head to the bottom of the third with the AL leading 3-0.

9:15 p.m.: With two runners on, Bobby Witt Jr. hits a fielders choice, with Max Muncy getting out the runner at third before Witt Jr. is safe at first.

The NL is challenging the call.

9:11 p.m.: Langliers is on base for the second time tonight, hitting a blooper single to start the third.

End of the second inning: American League 3, National League 0

9:08 p.m.: Marsh strikes out looking, and it's 3-0 at the end of the second.

The NL can't get any runners on in the inning.

9:06 p.m.: With two outs in the bottom of the second, Brandon Marsh comes up to a standing ovation from the Philadelphia crowd.

9:01 p.m.: The second inning is a quick one for the AL, with three batters going down in order.

The NL will come up in the bottom of the second facing the same deficit.

End of the first inning: American League 3, National League 0

8:55 p.m.: Cease gets Abrams to strike out swinging, and he ends the inning striking out three batters.

Dylan Cease strikes out three in the first for the AL 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/nOqnpLxiKm

, MLB (@MLB) July 15, 2026

The NL is not able to get on the board, with the Blue Jays ace taking care of business. At the end of one, it's 3-0 AL.

8:53 p.m.: On a full count, Cease walks Freeman, and the NL has it's first runner.

Cease worked the Dodgers first baseman to a 0-2 count before Freeman fought off every pitch. Now up is CJ Abrams.

8:48 p.m.: Cease gets the hometown hero Schwarber to strikeout on the first at-bat for the NL, swinging and missing at the slider.

8:43 p.m.: Sanchez gets out of the inning, but not before the AL puts up a three-spot in the first.

Now, it's the NL's turn in the bottom of the first.

American League 3, National League 0

8:41 p.m.: The Yankees are bombing in the runs in the first inning. Now, it's Ben Rice, who hits a single himself to bring home another run.

Ben Rice follows Cody Bellinger with an RBI knock of his own 🍚 pic.twitter.com/5EDII9JDSU

, MLB (@MLB) July 15, 2026

It's 3-0 American League in the top of the first.

American League 2, National League 0

8:40 p.m.: The AL is on the board in the first inning.

It's a two-run single by Bellinger, who lines a single right over second base to bring home both Alvarez and Langliers.

The American League is on the board first thanks to Cody Bellinger 😤 pic.twitter.com/i99fIYgZpL

, MLB (@MLB) July 15, 2026

The New York Yankee gets the night started and the AL leads 2-0.

8:38 p.m.: With two outs, the bases are loaded for the AL.

Up to the plate is Cody Bellinger.

8:34 p.m.: The AL has two runners on, with Sanchez walking Langliers.

With one out and two on, Junior Caminero comes up to the plate.

8:32 p.m.: The first baserunner of the game is Alvarez, who lines a single into the second-base gap.

8:30 p.m.: The first at-bat goes to the National League, with Sanchez striking out Trout on a changeup.

Next up is Yordan Alvarez.

8:26 p.m.: Cristopher Sanchez leads the National League onto the field and it's time.

What an anthem. What an opening. #AllStarGame#Philliespic.twitter.com/5B1GxDrepL

, Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrPHL) July 15, 2026

Let's play ball.

8:14 p.m.: One of the best parts of baseball - baseball skylines.

Jennifer Hudson performs 'America The Beautiful' ahead of the All-Star Game in Philadelphia 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/N7Nm5hKCtg

, FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 14, 2026

Paired with Jennifer Hudson singing "America The Beautiful," there's no better way to play America's pastime after its 250th birthday.

8:10 p.m.: First pitch is almost here.

The starting pitching for your National League All-Stars

CRISTOPHER SANCHEZ 🫡 pic.twitter.com/WthkbGM0ep

, Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 15, 2026

Follow along for live updates throughout the 2026 Midsummer Classic.

8:00 p.m.: The Philadelphia crowd is selective over who gets cheers vs. boos.

The cheers included the Phillies players and Trout, while NL East rivals, like the Nationals' James Wood and Braves' Chris Sale, got boos.

7:52 p.m.: It's almost gametime, with the teams being introduced at Citizens Bank Park.

Hop in the cage with Sal Stewart at the 2026 #AllStarGame as he wears Oakley Meta Glasses ⭐️😎 pic.twitter.com/vaXZyE4Yag

, MLB (@MLB) July 14, 2026

Get ready for an incredible night in Philadelphia between the MLB's best.

7:43 p.m.: The stars are out, including NBA MVP and champion Kevin Durant.

Kevin Durant chopped it up with Munetaka Murakami and Travis Bazzana during BP.

(Via: @MLB) pic.twitter.com/sEmqPA5J6o

, Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) July 14, 2026

7:34 p.m.: The hometown Phillies have six All-Stars in the game: Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Cristopher Sánchez, Brandon Marsh and Jesús Luzardo.

#AllStarGame 🔜 pic.twitter.com/fx5nPY3FqZ

, Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 14, 2026

Schwarber won the All-Star Game MVP in 2025 and now will play in front of his home crowd. Philadelphia also has the NL's starting pitcher in Sanchez.

7:28 p.m.: One of the greatest players of the generation, Mike Trout is ready for his 12th All-Star Game.

All-Star Game No. 12 loading for Mike Trout 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/X2zjMVPJSD

, MLB (@MLB) July 14, 2026

This one carries a bit more significance for him, being played near his hometown in Philadelphia.

7:19 p.m.: Players have made their entrances with their loved ones, including Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne.

Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne sighting 🤩 pic.twitter.com/ZC8yNk2Tm4

, MLB (@MLB) July 14, 2026

Skenes is the reigning NL Cy Young winner, making his third All-Star Game appearance.

7:10 p.m.: Here are the starting lineups for tonight's All-Star Game.

The starting lineups for tonight's 2026 All-Star Game at 8pm ET on FOX! 🔔 pic.twitter.com/h7H2IbpJFW

, FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 14, 2026

How to watch MLB All-Star Game 2026: TV channel, live stream

TV channel: Fox

Live stream: fubo

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game will air nationally on Fox with Joe Davis (play-by-play) and John Smoltz (analyst) calling the Midsummer Classic.

Viewers can stream the game with fubo, which gives fans the ability to watch ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100-plus top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

MLB All-Star Game 2026 date, start time

Date: Tuesday, July 14

Time: 8 p.m. ET

The MLB All-Star Game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 14. The game will be played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

MLB All-Star Game rosters 2026

American League starters

PositionNameTeam

CShea LangeliersAthletics

1BBen RiceYankees

2BErnie ClementBlue Jays

3BJunior CamineroRays

SSBobby Witt Jr.Royals

OFMike TroutAngels

OFRiley GreeneTigers

OFCody BellingerYankees

DHYordan AlvarezAstros

Will not play: Byron Buxton, Twins; Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays; Aaron Judge, Yankees; Nick Kurtz, Athletics

National League starters

PositionNameTeam

CDrake BaldwinBraves

1BFreddie FreemanDodgers

2BOzzie AlbiesBraves

3BMax MuncyDodgers

SSCJ AbramsNationals

OFBrandon MarshPhillies

OFJuan SotoMets

OFAndy PagesDodgers

DHKyle SchwarberPhillies

Will not play: Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers

American League reserves

PositionNameTeam

CDillon DinglerTigers

CAdley RutschmanOrioles

INFTravis BazzanaGuardians

INFWillson ContrerasRed Sox

INFKevin McGonigleTigers

INFMiguel VargasWhite Sox

INFMunetaka MurakamiWhite Sox

OFRandy ArozarenaMariners

OFCeddanne RafaelaRed Sox

OFTristan PetersWhite Sox

DHYandy DiazRays

National League reserves

PositionNameTeam

CWilliam ContrerasBrewers

CHunter GoodmanRockies

INFLuis ArraezGiants

INFBryce HarperPhillies

INFOtto LopezMarlins

INFMatt OlsonBraves

INFSal StewartReds

OFCorbin CarrollDiamondbacks

OFPete Crow-ArmstrongCubs

OFJordan WalkerCardinals

OFJames WoodNationals

DHIvan HerreraCardinals

American League pitchers

PositionNameTeam

SPDylan CeaseBlue Jays

SPParker MessickGuardians

SPNick MartinezRays

SPDrew RasmussenRays

SPJoe RyanTwins

SPCam SchlittlerYankees

SPRanger SuarezRed Sox

SPMichael WachaRoyals

RPBryan BakerRays

RPAroldis ChapmanRed Sox

RPJacob LatzRangers

RPCade SmithGuardians

RPLouis VarlandBlue Jays

Will not play: Justin Verlander, Tigers

National League pitchers

PositionNameTeam

SPBraxton AshcraftPirates

SPChase BurnsReds

SPJesus LuzardoPhillies

SPMax MeyerMarlins

SPJacob MisiorowskiBrewers

SPEduardo RodriguezDiamondbacks

SPChris SaleBraves

SPCristopher SanchezPhillies

SPPaul SkenesPirates

SPLogan WebbGiants

SPYoshinobu YamamotoDodgers

SPJustin WrobleskiDodgers

SPFoster GriffinNationals

RPJhoan DuranPhillies

RPRaisel IglesiasBraves

RPMason MillerPadres

RPRiley O'BrienCardinals

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