2018 MLB All-Star Week

From July 13-17, baseball will be king in the nation’s capital. MLB All-Star Week is filled with events that both diehard and casual baseball fans will love. Destination DC has laid out the can’t-miss events below so that you can plan your baseball-themed trip to Washington, DC.

July 13-17: PLAY BALL PARK™ 
Located at The Yards in Capitol Riverfront (Parcel A, Lot 854 Square at the intersection of First and M Streets SE, specifically), PLAY BALL PARK will be a 56,000-square-foot area featuring numerous interactive elements for the entire family, including both baseball and softball activities.

July 13-17: GEICO All-Star FanFest®
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center hosts this five-day festival. Fans will be able to test out their playing skills in new, cutting-edge attractions, meet some of the game’s biggest stars and receive free autographs from MLB® Legends.

July 15: SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game™
This game, played at Nationals Park, will showcase the best prospects and tomorrow’s Major League Baseball® superstars. Many of today’s All-Stars – including the Nationals™own Bryce Harper—made their first appearances on a Major League™ stage at the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game.

July 15: All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game™
Taking place after the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Nationals Park™, the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game features baseball icons and some of the biggest names in television, music and movies playing a fun-filled exhibition game.

July 16: Gatorade All-Star Workout Day™
Players convene on the field at Nationals Park for batting practice and the fans’ first chance to see the 2018 All-Stars live.

July 16: T-Mobile Home Run Derby®
The game’s top sluggers compete to see who can launch the most home runs into the stands at Nationals Park in a single-elimination tournament. This event has become a popular signature of the MLB All-Star Week experience and draws much fanfare.

July 17: The 89th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard
The week closes out with the grandest spectacle of all: the MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. The brightest stars from the American League™ and the National League™ take the field at Nationals Park. The entire world will be watching as one league looks to claim victory and bragging rights for the next year.

DC has even more ways to engage with the game of baseball during MLB All-Star Week. Check out this piece to learn more. To find out more information about MLB All-Star Week, visit AllStarGame.com.