MLB All-Star schedule 2023: Times, TV channels for Home Run Derby, futures & celebrity softball games

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Baseball's biggest stars are headed to Seattle.

MLB All-Star weekend is here, with five days of festivities that will culminate in the 93rd All-Star Game on Tuesday night. Seattle is hosting the game for the third time, including the second time at T-Mobile Park. The stadium hosted All-Star weekend in 2001 when it was named Safeco Field.

The American League enters the All-Star Game on a nine-game winning streak, with 2012 being the last time the National League won the midsummer classic.

Before the AL's streak gets put to the test, there will be a number of events at the park, including the All-Star Futures Game and the fan-favorite Home Run Derby.

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Here's a complete look at the MLB All-Star weekend schedule in Seattle.

MLB All-Star weekend schedule

Friday, July 7

All-Star Weekend will begin with the inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic, an exhibition game that will showcase 50 players from historically Black colleges and universities.

Ken Griffey Jr. was on the committee that selected the players, and Griffey is depicted in the event's logo.

Date Event Time (ET) TV
July 7 HBCU Swingman Classic 10:30 p.m. MLB Network

Saturday, July 8

Saturday's events will be highlighted by the All-Star Futures Game and All-Star Celebrity Softball Game.

The Futures Game will feature some of the game's top minor league talent, including No. 1 overall prospect Jackson Holliday. The celebrity game will include Donovan Mitchell, JoJo Siwa and even former MLB stars such as Felix Hernandez and Ryan Howard.

Saturday's festivities also include Capital One PLAY BALL PARK, which will be set up across the street at Lumen Field, home of the NFL's Seahawks. According to MLB, the event is a "once-in-a-lifetime indoor/outdoor experience, blending baseball, softball, music, food, the latest in VR technology, shopping, fashion and more." It will feature Mariners greats such as Edgar Martinez and Mike Cameron.

Date Event Time (ET) TV
July 8 Capital One PLAY BALL PARK 1-11 p.m.  
July 8 All-Star Futures Game 7 p.m.  Peacock
July 8 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game 10:15 p.m. Peacock

MORE: Full MLB All-Star Game rosters

Sunday, July 9

The Futures Game was once the centerpiece of the Sunday of All-Star Weekend, but the MLB Draft was added to the weekend in 2021. The 2023 MLB Draft will be held in PLAY BALL PARK at Lumen Field on Sunday night.

The Pirates will make the first selection, followed by the Nationals. LSU teammates Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes are expected to be the top two picks, though it isn't known which player Pittsburgh will take. 

Date Event Time (ET) TV
July 9 Capital One PLAY BALL PARK 1-11 p.m.  
July 9 2023 MLB Draft 7 p.m. ESPN, MLB Network

Monday, July 10

The 2023 Home Run Derby will take place at T-Mobile Park on Monday night. The collection of sluggers includes Mariners star Julio Rodriguez, two-time winner Pete Alonso and first-time participant Mookie Betts. Rodriguez is aiming to become the third player to win the Home Run Derby in his home ballpark. 

Date Event Time (ET) TV
July 10 Capital One PLAY BALL PARK 1-9 p.m.  
July 10 Home Run Derby 8 p.m. ESPN

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Tuesday July 11

The All-Star Red Carpet Show will air from 2-3:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, hours before the 2023 MLB All-Star Game begins on Fox. Fox will also air pregame introductions and the national anthem.

Date Event Time (ET) TV
July 11 Capital One PLAY BALL PARK 1-9 p.m.  
July 11 All-Star Red Carpet Show 2-3:30 p.m. MLB Network
July 11 2023 MLB All-Star Game 8 p.m. Fox
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