MLB All-Star Week 2024: How to watch the derby, All-Star Game and more

The Texas Rangers will host the MLB All-Star Week at Globe Life Park this year. (Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLB fans, it’s almost time for the Midsummer Classic. MLB All-Star Week is headed to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, kicking off Friday, July 12 with the HBCU Swingman Classic, culminating in the 94th MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 16. The American League, headed up this year by New York Yankee Aaron Judge and Toronto Blue Jay Vladimir Guerrero Jr., will be looking to make a comeback after last year’s loss to the National League. The NL roster is led by Los Angeles Dodger Shohei Ohtani and Philadelphia Phillie Bryce Harper. But before the NL and AL face off, there’s a week jam-packed with can’t-miss MLB events, including the All-Star Futures game, Celebrity Softball Game and Home Run Derby.

Are you ready to tune in? Here’s everything you need to know about watching MLB All-Star Week.

How to watch MLB All-Star Week:

DirecTV Choice

Watch All-Star Week

Dates: July 12-16

Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX

TV channel: ESPN, MLB Network

Streaming: DirecTV Stream, Fubo, ESPN+

What channel is MLB All-Star Week on?

MLB All-Star Week events will air across MLB Network and ESPN. The MLB Draft, taking place this Sunday, will stream on ESPN+.

MLB All-Star Week broadcast schedule:

All times ET

July 12

HBCU Swingman Classic: 8 p.m. ET (MLB Network)

July 13

MLB All-Star Futures Game: 4 p.m. (MLB Network)

All-Star Celebrity Softball Game: 8:45 p.m. (ESPN)

July 14

2024 MLB Draft Presented by Nike: 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

July 15

MLB Home Run Derby: 8 p.m. (ESPN)

July 16

MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show: Time TBD (MLB Network)

MLB All-Star Game: 8 p.m. (FOX)

How to watch MLB All-Star Week:

(DirecTV)

DirecTV’s Choice tier will get you the essential channels for the 2024 MLB season, including MLB All-Star Week on ESPN and MLBN. Right now, they’re offering a month of their Sports Pack add-on (typically $14.99/month) for free when you sign up, plus three months of free Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, MGM+ and Cinemax. The Choice tier typically starts at $109/month, but you can get the first three months for $99/month.

DirecTV also includes plenty of local and sports channels. And every DirecTV subscriber, regardless of tier, enjoys access to an unlimited cloud DVR. You can try DirecTV free before committing to the platform.

Pros

Access to local RSNsFree month of Sports Pack add-onThree months of free Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, MGM+ and Cinemax

Cons

Most expensive subscription option

Try free at DirecTV

Fubo Elite

Watch ESPN and MLBN

Hulu + Live TV

Watch FOX, ESPN, MLBN and ESPN+

Who is playing in the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game?

Players for the 2024 All-Star Celebrity Softball Game are here! 🥎

– Gina Rodriguez
– Marcello Hernández
– Eladio Carrion
– Myke Towers
– Kane Brown
– Tyrese Maxey
– West Wilson
– Matt James
– Terrell Owens
– Camille Kostek
– Tyler Toney
– Garrett Hilbert
– Payo Solis
– Julian… pic.twitter.com/dlD2PrOqo6

— MLB (@MLB) June 26, 2024

Who is playing in the MLB All-Star Game 2024?

National League Team

First base: Bryce Harper, Phillies (7th starter election)

Second base: Ketel Marte, D-backs (2nd starter election)

Shortstop: Trea Turner, Phillies (2nd starter election)

Third base: Alec Bohm, Phillies (1st starter election)

Catcher: William Contreras, Brewers (1st starter election)

Designated hitter: Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers (4th starter election)

Outfield: Christian Yelich, Brewers (2nd starter election); Jurickson Profar, Padres (1st starter election); Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres (2nd starter election)

American League Team

First base: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays (3rd starter election)

Second base: Jose Altuve, Astros (6th starter election)

Shortstop: Gunnar Henderson, Orioles (1st starter election)

Third base: José Ramírez, Guardians (3rd starter election)

Catcher: Adley Rutschman, Orioles (1st starter election)

Designated hitter: Yordan Alvarez, Astros (1st starter election)

Outfield: Aaron Judge, Yankees (6th starter election); Juan Soto, Yankees (1st starter election); Steven Kwan, Guardians (1st starter election)

Where is MLB All-Star Week 2024?

MLB All-Star Week is returning to Arlington, Texas for the first time since 1934, to be hosted by the reigning World Series champions, the Texas Rangers.