After a 42-year hiatus, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, but the days leading up to the main event include a lot more than the Home Run Derby.
Here’s a closer look at some of what is on tap from now through the Midsummer Classic.
ALL-STAR OCEAN FRONT
Beginning Friday, fans can visit the Capital One All-Star Oceanfront at the Santa Monica Pier. It will feature casual and instructional youth baseball and softball activities on the beach, batting and pitching cages, yoga classes, baseball-themed sand-sculpture contests, baseball on a sand diamond and a Saturday beach cleanup event with the nonprofit organization Heal The Bay.
All of these activities are free of charge. The Oceanfront event, which runs through Sunday, includes a baseball-themed carnival-like setting with a pop-up shop featuring official All-Star merchandise.
Note: Special Event Pricing will be in effect at the beach lots closest to the Pier from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. all weekend. Fans are strongly urged to travel via foot, bike, scooter, skateboard, public transit or rideshare. Those driving are encouraged to park in Parking Structure 8 on 2nd Street or any of the other downtown parking structures where standard rates apply (first 90 minutes are free).
When: Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Santa Monica Pier and beach
Cost: Free admission
PLAY BALL PARK
On Saturday morning, Capital One Play Ball Park will open its doors to fans at the L.A. Convention Center. Similar to the NFL Experience that occupied the same facility during the week of the Super Bowl in February, the interactive experience will blend baseball, softball, memorabilia exhibits, music, food, technology, shopping, fashion, mascots, current and former players signing autographs, selfie activations and a variety of activities for fans.
There will also be a baseball-themed block party running simultaneously across the street at L.A. Live, which will include interactive games, free giveaways, music, a beer garden and more.
When: Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Monday-Tuesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: L.A. Convention Center, West Hall and L.A. Live
Tickets: $35 (some discounts available)
ALL-STAR FUTURES GAME
Some of baseball’s top prospects representing each of the teams in the American League and National League will square off in a seven-inning exhibition game that has showcased some of the game’s best before they became household names. Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, Jose Altuve, Nolan Arenado, Bryce Harper, George Springer and Joey Votto are just some of the current stars who once played in this game.
Three Dodgers prospects – catcher Diego Cartaya, outfielder Miguel Vargas and pitcher Bobby Miller – are expected to participate, along with Angels pitching prospect Ky Bush. Forner Angels manager/Dodgers catcher Mike Scioscia and former Dodger shortstop Jimmy Rollins will manage the teams.
When: Saturday, 4 p.m. (gates open at 2 p.m.)
Where: Dodger Stadium
Tickets: Prices range from $25-$140 (one admission for all three Saturday events)
How to watch: Streaming live on Peacock
ALL-STAR CELEBRITY SOFTBALL GAME
Stars from stage, screen, music and sports take the field for this annual event. Actors Bryan Cranston, J.K. Simmons, Rob Lowe, Zachary Levi, Simu Liu, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Anthony Ramos, musicians/recording artists Bad Bunny, Quavo and JoJo Siwa, comedians Desus Nice and The Kid Mero, Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim, former major leaguers Andre Ethier, Shawn Green and CC Sabathia and softball greats Lisa Fernandez, Jennie Finch, Natasha Watley and Lauren Chamberlain as well as The Miz from WWE are among those expected to participate.
When: Saturday, 7:15 p.m.
Where: Dodger Stadium
Tickets: Prices range from $25-$140 (one admission for all three Saturday events)
How to watch: Streaming live on Peacock, YouTube, Pluto TV and MLB’s social platforms
EXTRA INNINGS CONCERT
The two Saturday games will be followed by a special performance from multi-platinum singer, songwriter and Inglewood native Becky G.
When: Approx. 9:15 p.m. (after the conclusion of the softball game)
Where: Dodger Stadium
Tickets: Prices range from $25-$140 (one admission for all three Saturday events)
MLB AMATEUR DRAFT
Open for fans to attend in person for just the second time in the draft’s history, the first two rounds are scheduled for Sunday with the first round televised nationally on ESPN and the first two rounds airing on MLB Network. Fans can catch their first glimpses of tomorrow’s All-Star hopefuls as teams draft players they hope will shape the future of their franchises (the Angels have the 13th overall pick, while the Dodgers do not pick until No. 40 in the second round).
When: Sunday, 4 p.m.
Where: Xbox Plaza in front of Microsoft Theater
Admission: Free (limited)
How to watch: ESPN (first round) and MLB Network (first 80 picks)
ALL-STAR PRESS CONFERENCES
Managers Brian Snitker (NL) and Dusty Baker (AL) will reveal the starting pitchers and their lineups for Tuesday’s game, followed by interviews with players from both rosters.
When: Monday, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Dodger Stadium (Center Field Plaza)
How to watch: MLB Network
ALL-STAR WORKOUTS
This will be the first chance for fans to check out the 2022 All-Stars on the playing field. The National League team takes batting practice from 2:15-3:10 p.m., followed by the American League from 3:15-4:10 p.m.
When: Monday, gates open at 2 p.m.
Where: Dodger Stadium
Tickets: Prices vary (Home Run Derby tickets include the workout)
HOME RUN DERBY
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has won this event two years in a row, and the slugger will try to outlast seven others in a bracket-style event, with the winner walking away with a $1 million prize. As of Wednesday, other confirmed participants included St. Louis Cardinals future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols, Washington Nationals star Juan Soto and Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. The full bracket will be revealed Thursday (4 p.m., ESPN).
When: Monday, 5 p.m.
Where: Dodger Stadium
Tickets: Prices vary
How to watch: ESPN
ALL-STAR RED CARPET SHOW
Fans can see the 2022 MLB All-Stars and their families showcase their style on a classic Hollywood red carpet (Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin says he will be wearing a custom suit that teammate Clayton Kershaw picked out for him). Wrapping from Xbox Plaza onto Chick Hearn Court, the 600-foot red carpet will lead players through a crowd of fans and media, with exclusive coverage on MLB Network. To provide a soundtrack for the players and live audience, world-renowned DJ M.O.S. will play the 90-minute show from his booth on the red carpet. Fans are encouraged to arrive early in order to secure the best views and have a chance to bring home free giveaways from MLB mascots.
When: Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Xbox Plaza/L.A. Live
Cost: Free admission (limited)
How to watch: MLB Network
2022 ALL-STAR GAME
Four Dodgers (Mookie Betts, Trea Turner, Clayton Kershaw and Tony Gonsolin) and two Angels (Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani) are on the National League and American League rosters for the Midsummer Classic, but the rosters are star-studded from top to bottom and include several players with L.A. area ties (Atlanta pitcher Max Fried, Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton, Atlanta catcher Travis d’Arnaud and Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil among them). Fans arriving early can watch batting practice from 2-4 p.m, then there will be a pregame ceremony, followed by the national anthem and the ceremonial first pitch. The game is expected to begin at 4:30 p.m.
When: Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. (gates open at 2 p.m.)
Where: Dodger Stadium
Tickets: Prices vary on the secondary market
How to watch: Fox (Ch. 11), with Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci on the broadcast
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