Atlanta gets a second chance to host a big annual baseball event.
The Atlanta Braves confirmed news that Atlanta will be the host city for the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Truist Park. ESPN reporter Jeff Passan broke the story, stating MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told him the game was coming to Atlanta. Atlanta was in the running for the event with Chicago, Baltimore, and Toronto.
Atlanta will host the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, Rob Manfred says.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 16, 2023
The Atlanta #Braves have been awarded the 2025 @MLB All-Star Game! pic.twitter.com/rZaqYOckwY
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 16, 2023
The @Braves have been selected to host the 2025 @MLB All-Star Game, which will be the 95th Midsummer Classic. pic.twitter.com/Yk2tmy8hR4
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) November 16, 2023
Atlanta has not hosted an All-Star Game since 2000. Atlanta was scheduled to host the midsummer classic in 2021, but because of political issues, it was moved to Denver’s Coors Field.
Next year’s All-Star Game will be played in Arlington, Texas.
