MLB Officially Announces Cubs Will Host 2027 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field
Though it’s been pending for months now, MLB finally made it official. During a Friday morning press conference at Wrigley Field, commissioner Rob Manfred announced that the Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game. The news is bittersweet, coming as it does so soon after the passing of Ryne Sandberg. The iconic second baseman won the Home Run Derby in 1990, the last time the Midsummer Classic was held at Wrigley.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred awards the 2027 All-Star Game to Wrigley Field and the Cubs!
The game will be played on July 13th, 2027. pic.twitter.com/XJCmIxshWV
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“I applaud the Ricketts family, the entire Cubs organization, the City of Chicago, and the Chicago Sports Commission for presenting an impressive vision for 2027 All-Star Week,” said Commissioner Manfred. “The hard work put in to transform all of Wrigleyville into an outstanding destination deserves to be celebrated and shared on a national stage. We look forward to bringing the Midsummer Classic back to historic Wrigley Field and working alongside the Cubs, city and state officials, and the local organizing group to bring an extraordinary experience to the baseball fans of Chicago.
“Most importantly, Major League Baseball and its partners will leave behind a lasting impact on the communities across Chicago through the meaningful initiatives of the All-Star Legacy program.”
The holdup of this announcement was due to a lack of requisite security measures, including the installation of safety bollards, cameras, and street closures. A deal with the city and state to split funding of these upgrades with the Cubs was approved recently, paving the way for a long-overdue return of the event to Wrigley.
The game is scheduled for July 13, 2027, so now we just have to hope the league and union can actually agree on a new CBA when the current version expires following the ’26 season.
Wrigley Field: Home of the 2027 All-Star Game. pic.twitter.com/TV4SqSaeoQ
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