MLB confirms San Francisco Giants to host 2028 All-Star Game

Major League Baseball has officially announced that the San Francisco Giants will host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game at Oracle Park. The decision marks the sixth time the franchise has held the hosting duties for the midsummer classic and the fourth occasion the city of San Francisco has staged the event, following previous instances in 1961, 1984, and 2007.

The announcement was made on Friday morning, with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred stating that San Francisco would be an outstanding host for All-Star Week. Giants president and CEO Larry Baer issued a statement expressing the organisation’s honour at securing the event, noting the team’s desire to showcase the city and its fanbase to a global audience.

Historically, the Giants franchise has deep ties to the All-Star Game, having previously hosted the event at the Polo Grounds in New York in 1934 and 1942 while the team was still known as the New York Giants. The franchise relocated to California in 1958, alongside the Brooklyn Dodgers, who subsequently became the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The appointment adds to a confirmed schedule for upcoming midsummer classics, with the 2026 game set for Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, and the 2027 edition scheduled for Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. The 2028 selection represents the first time San Francisco has hosted the event since 2007.

The institutional announcement comes as the Giants navigate a challenging season on the field. Under first-year manager Tony Vitello, the team holds a 50-71 record, placing them 14th in the National League and 27th across Major League Baseball. The club is currently on pace to miss the playoffs for a fifth consecutive season.