Overview

• Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that Wrigley Field will host the 2027 All-Star Game on July 13, marking the ballpark’s first midsummer classic since 1990.
• This will be the fourth time Wrigley has staged the All-Star Game, with previous events held in 1947, 1962 and 1990 after lights were installed.
• Chicago City Council approved security and streetscape upgrades, including street bollards, to satisfy MLB’s modern safety requirements.
• The push for hosting rights spanned the administrations of Rahm Emanuel, Lori Lightfoot and Brandon Johnson, driven by the Ricketts family and city officials.
• Among active MLB clubs, only the Rays and Athletics have not hosted since 1990 due to ongoing facility damage and relocation transitions.