Braves Prep Truist Park to Host All-Star Weekend

In less than three weeks, Truist Park will be the hub of the baseball universe when it hosts the 95th edition of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on the evening of Tuesday, July 15. Though single-admission tickets for the Midsummer Classic, the first one in Atlanta since 2000, are still hovering around $500 on the secondary market — while those for the July 14 Home Run Derby are currently going for $350 — baseball fans will have ample opportunities to enjoy both affordable and free activities throughout the weeklong festivities during which more than 100,000 visitors will stream into Atlanta.

Capital One All-Star Village, which is essentially a baseball theme park for fans of all ages, will be running throughout All-Star week at Cobb Galleria Centre, just steps from Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta. From July 12-15, fans can enjoy this splendid baseball carnival — chock-full of All-Star Game merchandise and food items from local eateries — that showcases dozens of interactive and educational attractions including a curated exhibit from the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, an interactive display from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and a Women in Baseball exhibit.

Included in the price of the $35-per-person admission to Capital One All-Star Village is the chance to get autographs and have photos taken with many former baseball legends. This year’s deep roster naturally has strong Atlanta roots with J.D. Drew, Ron Gant, Marquis Grissom, Tim Hudson, Andruw Jones, Ryan Klesko, Fred McGriff, Javy Lopez, Dale Murphy, Terry Pendleton, and Mark Wohlers all slated to attend. There will even be a Jewish presence at All-Star Village as Jason Marquis, who pitched for the Braves in the early 2000s, is scheduled to appear. Additionally, former softball stars and MLB Youth Ambassadors will be on hand to coach children through different clinics and games. The All-Star Village promises to entertain even very young kids as the mascots from every MLB club — not just Blooper — will be running through the Cobb Galleria Centre to meet and greet fans.

“Offering a wide array of attractions during MLB All-Star Week, including our iconic mascots, legendary Hall of Famers and more, we are excited to bring a cherished event to the heart of Atlanta, where fans can enjoy all aspects of the game and celebrate being a part of baseball’s rich heritage and vibrant community,” shared Jeremiah Yolkut, MLB senior vice president, global events.

Also of note, MLB and the Braves are partnering with KultureCity to ensure that All-Star Village offers a sensory inclusive environment. There will be a specially designed sensory space while sensory bags containing noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, a feelings thermometer, and other calming mechanisms will also be available.

“Capital One All-Star Village gives everyone the opportunity to experience the excitement of MLB All Star Week in Atlanta,” said Jim Smith, Atlanta Braves senior vice president of business strategy. “Located walking distance from Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta, the Cobb Galleria Centre is being completely transformed to host this unique event, and we can’t wait to welcome visitors from around the globe to this one-of-a-kind environment.”

Tickets for All-Star Village — as well as all other All-Star events — are available at AllStarGame.com.

As for the events themselves, the All-Star Red Carpet Show will take place at 2 p.m. on July 15, in The Battery Atlanta. In what has become a marquee feature of All-Star Week over the past couple decades, hours before the Midsummer Classic, the 2025 MLB All-Stars and their families will parade down a custom carpet spanning 700 feet along Battery Avenue and into Truist Park’s right field gate. While the Red Carpet Show is free of charge, space is limited and fans are encouraged to register on AllStarGame.com for an opportunity to attend the show up close.

We can’t wait to welcome visitors from around the globe to this one-of-a-kind environment.

Another admission-free event is the opening night of the 2025 MLB Draft, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 13. Taking place at the Coca-Cola Roxy in The Battery Atlanta, the evening’s festivities will showcase the first 40 draft selections in conjunction with guest appearances by past players and mascots, giveaways, and live player interviews.

In the days preceding the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, there are less expensive events held within the confines of Truist Park. Ken Griffey Jr.’s HBCU Swingman Classic (Friday, July 11 at 7 p.m.) will provide a platform for top players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) across America to display their talents while being managed by former Braves David Justice and Brian Jordan. The next afternoon, Truist Park will host the annual All-Star Futures Game and All-Star Celebrity Softball Game. The former will feature Chipper Jones and Grissom as honorary managers of the American League and National League squads while the headliners for the latter exhibition include Olympic gold medal gymnast Jordan Chiles, Atlanta native rapper, singer, and entrepreneur, Quavo, and soon-to-be Baseball Hall of Famer C.C. Sabathia, among others. Tickets for All-Star Saturday include access to both events with gates opening at 1 p.m.

All-Star Week is anticipated to generate an economic impact amounting to more than $50 million for Atlanta. While scores of local businesses will reap the economic benefits, the Braves and MLB, through the MLB Together initiative, will donate over $4 million towards community-based projects designed to enhance access to fields for youth baseball and softball players across the city as well as to support veterans and provide sustainable food and farming resources to underserved communities. In addition, during All-Star Week a new sensory space will be opening at Truist Park for those with neurodivergent and sensory needs and their loved ones to use during ballpark activities.