What is your favorite part of MLB All-Star Week? The T-Mobile Home Run Derby and the MLB All-Star Game are the obvious crown jewels, but this year, Major League Baseball is getting ready to take over Downtown Los Angeles with a string of fan events from July 16-19. Here is what you need to know about all the activities that are scheduled to be a part of MLB Live in DTLA.
Capital One PLAY BALL PARK: July 16-19 at Los Angeles Convention Center
PLAY BALL PARK — the world’s biggest baseball and softball festival — will offer something for everyone. This fan-focused event blends sports, music, technology, food and fashion, and will feature some of the greatest MLB players and broadcasters. Tickets are now available to experience everything inside the Convention Center, including games, clinics, exhibits and autograph sessions. Activities outside the convention center are free. Fans can also earn special prizes by utilizing the All-Star Experience Pass throughout PLAY BALL PARK.
MLB All-Star Block Party: July 16-19 on Gilbert Lindsay Plaza
Just outside the Convention Center, the MLB All-Star Block Party will last throughout All-Star Week. This free event will host additional interactive games, free giveaways, music, a beer garden and more.
2022 MLB Draft: July 17 at 4 p.m. PT on Xbox Plaza
All fans are welcome to grab a front-row seat to the future of baseball on Sunday by watching the first two rounds of the 2022 MLB Draft from the heart of L.A. Live. The Draft will be nationally televised on MLB Network and ESPN.
All-Star Creator’s Cup: July 18 at 1 p.m. PT on Xbox Plaza
A first for MLB All-Star Week, the All-Star Creator’s Cup is a fast-paced video game tournament that will feature 16 competitors playing MLB The Show 22 in front of a live audience. The field will be split evenly between top MLB The Show players and popular influencers in online baseball culture. The tournament will also stream live on a number of digital platforms, including MLB’s YouTube page.
All-Star Red Carpet Show presented by Mastercard: July 19 at 11 a.m. PT on Xbox Plaza
No city pulls off a red carpet event like Los Angeles, so come see the 2022 MLB All-Stars and their families showcase their style on a classic, 600-foot red carpet which will lead players through a crowd of fans. Make sure you arrive early to get the best sights of this year’s All-Stars and have a chance to take home free giveaways from MLB mascots.