MLB unveils details, first look at Capital One All-Star Village
20+ Mariners Alumni Including Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez
Scheduled to Meet Fans at All-Star Week’s Capital One PLAY BALL PARK
Over 50 Baseball-Themed Attractions In, Around Lumen Field
Tickets Available now at AllStarGame.com with the Promo Code PBPO
Major League Baseball and the Seattle Mariners today unveiled a first look at the focal point of All-Star Week fan engagement: Capital One All-Star Village. Capital One All-Star Village encompasses the Mariners home, T-Mobile Park, as well as Lumen Field and the Event Center, which will host Capital One PLAY BALL PARK and the MLB Draft. Watch this video for a preview of Capital One All-Star Village and Capital One PLAY BALL PARK.
MLB and the Mariners also announced an all-time lineup of former Seattle baseball greats who will attend Capital One PLAY BALL PARK to sign autographs, participate in clinics, lead demonstrations and pose for photos with fans at Capital One PLAY BALL PARK from July 8th-11th at Lumen Field. Former Mariners All-Stars including Edgar Martinez, Bret Boone and Mike Cameron are among the special guests making appearances at PLAY BALL PARK, the world’s largest and most playable baseball & softball festival. Altogether, more than 20 former Mariners are scheduled to appear thus far, including Raul Ibañez, Harold Reynolds and Kazuhiro Sasaki.
With a new host location again this year, the MLB Draft will be situated inside Capital One PLAY BALL PARK, surrounded by some of the most unique attractions the baseball theme park has to offer. Opening night of the Draft begins Sunday, July 9th, at 4:00 p.m. PT in Lumen Field. The new Draft location allows more fans than ever the chance to see their favorite teams select the next generation of stars. This is the third year in a row that the MLB Draft will be featured during All-Star Week and accessible to fans.
Throughout the four days of Capital One PLAY BALL PARK, fans have opportunities to receive free autographs and participate in question-and-answer sessions and clinics led by former players, all of which is included with the price of admission to PLAY BALL PARK’s indoor section. Regular admission costs $35, but for a limited time, fans can purchase $10 tickets at AllStarGame.com with the code PBPO. Eligible Capital One cardholders receive four free tickets to Capital One PLAY BALL PARK and can redeem them here while supplies last. Access to all activities outside Lumen Field are free of charge.
In addition to free tickets, eligible Capital One cardholders also receive exclusive access to Capital One PLAY BALL PARK, as well as dedicated Capital One cardholder entrances and express lanes at the most popular attractions.
Former Mariners players currently scheduled to make appearances at Capital One PLAY BALL PARK#
Bret Boone
Mike Cameron
Norm Charlton
Alvin Davis
Freddy Garcia
Franklin Gutierrez
Shigetoshi Hasegawa
Willie Horton
Raul Ibañez
Ruppert Jones
Mark Langston
Edgar Martinez
Tino Martinez
Mark McLemore
Jamie Moyer
Jeff Nelson
John Olerud
Harold Reynolds
Arthur Rhodes
Kazuhiro Sasaki
Dave Valle
Dan Wilson
Randy Winn
#All appearances subject to change
Games and attractions at Capital One PLAY BALL PARK include:
- Batting Cages
- Live Panel Discussions with former players
- Home Run Derby VR
- MLB The Show 23 Gaming Stations
- Diamond Clinics with Softball Legends and Coaches from USA Baseball & USA Softball
- Curated Exhibit from the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
- Interactive Display from the Negro Leagues Museum
- Live Cleat Customization Painting
- Mascot Home Run Derbies
- Home Plate Bounce & Home Run Robber
- Major League trophy displays
- Pitching Tunnels
To further enhance the experience for fans attending Capital One PLAY BALL PARK, Major League Baseball has refreshed the MLB All-Star Experience Pass App presented by Capital One. With the MLB All-Star Experience Pass app, fans can:
- Plan their PLAY BALL PARK experience with interactive maps and personalized schedules
- Make reservations for autograph sessions with their favorite legends
- Secure spots for In the Game VR
- Explore and participate with a variety of All-Star Week activities to collect badges for a chance to win prizes
- Stay up to date with real-time alerts and exclusive opportunities
Registration for MLB Experience Pass is mandatory for entry and participation with interactive games. Beginning today, fans can register here: http://allstargame.com/experiencepass. Starting in June, fans can download the all-new MLB All-Star Experience Pass app and login to prepare for their All-Star Week experience.
Capital One PLAY BALL PARK opens Saturday, July 8th and runs through Tuesday, July 11th. Hours of operation on Saturday and Sunday are 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Hours of operation on Monday and Tuesday are 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. It is the world’s largest and most playable baseball and softball festival with more than 50 indoor and outdoor attractions for fans of all ages. Indoor PLAY BALL PARK attractions are included in the price of admission, and the only additional costs are for concessions and memorabilia. Access to the outdoor sections of PLAY BALL PARK outside Lumen Field is free for everyone.
The 2023 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard marks the third time in franchise history that the Mariners will host the Midsummer Classic, joining the 1979 contest at the Kingdome, when the National League claimed a 7-6 win, and the 2001 event at T-Mobile Park (then named Safeco Field), when the American League earned a 4-1 victory.
In addition to the All-Star Game, MLB All-Star Week features the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, All-Star Celebrity Softball, All-Star Red Carpet Show, MLB USA Baseball High School All American Game, High School Home Run Derby, Jr. Home Run Derby finals, legacy projects designed to leave a lasting impact throughout the local community hosting the event, and the new HBCU Swingman Classic, which is powered by the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation and Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr.
The T-Mobile Home Run Derby headlines Gatorade All-Star Workout Day on Monday, July 10th from T-Mobile Park. ESPN will exclusively televise the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, which will also be available on ESPN Radio and the ESPN App. Spanish-language radio coverage will be available on Univision Radio and the Uforia Audio App.
The All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX Sports; in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and TVA Sports; and worldwide by 70 partners in 16 languages across 210 countries and territories. FOX Deportes will provide Spanish language coverage in the United States, while ESPN Radio and Univision Radio (Spanish) will provide exclusive national radio coverage of the All-Star Game. For ongoing MLB All-Star Week information, please visit AllStarGame.com and follow @MLB. MLB Network, MLB.com and SiriusXM also will provide comprehensive All-Star Week coverage.