Wed Jul 16 00:20:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**All-Star Showdown Set for Truist Park: AL and NL Face Off in Atlanta**
ATLANTA, GA – Baseball’s brightest stars are converging on Atlanta for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, scheduled for July 15th at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. The American League will look to continue its dominance after last year’s 5-3 victory over the National League, a win that followed the NL’s breakthrough victory in 2023, which ended a nine-year AL winning streak.
Fans can catch all the action live on Fox, with streaming options available on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, and Sling. First pitch is slated for 8 p.m. ET.
The highly anticipated contest will feature Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal as the American League’s starting pitcher, while the National League will counter with Pittsburgh Pirates’ Paul Skenes.
Beyond the game, the Midsummer Classic promises a star-studded entertainment lineup. Grammy-winning Zac Brown Band will perform the U.S. national anthem, while Canadian singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith will sing Canada’s national anthem. A special hometown tribute is also planned, with Atlanta rap legends Jermaine Dupri and Ludacris set to introduce the All-Stars with a medley of songs celebrating the city’s rich musical heritage, joined by the Clark Atlanta Mighty Marching Panthers and Essence Dance Line. Country star Kane Brown will honor Ray Charles with a performance of “Georgia on My Mind.”
Cincinnati Reds fans will be represented by pitcher Andrew Abbott and shortstop Elly De La Cruz, both selected to the All-Star squad.
The All-Star Game follows the electrifying Home Run Derby, where Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh emerged victorious, adding even more excitement to this year’s Midsummer Classic.
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