# San Francisco professional sports All-Star hosting

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/san-francisco-professional-sports-all-star-hosting
> Updated: 2026-08-18T17:31:08.000Z. Sources: 77. Developments: 2.

San Francisco has been selected to host multiple major professional sports All-Star events.

Major League Baseball announced that the San Francisco Giants will host the 2028 All-Star Game at Oracle Park from July 10–12. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred described the city as an “outstanding host” due to its baseball history.

Additionally, the San Francisco Bay Area will host the WNBA All-Star Game on July 31, 2027, at the Chase Center. This event will be hosted by the Golden State Valkyries, marking the first time the league’s midseason showcase has visited the region. The festivities are scheduled to include the Shooting Stars event and a 3-Point Contest on July 30.

The Valkyries, an expansion franchise that reached a valuation of over $1 billion and became the first expansion team to make the playoffs in its inaugural season, have driven much of the interest. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert noted the “remarkable energy and passion” of the fanbase. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and Valkyries President Jess Smith have expressed enthusiasm for the event, citing the city’s growing status as a major sports hub.

Following a victory over the Dallas Wings, the Valkyries have officially secured a playoff berth. The team continues to maintain a strong presence in the league, having recorded 41 consecutive sellouts at the Chase Center. The franchise has now officially clinched its second consecutive postseason appearance.

## Claims

- The WNBA All-Star Game will be held on July 31, 2027, at Chase Center in San Francisco. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Golden State Valkyries will host the 2027 WNBA All-Star Game. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The San Francisco Giants will host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game at Oracle Park. (single source)
- The 2028 MLB All-Star Game is scheduled for July 12, 2028. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: WNBA updates: Fever and Valkyries win, All-Star Game announced

The Indiana Fever and Golden State Valkyries continue winning streaks in the WNBA, while the league announces the 2027 All-Star Game for the Bay Area amid social media debates involving Sophie Cunningham.

64 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-francisco-to-host-2027-wnba-and-2028-mlb-all-star-games

### 2026-08-14: San Francisco Giants awarded 2028 MLB All-Star Game

The San Francisco Giants will host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game at Oracle Park, marking the fourth time the city has hosted the Midsummer Classic.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-francisco-giants-to-host-2028-mlb-all-star-game

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