“We are proud to join in the celebration of the Wild Things’ 25th anniversary season by bringing our premier event back to EQT Park,” said National Association of Professional Baseball Commissioner Steve Tahsler. “Given the strong support that Washington’s fans have shown throughout the club’s history, it is appropriate that Washington is the first team to be awarded the All-Star Game a fourth time.” The National Association of Professional Baseball, formerly known through the 2026 championship season as the Frontier League, is the country’s largest and longest-running independent baseball league and an MLB Partner League. It includes 20 teams for the 2027 season, with the addition of the Cleburne Railroaders and Kane County Cougars to an already expansive footprint that includes 11 US states and two Canadian provinces. “Hosting the first All-Star Game under the National Association of Professional Baseball banner is a tremendous opportunity for our organization, our ballpark and our great community to shine on a league-wide stage,” said Vice President of Baseball Operations and Broadcaster, Kyle Dawson. “As the league continues to grow and expand, we’re excited to welcome players, coaches, executives and fans from across the league to EQT Park and show them what makes the Wild Things, Washington County and tri-state region so special. We’re looking forward to making the entire celebration about much more than just baseball with chances for the region to shine and our community to benefit in a big way.” The league will get into town Monday, July 12 with plans for EQT Park to host festivities Tuesday, July 13 and the All-Star Game Wednesday, July 14