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The City of Philadelphia has released a list of road closures and transportation information as the 2026 MLB All-Star week begins.

MLB All-Star week brings six days of baseball events, fan experiences and celebrations across the city.

MLB All-Star week events have begun in Philadelphia, ahead of Tuesday's Midsummer Classic at Citizens Bank Park.

The events get underway with the HBCU Swingman Classic on July 10, and culminate with the 96th Midsummer Classic at Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia on July 14.

For a full list of road closures, transportation information and parking restrictions and more, CLICK HERE.

The Phillies' leading sluggers will be meeting up at the 2026 Home Run Derby in Philadelphia.

Kyle Schwarber announced Friday he is joining the competition, one day after fellow Phillie Bryce Harper announced his participation.

The slugfest could lead to a rematch of the 2018 Home Run Derby, which came down to a final round between Harper and Schwarber.

Harper ultimately won on what was then his home field in Washington.

Back then, Harper was playing for the Nationals while Schwarber was a member of the Chicago Cubs.

Schwarber leads the MLB so far in 2026 with 32 home runs.

For a full list of 2026 Home Run Derby participants, visit ESPN.com.

And for more coverage of the Midsummer Classic, visit 6abc.com/AllStarGame.

The Capital One All-Star Village at the Pennsylvania Convention Center opens to the public Saturday morning, offering fans an expansive, hands-on celebration of baseball ahead of the All-Star Game.

The attraction spans an overwhelming, awe-inspiring experience inside the convention center, featuring interactive displays and two baseball diamonds where visitors can test their skills.

Senior Manager of Global Events for MLB Robert Field said the space is designed to give fans room to explore.

"500,000 ft. they're able to eat, they're able to play, they're able to buy merchandise," he said.

Food offerings highlight ballpark favorites from around the country, including a 9th inning Sombrero from the home of the Houston Texans.

"It's made for four people; you get a bunch of chips and dips in the middle. It's supposed to be fun for the entire family," said Jim Wolf with Aramark.

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The village also features virtual reality experiences and appearances from baseball stars.

"We have Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard doing their podcast here on Tuesday," Field said.

Just down the hall, the MLB Draft stage will host one of the weekend's most anticipated moments.

"The commissioner will come out; he'll say the pick is in, and life will change for some great athletes," Field said.

The All-Star Village is a ticketed event and opens to the public at 9 a.m. Saturday, running through Tuesday for the All-Star Game. Click here to learn how to purchase tickets.

The Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to vehicle traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday due to a 100-year birthday celebration. Fans are being encouraged to plan ahead.

A Phillies superfan's dream went up for grabs Monday: a fully decked-out, Phanatic-themed apartment is now available for booking during MLB All-Star Week.

Booking.com opened reservations Monday for a two-bedroom, Phanatic-themed apartment transformed into a green, furry fan cave ahead of MLB All-Star Week, which begins July 10.

Go inside the Phanatic-themed apartment in Philadelphia

The five-night stay is priced at 19.78 cents, a nod to the mascot's 1978 debut.

Erica Campbell of Booking.com said the company wanted the price to honor the Phanatic's first appearance.

"The first time the Phanatic was ever out was in 1978, so we wanted to recognize that," she said.

The apartment, located at Sosuite at the Ovation on Broad and Bainbridge streets, features wall-to-wall green fur, Phillies artwork, pennants, baseball bats and other memorabilia. Guests will also find Phillies pinstripes incorporated throughout the space.

The stay includes a "Philly feast" with the city's signature foods, a vintage car tour and tickets to all All-Star events at Citizens Bank Park.

Booking.com said experiences like this resonate with travelers seeking memorable sports moments.

"We found that 77% of travelers consider attending a major sporting event to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience," Campbell said. "That's why we wanted to build this unique, unforgettable stay."

Reservations were first come, first served for two lucky guests for July 10-14, and sold out in under half an hour.

As for how the Phanatic feels about lending out his pad - that remains to be seen. He was unavailable for comment.