Wild Things to host 2027 NAPB All-Star Game
With Washington being the geographic center of the National Association of Professional Baseball – the independent baseball circuit formerly known as the Frontier League – it makes sense that many of the league’s events, such as the all-star game, be held here to cut down on travel for many teams.
And with 2027 being the 25th season of Wild Things baseball, it only makes sense to add an all-star game to the celebration.
The National Association announced Tuesday afternoon that Washington will be the site of the league’s all-star game next season. The game will be played at EQT Park on Wednesday, July 14.
This will be the fourth time that Washington has hosted the all-star game. The others were played in 2005, 2013 and 2022.
“We are proud to join in the celebration of the Wild Things’ 25th anniversary season by bringing our premiere event back to EQT Park,” National Association commissioner Steve Tahsler said in a release. “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 game will match all-stars from the Atlantic Conference against those from the Midwest Conference. Because the league has expanded to 20 teams this year with new clubs in Kane County, Ill., and Cleburne, Texas, the Wild Things will move to the Atlantic Conference in 2027.
The Frontier League changed its name to the National Association of Professional Baseball in October.
“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 Wild Things vice president of baseball operations and team 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 celebration about much more than just baseball with chances for the region to shine and our community to benefit in a big way.”
Plans are for EQT Park to host festivities related to the all-star event on Tuesday, July 12 with the game the following night. Details on the festivities will be released when they are finalized. Tickets for the all-star game and Tuesday festivities will go on sale at a later date.