It's the Toronto Blue Jays turn to host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game
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Many moons ago, 34 years ago in fact, the Toronto Blue Jays hosted their first (and only) ever MLB All-Star Game in a brand new state of the art facility called the SkyDome. Zooming out, this was the second ever Midsummer Classic played in Canada after the Montreal Expos hosted the event in 1982 at Olympic Stadium.
The 1991 Midsummer Classic in Toronto featured star-studded rosters from both the American and National League, with well over 10 players being inducted to the Hall of Fame later on.
Some of the most notable players included Craig Biggio, Tom Glavine, Ken Griffey Jr., Tony Gwynn, Barry Larkin, Paul Molitor, Jack Morris, Cal Ripken Jr., Ryne Sandberg and Andre Dawson.
The AL team manager at this time was Tony La Russa of the Oakland Athletics, while the NL team manager was Lou Piniella of the Cincinnati Reds.
The American League got the chance to establish itself as a titan by winning its fourth All-Star game in a row, as Cal Ripken Jr. came through with his clutch hitting skills and power.
The league then recognized Ripken Jr. as the MVP, and Dennis Eckersley earned the save, making him the first All-Star pitcher with three Midsummer Classic saves.
It was a star-studded event that packed the stadium and the downtown Toronto area, and has fans still talking about the event to this day.
It's the Toronto Blue Jays turn to host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game
Ever since Toronto hosted the All-Star game in the 1990s, it hasn't been played outside of the States for over three decades.
While the selection process for the All-Star game may be subjective, as Major League Baseball selects the venue for each season, Toronto has a strong case to host the game again, especially since the teams 50th anniversary is in 2027.
Considering some of the caveats that usually go into why certain teams get chosen. Atlanta will host the game this season, and the Philadelphia Phillies will host the 2026 version.
The 2027 event is currently up for grabs. Robert Manfred even visited the Blue Jays' stomping grounds last year, a signal that things might be trending in the right direction for Toronto to host again.
So, what is the case for Toronto to host the Midsummer Classic in 2027? Here are a few reasons MLB should consider:
Rogers Centre newly renovated stadium is no longer the outdated SkyDome
In case you haven't noticed, the Blue Jays have spent over $400 million on their stadium upgrades as of 2025. These renovations updated two-thirds of Rogers Centre to create a fan-friendly space.
One of the major changes the Blue Jays made through this renovation was transforming the stadium into a baseball-only stadium.
Previously, the stadium was used for other sports such as football, but Toronto now had the reins to change the stadium for one sport only. This involved removing all the seats and positioning them so they all face home plate.
Toronto's stadium is no longer a disadvantage, and these upgrades need to be rewarded with a one-of-a-kind summer baseball experience.
2027 is the 50th Anniversary of the Toronto Blue Jays Franchise
Baseball as an international game
Baseball is no longer just a North American game. This isn't a particularly new concept because the sport has been thriving outside of the continent for a long time now.
Asian countries like Japan, South Korea and Taiwan have had a strong interest in baseball, and many Latin American countries have produced a robust flow of talent to MLB.
With international stars like Yordan Alvarez, Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Jung-Hoo Lee, Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr., thriving in the majors, the game needs to take place somewhere outside of the States to make a statement for non-American stars.
Consequently, this logic provides Toronto with an opportunity to finally host the game in the 21st century.
Frankly, another All-Star game in Canada has been long overdue, it's time for Toronto to seize that chance.
Do you think the Toronto Blue Jays and the newly renovated Rogers Centre are ready to host the 2027 All-Star Game?
Tell us what you think in the poll below
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JUIN 18 | 192 ANSWERS It's the Toronto Blue Jays turn to host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game Do you think the Toronto Blue Jays and the newly renovated Rogers Centre are ready to host the 2027 All-Star Game? | ||
| Yes | 189 | 98.4 % |
| No | 3 | 1.6 % |
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