The last time Metro Atlanta was the home of the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game was in 2000. The game was held at Turner Field, which previously hosted the 1996 Summer Olympic Games track and field events and later became the home of the Atlanta Braves. Chipper Jones, Andres Galarraga, Andruw Jones, and Hall of Fame pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine represented the home team.
This year, the 2025 MLB All-Star Game is back in the Peach State, but the 25th anniversary of the All-Star Game taking place in Atlanta is about much more than just the Midsummer Classic.