2026 MLB All-Star weekend: National vs American League | Which team has won the most All-Star games?

Alright baseball fans, get ready because the 2026 MLB All-Star Game is almost here! This year’s showdown is set for Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia and it’s bound to be a blast.

Last year, the National League won in a first-ever tiebreaking swing-off after the two teams ended up in a tie 6-6 after nine innings.

Does the All-Star Game still affect the World Series?

Since 2017, the All-Star Game is just for fun and bragging rights. Home-field advantage in the World Series now goes to the team with the best regular-season record, although a large number of fans want to bring back the meaning into this clash.

All-Star games in Philadelphia

This isn’t the first time the MLB All-Star Game has been held in Philly. The mid-summer classic has been held there before, in 1943, 1952, 1976 and 1996.

Who’s Dominated the All-Star Game Over the Years?

The American League holds the edge with 48 wins to the National League’s 45, plus two ties. The AL has been particularly dominant lately, losing only eight times since 1988 and just five times since 1997. They even had a 13-year winning streak from 1997 to 2009!

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