2026 MLB All-Star voting has reached its final stage. Phase 1 results are in, the position finalists are set, and Phase 2 (the Starters Election) is now live through noon ET on Thursday, July 2. Below are the full Phase 1 results, the finalists at every position, how the two-phase system works, and exactly how to cast your vote for the 2026 All-Star Game starters.
2026 MLB All-Star Voting: Quick Facts
- When does Phase 2 voting end? Noon ET on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
- How do I vote? At MLB.com/vote, on all 30 club sites, or in the MLB and MLB Ballpark apps, once per 24-hour period.
- Who already clinched a starting spot? Ernie Clement (Blue Jays, AL) and Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers, NL), the top overall vote-getters in Phase 1.
- When are the starters announced? July 4, 2026 on FOX, along with the pitchers and reserves.
- When and where is the game? Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
How 2026 MLB All-Star Voting Works
Fans elect the All-Star Game starters through a two-phase ballot. In Phase 1, fans voted across every position, and the top two vote-getters at each spot (plus the top six outfielders) advanced as finalists. The single top overall vote-getter in each league earned an automatic starting spot.
In Phase 2, the Starters Election, those finalists go head to head and fans pick the winners. Phase 1 vote totals do not carry over, so every finalist starts from zero. The Phase 2 winners become the elected starters at each position. Starting pitchers and reserves are then chosen by a combination of player ballvoting and the Commissioner’s Office, and the full rosters are revealed on July 4.
Phase 1 Results: Top Vote-Getters
Of the millions of votes cast in Phase 1, two players led their leagues and locked up automatic starting spots:
- American League: Ernie Clement, 2B, Blue Jays – 3,232,932 votes
- National League: Shohei Ohtani, DH, Dodgers – 3,341,257 votes
Other leading vote-getters included Astros DH Yordan Alvarez (2,911,655), Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (2,890,181), Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (2,666,008), Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (2,567,404), Braves catcher Drake Baldwin (2,518,574), Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (2,513,492), and Angels outfielder Mike Trout (2,511,587).
2026 American League Finalists
| Position | Finalists |
|---|---|
| Catcher | Shea Langeliers (Athletics), Alejandro Kirk (Blue Jays) |
| First Base | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Blue Jays), Ben Rice (Yankees) |
| Second Base | Ernie Clement (Blue Jays) – starter locked |
| Third Base | Kazuma Okamoto (Blue Jays), Junior Caminero (Rays) |
| Shortstop | Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals), Andrés Giménez (Blue Jays) |
| Outfield | Aaron Judge (Yankees), Mike Trout (Angels), Byron Buxton (Twins), Cody Bellinger (Yankees), Daulton Varsho (Blue Jays), Jesús Sánchez (Blue Jays) |
| Designated Hitter | Yordan Alvarez (Astros), George Springer (Blue Jays) |
2026 National League Finalists
| Position | Finalists |
|---|---|
| Catcher | Drake Baldwin (Braves), Will Smith (Dodgers) |
| First Base | Freddie Freeman (Dodgers), Matt Olson (Braves) |
| Second Base | Ozzie Albies (Braves), Bryson Stott (Phillies) |
| Third Base | Max Muncy (Dodgers), Alec Bohm (Phillies) |
| Shortstop | CJ Abrams (Nationals), Mookie Betts (Dodgers) |
| Outfield | Andy Pages (Dodgers), Brandon Marsh (Phillies), Ronald Acuña Jr. (Braves), Teoscar Hernández (Dodgers), Juan Soto (Mets), Michael Harris II (Braves) |
| Designated Hitter | Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers) – starter locked |
How to Vote in Phase 2
Phase 2 is open from noon ET on Monday, June 29 through noon ET on Thursday, July 2, 2026. You can vote once every 24 hours at MLB.com/vote, on any of the 30 club websites, or in the MLB app and MLB Ballpark app. The finalists with the most votes at the deadline are named the 2026 All-Star Game starters.
When Are the Starters Announced?
The elected starters are revealed on Saturday, July 4, 2026 on FOX, along with the pitchers and reserves who round out each roster. The 2026 All-Star Game itself is Tuesday, July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. For the full week of events, see our 2026 MLB All-Star Game schedule and TV guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is locked into the 2026 All-Star starting lineup?
Ernie Clement of the Blue Jays (American League) and Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers (National League) clinched automatic starting spots as the top overall vote-getters in Phase 1.
Do Phase 1 vote totals carry over to Phase 2?
No. All finalists start from zero in Phase 2, so the Starters Election is a fresh head-to-head vote at each position.
How many times can I vote?
Fans can submit one ballot per 24-hour period during Phase 2, which runs through noon ET on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
