The 87th edition of the MLB All-Star Game will take place at Petco Park tonight, and for those still searching for tickets, prices have steadily increased on the secondary market since the end of the Home Run Derby Monday night.
There was no shortage of pop at Petco Park on Monday, as Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton blasted a record-setting 61 homers in his three rounds of action. His flirting with hitting the left field scoreboard several times dazzled the crowd of more than 42,000, setting the pace for what is expected to be another memorable All-Star gathering Tuesday night. Don’t expect to get in for cheap, however, as prices for MLB All-Star Game tickets continue to rise in the hours before first pitch.
According to online aggregator TiqIQ, the average resale price for tickets to Tuesday’s game is now $625.18. That marks a 23.5% increase from Monday afternoon’s average of $506.23. If looking just to get past the gates at Petco Park the cheapest ticket is currently listed from $301 in Section 229. That is nearly 30% higher than the $238 get-in price listed on Monday.
Of course, not all fees will come at a high cost for the paying fan. Those with intentions of driving to the stadium can find the best deals on Petco Park parking on ParkWhiz.com. Rates in independent lots within walking distance to the stadium start from just $19 for tonight’s game.
After days of deliberation, it was announced early Monday that Johnny Cueto would start for the National League against Chris Sale in the American League. Five Chicago Cubs will highlight the NL’s starting roster, including all four of the team’s starting infield in Anthony Rizzo, Ben Zobrist, Addison Russell and Kris Bryant. The AL will call upon four Boston Red Sox players to start. Designated hitter David Ortiz will perhaps be the biggest addition on either side of the diamond, as he gets set to make his 10th and final All-Star appearance.
The All-Star Game makes its way to Southern California for the sixth time since 1976. No other region of North America has hosted the game more in the last 40 years. The city won’t receive a large amount of representation in the game, however. First baseman Wil Myers and starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz — a late addition to the squad thanks to injury — will be the San Diego Padres’ lone players at this year’s game.
