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Fourth of July: MLB Goes the Distance!
5 Jul
Summary
- All 30 Major League Baseball teams are scheduled to play on July 4th.
- Two historic rivalries, Mets-Braves and Cardinals-Cubs, highlight the FOX broadcast.
- Games will be played across the country from morning until late night.
Major League Baseball will celebrate Independence Day with a full slate of games on July 4th, featuring all 30 teams in action. The day's festivities will offer baseball entertainment from morning until late night, spanning from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles. This tradition continues a long-standing connection between America's Pastime and the Fourth of July holiday.
Two significant National League rivalries are set for national broadcast on FOX as part of "Baseball Night in America." The New York Mets will face the Atlanta Braves, while the St. Louis Cardinals will compete against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. These marquee matchups are scheduled to begin at 8:08 p.m. EDT, offering fans compelling baseball action.
Later in the evening, a potentially pivotal National League showdown is scheduled as the San Diego Padres visit the Los Angeles Dodgers at 10:10 p.m. EDT. This game, airing locally and also featured on Peacock, could offer a preview of future postseason contests. Throughout the day, other notable games include the Minnesota Twins at the New York Yankees, providing a holiday matinee.
The Fourth of July games will be accompanied by traditional holiday celebrations at ballparks across the country, including patriotic ceremonies, military flyovers, specialty uniforms, and postgame fireworks, enhancing the festive atmosphere for attendees and viewers alike.
