All-Star baseball is coming to Florence.
The City of Florence, Florence Y’alls, meetNKY and the Frontier League announced on Tuesday that the Y’alls will host the 2026 Frontier League All-Star game.
“We’re thrilled to bring the 2026 Frontier League All-Star Game to a great community like Florence,” said Steve Tahsler, Frontier League Commissioner. “This city has a passionate fan base, a first-class ballpark, and an organization in the Florence Y’alls that truly represents the spirit of our league. Congratulations to the team and the City of Florence on earning this well-deserved honor.”
The Frontier League is a partner league of Major League Baseball, that features 18 teams and will bring its top talent to the Thomas More Stadium in Florence next season.
Presented by meetNKY, the multi-day event will kick off on Monday, July 13, with a Media Day and Frontier League Awards Lunch. On Tuesday, July 14, fans will be treated to a Home Run Derby, and the the All-Star Game finale takes place on Wednesday, July 15.
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring the 2026 Frontier League All-Star Game to Florence and the region,” said David DelBello, owner of the Florence Y’alls. “This is a celebration of our fans, our community, and the incredible baseball culture we have here. We’re ready to show the entire league what makes this place so special.”
The All-Star game will be dubbed the “Y’all Star Game”, will be the first time the Florence Y’alls in Northern Kentucky hosts the event. The former Florence minor league team, the Florence Freedom, has hosted the All-Star game previously.
The City of Florence will also kick off a lineup of community events, such as a 5K, beginning July 3. Bourbon will play a strong role in the series of events leading up to the game, with a sponsor to be announced at a later date.
“Florence is honored to welcome the 2026 Frontier League All-Star Game to our city, especially as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday,” said Dr. Julie Aubuchon, Mayor of Florence. “This Y’all Star event is more than just a game; it is a community-wide celebration of our love for baseball, our Kentucky spirit, and our nation’s history. We cannot wait to show the Frontier League and the country, what makes ‘Florence Y’all,’ truly special.”
Additional details on the event and planned celebrations leading up will be found at visitcincy.com and florenceyalls.com.