The Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field on July 13, officially announced by Commissioner Rob Manfred. A $30 million security plan shared by the state, city, and team helped secure the bid despite earlier safety concerns.

The Cubs will host the 2027 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, commissioner Rob Manfred announced Friday morning. MLB’s 97th Midsummer Classic will take place on July 13 that year.

The Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran utility player Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday afternoon ahead of the trade deadline.

Castro, who gives Cubs versatility on their bench, is the fifth player traded by the Twins in the hours before the deadline.