Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers and Yordan Alvarez of the Astros lead the voting for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in their respective leagues. Ohtani has garnered 1,165,133 votes, leading all MLB players and aiming to secure his first top spot in All-Star balloting. Alvarez follows with 1,015,768 votes, significantly ahead of the AL competition. Both players are poised for automatic starting positions if they maintain their leads as voting concludes on June 25. The All-Star Game will take place on July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

By the Numbers
  • Shohei Ohtani: 1,165,133 votes (MLB leader)
  • Yordan Alvarez: 1,015,768 votes (AL leader)
  • Votes difference between Ohtani and Alvarez: 149,365
State of Play
  • Voting for the All-Star Game ends on June 25 at noon ET.
  • Top two vote-getters at each position and the top six outfielders will advance to Phase 2 starting June 29.
  • The All-Star Game is on July 14, 2026, broadcasted on FOX.
What's Next

If Ohtani and Alvarez maintain their leads, they will secure starting positions in the All-Star Game. Fans will continue to have opportunities to vote and impact the outcome until the deadline. The results of Phase 2 voting will reveal the final rosters for the event.

Bottom Line

Ohtani and Alvarez's current positions highlight their star power in MLB. Continued fan engagement is crucial for both players as the voting period closes, emphasizing the importance of every vote in determining the All-Star roster.