The 2021 MLB All-Star Game will no longer be held in Atlanta like it was regularly scheduled to be this coming summer. In addition, the 2021 MLB Draft will also be out of Atlanta as well due to a recently passed law in the state of Georgia that President Joe Bidden recently criticized that will restrict voter access for residents of the state.
On Friday the following statement was released by Major League Baseball and Commissioner Rob Manfred:
“Over the last week, we have engaged in thoughtful conversations with Clubs, former and current players, the Players Association, and The Players Alliance, among others, to listen to their views. I have decided that the best way to demonstrate our values as a sport is by relocating this year’s All-Star Game and MLB Draft.
“Major League Baseball fundamentally supports voting rights for all Americans and opposes restrictions to the ballot box. In 2020, MLB became the first professional sports league to join the non-partisan Civic Alliance to help build a future in which everyone participates in shaping the United States. We proudly used our platform to encourage baseball fans and communities throughout our country to perform their civic duty and actively participate in the voting process. Fair access to voting continues to have our game’s unwavering support.
“We will continue with our plans to celebrate the memory of Hank Aaron during this season’s All-Star festivities. In addition, MLB’s planned investments to support local communities in Atlanta as part of our All-Star Legacy Projects will move forward. We are finalizing a new host city and details about these events will be announced shortly.”
The new venue for the 2021 MLB All-Star Game has yet to be determined.
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