Jordan Chiles To Play In MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles will appear at the 2025 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game, MLB.com announced. Slated for Saturday, July 12, the event benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and runs in conjunction with MLB All-Star Week.
The MLB states that the event 'brings together top names in sports and entertainment for a fun-filled, five-inning exhibition.
Chiles is the third gymnast to 'make the team' in the 24-year-long tradition, joining Olympic teammate Simone Biles and 2008 Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson.
In 2019, Biles and 'Team World' defeated 'Team Cleveland' with a final score of 21-16. Johnson and the 'American League' were also victorious in 2009. This Saturday, Chiles and her team look to keep the undefeated streak alive.
Chiles is also one of three Olympians to make the 2025 roster.
The two-time Olympic medalist is joined by USA Softball Olympic gold medalists Jennie Finch and Natasha Watley. Finch has become a staple at the event, with 2025's rendition marking her 15th appearance.
CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 07: Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Simone Biles throw the ball prior to the ... More Legends & Celebrity Softball Game at Progressive Field on Sunday, July 7, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Former professional athletes, including Yankees legend and Hall of Famer CC Sabathia, Terrell Owens, Harry Douglas, and former Atlanta Braves Manager Javy Lopez, have also been named to the overall roster.
MLB.com confirmed that Chiles will play for 'Team Jermaine Dupri," comprised of the following roster of entertainment and sports figures.
How To Watch:
Held in Atlanta's Truist Park, the game will be streamed live on MLB.TV, MLB.com, and MLB social media channels starting at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 12.
It will also be broadcast on MLB Network on Monday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
ST LOUIS, MO - JULY 12: US Olympian Shawn Johnson looks on during the Taco Bell All-Star Legends & ... More Celebrity Softball Game at Busch Stadium on July 12, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by)
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