Players’ Weekend will be back this August for a second consecutive year, once again creating space for players to express themselves and bring attention to the causes and passions that inspire them beyond the game.
The event, which made a successful return in 2024 after a four-year hiatus, is scheduled for Aug. 15-17, concluding with the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa., where the Mets will take on the Mariners on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball.
The concept has undergone some changes since its inception in 2017, but at its core, Players’ Weekend has always been about giving fans a deeper connection to the players, with the aim of growing the sport’s reach.
The 2025 iteration of Players’ Weekend will continue that tradition by keeping with the three central themes celebrated during last year’s edition:
• “Off-field interests,” which will shine a light on the hobbies and creative pursuits that players enjoy beyond baseball
• “Causes,” which will give players a platform to showcase the charitable and community initiatives they care about most
• “Appreciation,” which will allow players to recognize the people who’ve played meaningful roles in their journeys to the Majors
Throughout the weekend, these themes will be brought to life in a variety of ways, from special equipment — including personalized bats and cleats, as well as game caps featuring players’ jersey numbers — to in-stadium and broadcast presentation elements to social media content and more. After the weekend concludes, players will have the opportunity to auction off their custom bats and cleats on MLB.com/Auctions to benefit charities of their choice.
Players’ Weekend was a big hit for MLB in 2024, garnering 74.5 million total impressions and 2.4 million engagements on social media while registering a 30% boost in MLB-related conversation compared to the same timeframe in ’23.
