Next year will mark the first time Petco Park will host the MLB All-Star Game, and the Padres unveiled the new All-Star Game Logo Friday morning to a lot of enthusiasm.
An all-star crowd turned out for the unveiling, including San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, Padres Executive Chairman Ron Fowler, Padres President & Chief Executive Officer Mike Dee, Padres legend Randy Jones, and Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr.
“We’re excited to welcome fans and players alike to Petco Park for the first time in All-Star Game history. San Diego has a long history of hosting premier sporting events, and working together with the Padres and Major League Baseball. We’re ready to showcase San Diego to the world,” Faulconer said Friday morning.
The logo’s diamond shape represents Petco Park’s central location in East Village, and includes the historic Gaslamp Quarter Archway with palm trees and a blue sky. The Padres blue and white includes bits of grey and yellow to reflect the Navy and San Diego’s sunny weather.
This will mark the third time the Padres have hosted the All-Star game to be held on July 12, 2016 in Petco Park. The Padres previously hosted the event in 1978 and 1992, but not at Petco Park, as the current ballpark opened in 2004.
“Major League Baseball is excited to work with the Padres and local officials as we bring the fans of San Diego our 87th All-Star Game next July 12th at Petco Park. San Diego is one of our game’s most spectacular cities, and as such, it promises to be an outstanding host of the summer’s greatest sporting event,” Commissioner Manfred said.
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Padres officials said they believed the event will be "impactful" for the city of San Diego.
“As we begin the countdown to the 2016 All-Star Game here in America’s Finest City, we look forward to working with Major League Baseball and the city to create an unforgettable All-Star experience for baseball fans and for the entire community. The next year promises to be not only exciting, highlighting San Diego on a national and international stage, but also impactful, as MLB’s community legacy projects will leave a lasting impression here," Padres Executive Chairman Ron Fowler said during the event.
