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Alan Porter to Umpire 2026 MLB All-Star Game

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Alan Porter has been named the umpire crew chief and will call balls and strikes for the upcoming MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia. The 48-year-old umpire, who made his major league debut in 2010, brings extensive postseason experience to the role.

Porter's resume includes working the World Series in 2019, 2022, and 2025. He also served as the right field umpire for the 2015 All-Star Game. He became a crew chief in 2023 and has been a full-time member of the major league umpiring staff since 2013.

He will be joined by a crew including Chris Conroy at first base, Chad Whitson at second, Ryan Additon at third, Adam Beck in left field, and Edwin Moscoso in right field. Vic Carapazza will handle video review duties from New York.