MLB Fans Learn CPR at All-Star Game to Boost Survival Rates

Major League Baseball partnered with the American Heart Association to train over 2,500 fans in Hands-Only CPR during the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia. The initiative aimed to address low survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, which often occur due to delays in starting CPR.

Certified instructors provided rapid training on recognizing cardiac arrest, calling 911, and performing chest compressions at the correct depth and pace. The program aligns with the AHA’s “Nation of Lifesavers” movement, which seeks to double cardiac arrest survival by 2030.

The AHA emphasizes that immediate action can significantly improve a victim’s chances, as roughly 9 out of 10 people experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest do not survive. MLB views this collaboration as part of a larger effort to integrate lifesaving education into major public events, building on similar programs at other sporting events.