The 2012 MLB All-Star Game is rapidly approaching as the Kansas City Royals prepare to host the Mid-Summer Classic. There is much more than the game itself of course, so here is a handy schedule of all the weekend's events for easy reference including the Futures Game, the Home Run Derby, and of course the All-Star Game itself.

Sunday July 8

SiriusXM Futures Game- 5 p.m. ET. on ESPN2

Monday July 9

State Farm Home Run Derby- 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrities Softball Game- 11 p.m. ESPN (Tape Delay)

Tuesday July 10

All-Star Red Carpet Show presented by Chevrolet- 2 p.m. ET on MLB Network
83rd MLB All Star Game- 7:30 p.m. ET on FOX

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