<p>Officials in Wyoming expressed that the idea of hosting a Major League Baseball (MLB) game in Grand Teton National Park was 'deeply unwelcome.' MLB leadership has decided not to pursue the idea of holding a game inside the national park, as communicated in a letter from Commissioner Robert Manfred to officials in Teton County, Wyoming, on October 1, 2026.</p><p>On September 26, 2026, the Washington Post reported that MLB had contacted the White House regarding the possibility of staging a one-day game at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Teton County is described as a 'year-round resort community' located within the Jackson Hole valley, which serves as a habitat for various wildlife, including grizzly bears, osprey, and bison.</p>
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MLB Decides Against Hosting Game in Grand Teton National Park Following Local Opposition
Major League Baseball has decided not to hold a game in Grand Teton National Park after local officials expressed strong opposition to the idea. Commissioner Robert Manfred communicated this decision in a letter to Teton County officials on October 1, 2026.
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