Alaska's Midnight Sun Game scheduled for summer solstice night
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Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Midnight Sun Game in Fairbanks, Alaska, is set to begin at 10 p.m. during the upcoming summer solstice. This traditional baseball game has been played for over 100 years, showcasing the unique phenomenon of daylight at night in Alaska. Fans are expected to attend the event, which highlights the continuity of this long-standing summer celebration in the region. The game is anticipated to draw both local and visiting spectators to experience the game under the midnight sun.
- •Midnight Sun Game takes place in Fairbanks, Alaska.
- •Event starts at 10 p.m. during the summer solstice.
- •Game has been a tradition for over 100 years.
- •Expected to draw both local fans and tourists.
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"The Midnight Sun Game in Fairbanks, Alaska, begins at 10 p.m. during the summer solstice and has been played for over 100 years.
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