Here’s a sneak peek inside MLB All-Star Village before it opens Saturday in Arlington

The Star-Telegram got a behind-the-scenes look inside the MLB All-Star Village fan festival, where fans can get autographs from baseball stars, play games, hit their own home runs and explore Rangers history as part of the MLB All-Star Week.

The festival in Arlington’s entertainment district runs Saturday through Tuesday. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday and Tuesday, the village will close at 6 p.m.

Schedules for autograph signings, events and more will be released Friday.

All-Star Village ticket prices are $35, or $30 for children 12 and under (kids under 2 are free). A family four-pack (two adults, two kids) costs $110. Seniors and military members pay $20.

There are three main locations in the MLB All-Star Village: Esports Stadium, the North Lawn and Choctaw Stadium.

Esports Stadium Arlington

At Esports Stadium Arlington, an All-Star Clubhouse has lockers on exhibit for MLB All-Stars including Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien, who along with relief pitcher Kirby Yates are the only two Rangers on the American League team playing in Tuesday’s game.

These interactive replicas of lockers include items that are unique to every player. For example, Semien’s locker has a Golden State Warriors basketball, representing his hometown of San Francisco. There are screens beside every locker for fans to view stats and highlight reels.

In the All-Star Clubhouse, fans can also attend panels with MLB legends.

Near the clubhouse are the autograph stages, where fans can gets bats and balls signed with the purchase of an experience pass, which involves a reservation system. Signed items will be authenticated by the MLB.

The Esports Stadium Arlington houses the MLB Life exhibit, an interactive space centered on gaming, music, fashion and culture. It will host musical performances, such as rapper Tee Grizzley on Sunday.

One game puts fans into the batter’s box at Globe Life Field with a virtual reality headset. Fans can use a specialized bat controller to hit as many home runs as possible in 90 seconds.

The virtual experience is designed for all fans to have fun rather than a realistic simulator, given it grants the power to launch a home run in an MLB ballpark. There will, however, be leaderboards for competitive players.

The space also features gaming consoles equipped with “MLB The Show 24,” the newest edition of the popular video game, which was released in March.

Other features include a customizable sneaker station and a claw machine with prizes that includes Xbox game passes, “MLB The Show 24” virtual currency, MLB All-Star packs, Xbox controllers and headsets and more. One of the grand prizes is an Xbox Series S.

North Lawn

Outside of the Esports Stadium Arlington, a red carpet-style bridge crosses over Mark Holtz Lake, where the world’s largest inflatable baseball is floating.

On the other side of the bridge is the North Lawn, where fans can find the Capital One Ferris Wheel. Live music and entertainment will be around the lawn.

Near the Ferris wheel is a row of food trucks and a concert stage for artists from around the Metroplex.

Choctaw Stadium

Choctaw Stadium hosts the Capital One Play Ball Park, fans can partake in baseball activities on the field of the old Rangers Stadium.

There are pitching machines set up in left field where fans can hit home runs over the fence and into the bleachers. Where the old home plate used to be, a new home plate is in a small-scale field set up for fans to hit wiffle balls, round the bases and snag balls hit into play.

In center field, a large tent covers the world’s largest baseball, where fans can take photos and get some shade. The “Rookie Leagues” tent is set up in right field with baseball activities for younger kids.

Ramps are in place to make every location accessible.

An exhibit pays tribute to the history of the Rangers organization from 1994 to 2019 inside the clubhouse of the stadium, which is the same clubhouse the Rangers used before the move to Globe Life Field. Game-worn jerseys hang around the room.

The jersey worn by Kenny Rogers when he threw his perfect game in 1994 is on display alongside Adrián Beltré’s from his 2015 cycle. You can also see Rougned Odor’s jersey from the infamous punch on José Bautista.

Two glass display cases pay tribute to the 1995 All-Star Game, which was the last one hosted in Arlington.

In the middle of the room are signed baseballs, the American League Championship trophies from 2010 and 2011, and other player awards.