The Florida Marlins were originally awarded the 2000 All-Star Game in July 1995, but due to concerns over the chronically low attendance figures at Pro Player Stadium and the long-term viability of the South Florida market, National League president Len Coleman revoked the game from Miami in December 1998.

Turner Field, which opened in 1997 played a factor in Coleman's decision to award the game to Atlanta, citing Major League Baseball's desire to have the All-Star Game played in newer venues as a way to showcase the ballparks.

This was the only All-Star Game to be played at Turner Field, as the Braves left for Truist Park at the end of the 2016 season.

The game is remembered for Chipper Jones' home run off James Baldwin.

Players in italics have since been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.