​What time is the Home Run Derby tonight? TV channel, schedule, and more for watching the 2026 MLB All-Star event from The Sporting News
The Sporting News is featuring coverage of a Home Run Derby that is undergoing its biggest transformation in ten years. This year’s event, held at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park, shifts its emphasis from time to swing effort. The clock is being eliminated, and hitters will be guided by a strict swing count instead. In Round 1, players will have 20 swings; in Round 2, 15 swings; and in the final round, 15 swings. If a player hits a homer on their last swing in any round, they continue swinging until they don’t homer, with no brackets in the opening round and no bonus round in the format.
The 2026 field features familiar faces from past derbies, including the 2018 champion Bryce Harper of the host Phillies and 2025 runner-up Junior Caminero of the Rays. Additional participants include Ben Rice of the Yankees, Jac Caglianone of the Royals, Willson Contreras of the Red Sox, and Jordan Walker of the Cardinals.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the Home Run Derby, including the full schedule and start times for all of All-Star Week.
Date: Monday, July 13
Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Derby will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, July 13, from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. A special pre-show will start at 7 p.m. ET.
TV channel: None
Live stream: Netflix
In a historic broadcasting shift, the Home Run Derby will not air on traditional cable television. Viewers can stream the event live exclusively on Netflix. Fans in Canada can watch the event on Sportsnet.
Event schedule (ET)
Monday, July 13 — T-Mobile Home Run Derby — 8 p.m. on Netflix
Tuesday, July 14 — All-Star Red Carpet Show — 2 p.m. on MLB Network, MLB.com, fubo
Tuesday, July 14 — All-Star Game — 8 p.m. on FOX, DIRECTV, fubo
Format highlights
The Derby uses a three-round structure with eight participants in the field. In Round 1, all eight hitters compete in a single pool, each receiving 20 swings to maximize home runs. The top four totals advance to the semifinals; in ties, the longest homer breaks the tie. From the second round onward, the four remaining players are seeded (No. 1 vs. No. 4 and No. 2 vs. No. 3) for head-to-head matchups, with 15 swings each. Ties in the semifinals and finals are resolved by a three-swing tiebreaker.
Participants
The official field features Bryce Harper (Phillies), Junior Caminero (Rays), Ben Rice (Yankees), Jac Caglianone (Royals), Willson Contreras (Red Sox), and Jordan Walker (Cardinals), with further additions announced as the event approaches.
Additional notes
This year’s schedule emphasizes viewing windows across streaming platforms and highlights the ongoing evolution of how fans experience All-Star festivities. Keep an eye on The Sporting News for updates and real-time coverage as more participants are confirmed and the event draws closer. For the most current details, including any last-minute changes, consult The Sporting News’ coverage and official MLB announcements. If you’re planning to watch, prepare for a night that centers on swings and power rather than timing.