How to Watch the 2026 Home Run Derby: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for All-Star Event, originally published by SportsNet Pittsburgh. Be sure to mark SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Some of the game’s most towering power hitters will step into the spotlight for the 2026 Home Run Derby on Monday night, vying for the ultimate bragging rights in what promises to be a sensational display of long-ball prowess.
Among the competitors this year are Phillies teammates Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, along with White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami. Representing the NL Central is Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker, who aims to put on a show after belting 22 home runs in the first half of the season. This edition of the Derby features a format without a timer; players will have 20 swings in Round 1 and 15 swings in Round 2, followed by the final round. The four highest totals from the first round will advance to the semifinals, where the winners will face off to determine the finalists and ultimately the champion.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 Home Run Derby, including TV and streaming options for the event. TV channel: NL (No local channel specified). Live stream: Netflix. The 2026 Home Run Derby will be streamed exclusively on Netflix. If you’re planning to subscribe ahead of the Derby, Netflix currently offers these plans: Standard with ads at $8.99 per month, Standard without ads at $19.99 per month, and Premium without ads with Ultra HD at $26.99 per month.
Date: Monday, July 13
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
Participants to watch include Bryce Harper (Phillies), Munetaka Murakami (White Sox), Kyle Schwarber (Phillies), and Jordan Walker (Cardinals). The Derby’s field and format will keep the action ongoing as players aim to outslug one another in a dramatic, high-powered showdown.
Historical context and notable winners from the Derby’s long history are listed below, highlighting the progression of the event and its most prolific power hitters across the years:
– 2025: Cal Raleigh (Mariners)
– 2024: Teoscar Hernández (Dodgers)
– 2023: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Blue Jays)
– 2022: Juan Soto (Nationals)
– 2021: Pete Alonso (Mets)
– 2020: Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
– 2019: Pete Alonso (Mets)
– 2018: Bryce Harper (Nationals)
– 2017: Aaron Judge (Yankees)
– 2016: Giancarlo Stanton (Marlins)
– 2015: Todd Frazier (Reds)
– 2014: Yoenis Cespedes (Athletics)
– 2013: Yoenis Cespedes (Athletics)
– 2012: Prince Fielder (Tigers)
– 2011: Robinson Cano (Yankees)
– 2010: David Ortiz (Red Sox)
– 2009: Prince Fielder (Brewers)
– 2008: Justin Morneau (Twins)
– 2007: Vladimir Guerrero (Angels)
– 2006: Ryan Howard (Phillies)
– 2005: Bobby Abreu (Phillies)
– 2004: Miguel Tejada (Orioles)
– 2003: Garret Anderson (Angels)
– 2002: Jason Giambi (Yankees)
– 2001: Luis Gonzalez (Diamondbacks)
– 2000: Sammy Sosa (Cubs)
– 1999: Ken Griffey Jr. (Mariners)
– 1998: Ken Griffey Jr. (Mariners)
– 1997: Tino Martinez (Yankees)
– 1996: Barry Bonds (Giants)
– 1995: Frank Thomas (White Sox)
– 1994: Ken Griffey Jr. (Mariners)
– 1993: Juan Gonzalez (Rangers)
– 1992: Mark McGwire (Athletics)
– 1991: Cal Ripken Jr. (Orioles)
– 1990: Ryne Sandberg (Cubs)
– 1989: Ruben Sierra (Rangers)
– 1989: Eric Davis (Reds)
– 1988: Canceled due to rain
– 1987: Andre Dawson (Cubs)
– 1986: Wally Joyner (Angels)
– 1986: Darryl Strawberry (Mets)
– 1985: Dave Parker (Reds)
– 1984–1982: Various players across years
– 1981–1980: Notable participants listed
(Note: The Derby was canceled in 1988 due to rain and in 2020 because of the pandemic.)
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