How to watch 2026 Home Run Derby

By admin — In News — July 13, 2026

   ​The 96th MLB All-Star Game is set for this week in Philadelphia and the main attraction, aside from the game, will be the annual Home Run Derby. Here’s what New Yorkers need to know about the derby.This year’s competition won’t only be special because it will be in Philly during the country’s 250th anniversary, but since it will be held at one of the best stadiums for homers — Citizens Bank Park. It also will feature two of Philly’s top sluggers, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber.Phillies teammates Bryce Harper, left, and Kyle Schwarber celebrate after Schwarber’s home run in the first inning against the Giants at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on April 30, 2026.Here’s a look at the format, which changed for the first time in a decade, and the participants named by MLB so far:AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementT-Mobile Home Run Derby will be July 13 at Citizens Bank Park.For the first time, the derby will be streamed live on Netflix.Date: Monday, July 13Time: 8 p.m. ETVenue: Citizens Bank ParkLocation: PhiladelphiaStream: NetflixA total of eight players will participate in the competition. Here’s who’s competing this year:Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper announced on Instagram on July 10 that he will participate in the Home Run Derby. It’s the first time Harper has participated in the Home Run Derby since winning it in 2018 as a member of the Washington Nationals.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHarper is have big season, hitting 20 home runs with 57 RBIs.Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a double against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday, July 11, 2026.Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, who leads all of baseball with 32 home runs coming, was confirmed by MLB to be the seventh participant in the contest. He recently said he would take part only if he wasn’t having issues with his back, which has caused him to miss a handful of recent games.Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a home run against the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning at Citizens Bank Park on June 16, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Munetaka Murakami was confirmed by MLB to be the final entrant in the contest. So far this season, the rookie infielder has 20 home runs for the surprisingly-competitive Chicago White Sox.Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) homers (1) on a fly ball to right field during the ninth inning of the Opening Day game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday March 26, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, who is fourth in the MLB with 28 homers, said last week he would participate for a second time. The 22-year-old slugger finished as a runner-up last year.Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) hits a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth inning at Tropicana Field on June 28, 2026.New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice confirm  

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