​With another heat wave building over Philadelphia, conditions could be perfect for blasting long balls at Citizens Bank Park as the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby takes center stage during All-Star Week. This stretch of summer in the Northeast has long been associated with big swings; former Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel once dubbed it “Hittin’ Season.” So, who’s ready to make the most of it?
The 2026 Home Run Derby is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, July 13, in Philadelphia. At the top of the eight-man field are two local favorites: Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber and first baseman Bryce Harper, both of whom have combined for more than 50 homers through the first half of the season. Joining them is Junior Caminero, the only other participant with prior Derby experience, having finished as the runner-up in last year’s event. The remaining five entrants are first-timers, including Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox, who recently returned from a more than month-long absence due to a Grade 2 right hamstring strain sustained in late spring.
Here’s the complete field for the 2026 Home Run Derby: Junior Caminero (Rays), Bryce Harper (Phillies), Kyle Schwarber (Phillies), Munetaka Murakami (White Sox). Alongside Caminero, three more players will join this lineup, all making their Derby debuts, and one more veteran participant rounds out the eight-man field after a standout first half of the season. The seven who qualified through the regular-season’s standout power numbers, plus one additional participant, will create an intriguing mix of power and timing.
There is no traditional bracket for the first round in this year’s Derby. Instead, all eight contestants compete in a single pool, with the top four home run totals advancing to the bracket rounds. The second round will feature a classic head-to-head format, pairing No. 1 against No. 4 and No. 2 against No. 3 based on the first-round results, to decide the finalists.
Event details you need to know: Date — Monday, July 13; Time — 8 p.m. ET; Location — Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, the same venue for the Phillies and the 2026 All-Star Game. Streaming options include Netflix, which will carry exclusive coverage of the Derby.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY and provides the full field and bracket for those looking to follow along with the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby. As the Derby unfolds under the bright lights of All-Star Week, the buzz in Philadelphia suggests fans can expect plenty of power, drama, and big swings at the ballpark.