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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.
Here's a look at the format, which changed for the first time in a decade, and the participants named by MLB so far:
T-Mobile Home Run Derby will be July 13 at Citizens Bank Park.
For the first time, the derby will be streamed live on Netflix.
A 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.
Harper is have big season, hitting 20 home runs with 57 RBIs.
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.
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.
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.
New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice confirmed that he would also participate. Rice comes into play on July 7 with 29 home runs, which is tied for third most in MLB.
Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone was announced by MLB as the third participant in the competition on July 8. The young slugged known for his scorching batted ball numbers has 15 home runs on the season.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was confirmed by MLB on July 8 to be the fourth contestant to partake in the derby. In his first season in Boston, the 34-year-old vet has already hit 20 homers which matches his total from last season with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker, , who is having a breakout season, was confirmed by MLB as the fifth participant. Walker has hit 22 homers this season, already surpassing his career high of 16 in 2023. He also has 74 RBIs and a .294 batting average.
Here are the percentage chances for each player according to prediction market website Kalshi as of 8 a.m. July 13:
MLB is switching things up this year and eliminating the time element that has been in place since 2015.
Instead of trying to hit as many homers as possible during timed rounds, participants will start each round with a finite number of swings:
All swings will count against a player’s swing allotment, whether it results in a homer or not. However, a player who homers on his final swing of a round can keep swinging until he doesn't hit one out, according to MLB.
The players with the top four home run totals from the first round will advance to the semifinals, where they’ll be seeded based on their first-round homer totals. They will face off head-to-head to determine the two finalists. Here is the seeding:
Ties in the first round will be broken by home run distance, with the player who hit the longest homer among the tied participants advancing. In the semifinals and finals, ties will be broken by three-swing swing-offs until a winner is determined.
Starters
Pitchers
Reserves
Starters
Pitchers
Reserves
*Will not participate in All-Star Game.
Greg Giesen contributed to this story.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: How to watch 2026 Home Run Derby
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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.
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Here's a look at the format, which changed for the first time in a decade, and the participants named by MLB so far:
When is in the Home Run Derby 2026?
T-Mobile Home Run Derby will be July 13 at Citizens Bank Park.
What channel is the Home Run Derby on tonight?
For the first time, the derby will be streamed live on Netflix.
How to watch Home Run Derby 2026
- Date: Monday, July 13
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
- Location: Philadelphia
- Stream: Netflix
Who is in the Home Run Derby 2026?
A total of eight players will participate in the competition. Here's who's competing this year:
Bryce Harper
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.
Harper is have big season, hitting 20 home runs with 57 RBIs.
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Kyle Scwharber
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.
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Munetaka Murakami
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.
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Junior Caminero
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.
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Ben Rice
New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice confirmed that he would also participate. Rice comes into play on July 7 with 29 home runs, which is tied for third most in MLB.
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Jac Caglianone
Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone was announced by MLB as the third participant in the competition on July 8. The young slugged known for his scorching batted ball numbers has 15 home runs on the season.
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Willson Contreras
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was confirmed by MLB on July 8 to be the fourth contestant to partake in the derby. In his first season in Boston, the 34-year-old vet has already hit 20 homers which matches his total from last season with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Jordan Walker
Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker, , who is having a breakout season, was confirmed by MLB as the fifth participant. Walker has hit 22 homers this season, already surpassing his career high of 16 in 2023. He also has 74 RBIs and a .294 batting average.
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2026 Home Run Derby odds
Here are the percentage chances for each player according to prediction market website Kalshi as of 8 a.m. July 13:
- Kyle Schwarber: 23%
- Junior Caminero: 17%
- Munetaka Murakami: 14%
- Jac Caglianone: 11%
- Bryce Harper: 10%
- Jordan Walker: 10%
- Ben Rice: 9%
- Willson Contreras: 7%
2026 Home Run Derby format
MLB is switching things up this year and eliminating the time element that has been in place since 2015.
Instead of trying to hit as many homers as possible during timed rounds, participants will start each round with a finite number of swings:
- Round 1: 20 swings
- Round 2: 15 swings
- Final round: 15 swings
All swings will count against a player’s swing allotment, whether it results in a homer or not. However, a player who homers on his final swing of a round can keep swinging until he doesn't hit one out, according to MLB.
The players with the top four home run totals from the first round will advance to the semifinals, where they’ll be seeded based on their first-round homer totals. They will face off head-to-head to determine the two finalists. Here is the seeding:
- No. 1 vs. No. 4
- No. 2 vs. No. 3
Ties in the first round will be broken by home run distance, with the player who hit the longest homer among the tied participants advancing. In the semifinals and finals, ties will be broken by three-swing swing-offs until a winner is determined.
MLB Home Run leaders 2026
- 1. Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies: 32
- 2. Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros: 31
- 3. Ben Rice, New York Yankees: 29
- 4. Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays: 28
- 4. James Wood, Washington Nationals: 28
- 6. Hunter Goodman, Colorado Rockies: 27
- 7. Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins: 25
- 7. Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves: 25
- 9. Colson Montgomery, Chicago White Sox: 23
- 10. Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers: 22
- 10. Jordan Walker, St. Louis Cardinals: 22
- 10. Kazuma Okamoto, Toronto Blue Jays: 22
- 13. Juan Soto, New York Mets: 21
- 13. Pete Alonso, Baltimore Orioles: 21
- 13. Brandon Lowe, Pittsburgh Pirates: 21
- 13. Miguel Vargas, Chicago White Sox: 21
- 13. Shea Langeliers, Athletics: 21
- 13. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs: 21
- 19. Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies: 20
- 15. Six other players tied with 20
MLB All-Star roster
All-Star Game rosters
American League
Starters
- C: Shea Langeliers, Athletics
- 1B: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays*
- 2B: Ernie Clement, Blue Jays
- 3B: Junior Caminero, Rays
- SS: Bobby Witt Jr., Royals
- OF: Mike Trout, Angels
- OF: Byron Buxton, Twins
- OF: Aaron Judge, Yankees
- DH: Yordan Alvarez, Astros
Pitchers
- Bryan Baker, Rays
- Dylan Cease, Blue Jays
- Aroldis Chapman, Red Sox
- Jacob Latz, Rangers
- Parker Messick, Guardians
- Drew Rasmussen, Rays
- Joe Ryan, Twins
- Cam Schlittler, Yankees
- Cade Smith, Guardians
- Ranger Suarez, Red Sox
- Louis Varland, Blue Jays
- Michael Wacha, Royals
- Nick Martinez, Rays
Reserves
- Catcher: Dillon Dingler, Tigers
- Catcher: Adley Rutschman, Orioles
- Infielder: Travis Bazzana, Guardians
- Infielder: Nick Kurtz, Athletics*
- Infielder: Willson Contreras, Red Sox
- Infielder: Kevin McGonigle, Tigers
- Infielder: Ben Rice, Yankees
- Infielder: Miguel Vargas, White Sox
- Outfielder: Randy Arozarena, Mariners
- Outfielder: Cody Bellinger, Yankees
- Outfielder: Riley Greene, Tigers
- Outfielder: Ceddanne Rafaela, Red Sox
- Outfielder: Tristan Peters, White Sox
- Designated hitter: Yandy Díaz, Rays
National League
Starters
- C: Drake Baldwin, Braves
- 1B: Freddie Freeman, Dodgers
- 2B: Ozzie Albies, Braves
- 3B: Max Muncy, Dodgers
- SS: CJ Abrams, Nationals
- OF: Brandon Marsh, Phillies
- OF: Juan Soto, Mets
- OF: Andy Pages, Dodgers
- DH: Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers*
Pitchers
- Chase Burns, Reds
- Jhoan Duran, Phillies
- Raisel Iglesias, Braves
- Max Meyer, Marlins
- Mason Miller, Padres
- Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers
- Eduardo Rodriguez, Diamondbacks
- Chris Sale, Braves
- Cristopher Sánchez, Phillies
- Paul Skenes, Pirates
- Logan Webb, Giants
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers
- Braxton Ashcraft, Pirates
- Jesús Luzardo, Phillies
- Justin Wrobleski, Dodgers
- Foster Griffin, Nationals
Reserves
- Catcher: William Contreras, Brewers
- Catcher: Hunter Goodman, Rockies
- Infielder: Luis Arraez, Giants
- Infielder: Bryce Harper, Phillies
- Infielder: Otto Lopez, Marlins
- Infielder: Matt Olson, Braves
- Infielder: Sal Stewart, Reds
- Outfielder: Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks
- Outfielder: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs
- Outfielder: Jordan Walker, Cardinals
- Outfielder: James Wood, Nationals
- Designated hitter: Kyle Schwarber, Phillies
- Designated hitter: Iván Herrera, Cardinals
*Will not participate in All-Star Game.
When is the MLB All-Star Game?
- Stream: FoxSports.com, Fox Sports app and Fubo
- TV: FOX
- Date: Tuesday, July 14
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
- Location: Philadelphia
Greg Giesen contributed to this story.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: How to watch 2026 Home Run Derby
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