2026 Home Run Derby: Date, Time, Participants, How to watch, TV info

Home Run Derby 2026 participants, schedule, location, date, start time, how to watch, TV channel, Live stream.

The 2026 Home Run Derby will have a hometown favorite.

The MLB All-Star break is almost here, and baseball fans can gear up for another exciting Home Run Derby! Top sluggers from across the league will be facing off in a night of power hitting. Familiar faces and rising stars will be battling it out to see who can launch the most dingers. Don't miss the chance to see who will be crowned the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby champion!

Who is in the 2024 Home Run Derby?

Eight players will make up the 2024 Home Run Derby contest. So far, only one player has officially joined the fray.  

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson is the first to announce he will be taking part in the 2024 derby.

Here's the star-studded eight-player field for the 2024 Home Run Derby Bracket:

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2023 MLB Home Run Derby Bracket:

 Julio Rodríguez, OF, Seattle Mariners

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B, Toronto Blue Jays

Mookie Betts, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers

Pete Alonso, New York Mets

Randy Arozarena, OF, Tampa Bay Rays

Adley Rutschman, Orioles

Luis Robert, White Sox

Adolis Garcia, Rangers

When is the 2026 Home Run Derby?

The 2026 Home Run Derby is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026.

What time does the Home Run Derby start?

The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby will start at 8 p.m. ET (5:00 PT) on Monday, July 15.

Where is the 2026 Home Run Derby?

The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby will take place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the same venue hosting the 2026 All-Star Game the following night.

How to Watch 2026 Home Run Derby Live on TV.?

TV (USA): FOX

Streaming: FOX Sports App, fubo, YouTube TV, and other live TV streaming services

What are the MLB Home Run Derby rules?

• Single-elimination bracket format
• First two rounds: 3 minutes + 45-second timeout
• Final round: 2 minutes + 45-second timeout
• 30-second bonus time (plus potential extra 30 seconds for 440+ ft home runs)
• Tiebreaker: 60-second swing-off

2024 Home Run Derby Bracket: First Round matchups, Schedule, Stats.

We'll update the schedule, when official's release the schedule 

How much are 2026 Home Run Derby tickets?

The cheapest ticket to get into the 2026 Home Run Derby is $253, courtesy of SeatGeek.

There are still plenty of seats available on the platform, with outfield seats going for higher prices than a normal game – for obvious reasons. The most expensive ticket to the event on SeatGeek is $2,232, located in left field.

MLB Home Run Derby prize money and trophy

The total prize pool is expected to be around $2.5 million, with the champion taking home $1 million.

Who won the 2023 Home Run Derby?

2023 Champion: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. brought home the derby crown with 25 home runs in the finals. He defeated Randy Arozarena who had 23.

Last Year winner: Juan Soto edged out Julio Rodriguez in 2022 to become the second-youngest Derby winner.

Who has the most Home Run Derby wins?

Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. is the only player with three Home Run Derby titles, winning them in 1994, 1998 and 1999.

List of Home Run Derby winners of Last 10 Years Since 2010.

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2023: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays 

2022: Juan Soto, Nationals

2021: Pete Alonso, Mets

2019: Pete Alonso, Mets

2018: Bryce Harper, Nationals

2017: Aaron Judge, Yankees

2016: Giancarlo Stanton, Marlins

2015: Todd Frazier, Reds

2014: Yoenis Cespedes, A's

2013: Yoenis Cespedes, A's

2012: Prince Fielder, Tigers

2011: Robinson Cano, Yankees

2010: David Ortiz, Red Sox



More: Full List of MLB Home Run Derby Winners, Champions by Year Since 1985.




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