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How to Watch the 2026 Home Run Derby: Time, Streaming, Participants and Format
FOX Sports • • general
Key Points:
- The 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby takes place on July 13 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, with exclusive streaming on Netflix starting at 8 p.m. ET, marking the first time since 1994 that ESPN is not broadcasting the event.
- The Home Run Derby format has changed from a timed event to a swing-based competition, with each hitter receiving a set number of swings per round and no round ending on a home run.
- Eight players are competing, including five from the American League and two Philadelphia locals, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber.
- Prize money includes $1 million for the winner, $500,000 for the runner-up, $150,000 for other participants, and a $100,000 bonus for the longest home run.
- FOX will resume coverage the following night for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.
