PHILADELPHIA, P.A. - Citizens Bank Park is set for a big-night power display on Monday, with the 2026 Home Run Derby headlining All-Star weekend at 8 p.m. ET.
This year’s event comes with a few notable twists. Netflix is carrying the Derby exclusively for the first time, and the format has also changed.
The bracket setup remains in place, but hitters will no longer work against a running clock. Instead, each player will have a set number of swings to pile up as many home runs as possible.
The field brings plenty of star power to Philadelphia. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber will be trying to win the trophy in front of the home crowd, while White Sox rookie sensation Munetaka Murakami, Rays third baseman Junior Caminero and Yankees breakout slugger Ben Rice are among the biggest threats. Jordan Walker, Willson Contreras and Jac Caglianone complete the eight-man lineup.
The event is being staged at Citizens Bank Park, and the action will be available only on Netflix, with no television broadcast. Matt Vasgersian, Barry Bonds, CC Sabathia, Anthony Rizzo, Hunter Pence, Elle Duncan and Lauren Shehadi are among those set to appear on the coverage.
The Sporting News is tracking the Derby live from Philadelphia, with results and highlights throughout the night.
The full All-Star schedule continues Tuesday, July 14, with the All-Star Red Carpet Show at 2 p.m. ET on MLB Network, followed by the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
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