MLB Home Run Derby Tonight in Philadelphia

Updated at: July 13, 2026 at 11:45 AM

Baseball fans are in for an exciting night!

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Tonight, Monday, July 13, 2026, the MLB Home Run Derby returns at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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nounPhiladelphia

As part of the 2026 MLB All-Star Week, this year marks a special celebration during the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.

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The action begins at 8:00 p.m.

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ET, and for the first time in over three decades, the event is moving from traditional television to an exclusive live stream on Netflix starting at 7:00 p.m.

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Eight elite sluggers are set to compete, including Philadelphia Phillies stars Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper.

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Whether you are a die-hard baseball fan or a casual observer, tonight’s historic event is sure to be one for the record books.

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Where is the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby taking place?

New York City, New York

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

St. Louis, Missouri

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

How can fans watch the event live tonight?

Exclusively on ESPN

Exclusively on Netflix

On local network television

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Exclusively on Netflix

What significant format change was introduced for this year's Derby?

Players now compete against a clock rather than a fixed number of swings

The event has returned to a single-elimination tournament based only on distance

The event moved from timed rounds to a fixed number of swings per round

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The event moved from timed rounds to a fixed number of swings per round

Which two players represent the host team, the Philadelphia Phillies?

Junior Caminero and Ben Rice

Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper

Willson Contreras and Jordan Walker

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Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper

What happens if a player hits a home run on their final allotted swing?

The round ends immediately regardless of the result

They earn the opportunity to continue swinging until they fail to hit a home run

They receive a bonus point added to their total score

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They earn the opportunity to continue swinging until they fail to hit a home run

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