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Home Run Derby 2026 Date
Monday night · All-Star Week · ESPN
Event
MLB Home Run Derby 2026
Typical Slot
Monday before All-Star Game
Expected
Mid-July 2026 (TBA)
TV
ESPN (typical broadcaster)
The Home Run Derby 2026 caps MLB All-Star Monday with a bracket of sluggers in timed rounds. Track Derby date, start time, and ESPN coverage here — paired with our All-Star Game hub.
Event Details
Event
MLB Home Run Derby 2026
Typical Slot
Monday before All-Star Game
Expected
Mid-July 2026 (TBA)
TV
ESPN (typical broadcaster)
Format
Timed rounds · bracket elimination
All-Star Game
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FAQ
When is the Home Run Derby 2026?
Usually the Monday evening before the All-Star Game in mid-July.
What channel is Home Run Derby on?
ESPN has broadcast the Derby in recent years, with streaming on ESPN+.
What time does the Home Run Derby start?
Typically 8:00 PM ET on ESPN. MLB confirms the exact start time with the All-Star schedule.
How does the Home Run Derby format work?
Bracket-style timed rounds. Hitters face a clock per round; top totals advance until a champion is crowned.
Who is in the Home Run Derby 2026?
MLB announces the field of sluggers before All-Star Week. SportBusy updates when participants are confirmed.
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