8 Sluggers Compete For $1 Million In Home Home Run Derby

The 2026 T-Mobile All-Star Home Run Derby is scheduled for Monday, July 13, at 8 PM ET, broadcasting live from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Netflix. Eight sluggers will vie for a $1 Million first prize under a new format, eliminating timers and "outs," allowing 20 swings in the first round and 15 in later rounds. The field includes Munetaka Murakami, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Jordan Walker, Willson Contreras, Jac Caglianone, Ben Rice, and Junior Caminero. Phillies stars Schwarber and Harper will compete at home, with Harper being a past winner. Junior Caminero, last year's runner-up, could become the youngest champion. This exciting event kicks off All-Star Week, preceding the August 3rd trade deadline.

During the Major League All Star break, fans attention turns to their team’s plans for the rest of the season.

Trade buzz will heat up, as the Major League Baseball trade deadline will take place on August 3, 2026. Trade rumors will intensify.

The 2026 All Star Game will be played Tuesday, July 14.

But first, the 2026 edition of the T Mobile All Star Home Run Derby is upon us.

The Derby begins at 8 PM Eastern Time, Monday, July 13.

Netflix will telecast the Derby live from Citizens Bank Park, in Philadelphia.

Eight participants will vie for a first place prize of $1 Million.

The player hitting the longest home run receives a $25,000 bonus.

Murakami recently returned from a strained hamstring.

Murakami is one of the major reasons the White Sox are in contention in the American League Central Division.

MLB.com said, “Murakami will try to be the first rookie to win the Derby since Pete Alonso in 2019.”

This will be his third Home Run Derby. He has never won.

Schwarber will be competing in his home park.

This will be Schwarber’s third All Star Game.

Harper won the Derby in 2018, when playing for the Washington Nationals. The Derby was held in his home park in Washington.

This is Harper’s third Derby. His first was in 2013.

After a sluggish start to his career, Walker has emerged as a fearsome power hitter for the Cardinals.

Walker is making his first appearance in the Home Run Derby, and All Star Game.

Walker could become the first Cardinals player to win the Derby. As mlb.com noted, “Albert Pujols is the Cardinal to have the best Derby performance, finishing as the runner-up in ’03.”

Contreras was recently suspended for five games for fighting, but he will participate in the Derby, and the All Star Game.

Contreras will be making his first Derby appearance.

Contreras has appeared on four All Star teams.

There is no question Caglianone has tremendous power.

Caglianone was a first round draft pick of the Royals in the 2024 draft.

Caglianone is a long-shot to win the Derby, but as long as he has a bat in his hand, he’s a dangerous power hitter.

This is Caglianone’s first Derby, and his first All Star Game.

Rice will be playing in his first All Star Game, and will be a first time Home Run Derby participant.

Rice plays first base, and serves as a designated hitter for the Yankees.

This will be Caminero’s second All Star Game.

In 2021, Caminero was traded to the Rays by the Cleveland Indians in what may be one of the most regrettable baseball trades in years.

If he wins the Derby, Caminero will be the youngest player in history to claim the title.

This will mark Caminero’s second appearance in the Derby, as he finished second to Cal Raleigh last year.

Caminero has been on a home run tear. He hit 10 home runs in June, and has smoked five so far in July.

For the first time ever, the Derby will have no timer.

Each slugger will have 15 swings in both the second round, and the finals.

If a player is on his last swing in any round, he may keep on going until he fails to homer.

There is no bonus round and there is no “bracket” for the first round.

Tiebreakers include Home Run distance in Round 1, and three swing swing-offs in Rounds 2 and 3.

The 2026 Home Run Derby should be exciting and engaging for baseball fans. And without a doubt, anyone can win the $1 Million first prize.