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The 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby Swings Live onto Netflix

Major League Baseball’s top sluggers step up to the plate at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Here’s everything to know. 

Live on Netflix July 13 at 11:00 PM UTC

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By Michael Ehrlich
June 26, 2026

The most-watched skills competition in all of sports is coming to Netflix.

The 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby brings together Major League Baseball’s top sluggers to compete for the crown and ultimate bragging rights — streaming live to fans around the world.

This year’s competition features a new format, legendary voices, and the kind of unique experiences only Netflix can bring to the diamond.

When is the 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby?

The T-Mobile Home Run Derby is July 13 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, home of the Phillies and the 96th MLB All-Star Game.

What time is the 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby?

The first swing of the T-Mobile Home Run Derby is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, with special coverage beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

How to watch the 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Netflix

To watch the 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby, you’ll just need an active Netflix subscription. Availability varies by country. Once you’re signed in on any supported device, simply open Netflix and select the 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby stream to start watching. 

Set a reminder for the 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby here.

Baseball player hitting a home run in a crowded stadium with fireworks; T-Mobile Home Run Derby 2026 logo; live event airing Monday, July 13 on Netflix at 8 PM ET, with special coverage at 7 PM ET.

How does the Derby format work? 

For the first time in a decade, Major League Baseball is removing the timer from the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, allowing players to hit as many homers as possible with their allotted swings per round. Eight players hit individually, with the top four advancing to the semifinals. The top two players then move on to the finals where a champion is crowned. For a more detailed rundown on the updated format and how it benefits sluggers, check out MLB.com.

Who is on the call for Netflix?

MLB legends Barry Bonds, CC Sabathia, Hunter Pence, and Anthony Rizzo team up with Elle Duncan, Matt Vasgersian, and Lauren Shehadi to cover the T-Mobile Home Run Derby like never before.

Bonds himself participated in the event six times, winning the 1996 crown over Mark McGwire.

What MLB players are competing in the 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby?

Stay tuned for MLB player announcements for the 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby.

Who won last year?

A year ago in Atlanta, Seattle Mariners All-Star Cal Raleigh became the first catcher to win the T-Mobile Home Run Derby. With his dad pitching and his brother catching, Raleigh beat Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, 18–15, in the finals.

Who are the MLB home run leaders this season?

To date, Major League Baseball’s top home run hitters are Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies (29 home runs), Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros (25), Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins (24), Ben Rice of the New York Yankees (22) and Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies (21).

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Other MLB All-Star events in Philadelphia

From the HBCU Swingman Classic and 2026 MLB Draft to the T-Mobile Home Run Derby and 2026 MLB All-Star Game, Philadelphia will be the center of the baseball universe in July. Check out MLB.com for a full rundown of all MLB All-Star events on the docket.

Hot Ones bringing heat to the 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby

Hot Ones: Extra Heat arrives this summer on Netflix, and the premiere episode takes place at the T-Mobile Home Run Derby. Will Ferrell, Fortune Feimster, and Jimmy Tatro — stars of the upcoming golf comedy The Hawk — will endure 10 rounds of chicken wings with host Sean Evans immediately following the festivities at Citizens Bank Park.

Major League Baseball on Netflix

The 2026 Major League Baseball season marks Netflix’s first of MLB coverage and began with Opening Night between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants on March 25.

In addition to the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on July 13 in Philadelphia, Netflix will stream the MLB at Field of Dreams game between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies at the famed cornfield baseball diamond in Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 13.

Fans can now find daily highlights and top plays from the MLB diamond on Netflix.
 

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