PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 19: A detail view of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game logo during a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Angels at Citizens Bank Park on July 19, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)
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Get ready for the 2026 Home Run Derby.
All Star Week is upon us.
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 runner-up receives $780,000.
Each participant receives $180,000.
The player hitting the longest home run receives a $25,000 bonus.
According to MLB.com, the field for the Derby includes:
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 10: Munetaka Murakami #5 of the Chicago White Sox looks on against the Athletics at Rate Field on July 10, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
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-Home Run Derby Slugger=Munetaka Murakami-20 home runs-Age 26
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 is Murakami’s first All Star Game.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 20: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the third inning during the game between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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– Home Run Derby Slugger= Kyle Schwarber-Philadelphia Phillies-Age 33
32 Home Runs
Schwarber has prodigious power.
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.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 01: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies leaves the field during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Denis Kennedy/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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– Home Run Derby Slugger= Bryce Harper-Philadelphia Phillies- Age 33
Harper has 20 home runs.
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.
This marks Harper’s ninth All Star Game.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JUNE 13: Jordan Walker #18 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning of the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on June 13, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Steven Garcia/Getty Images)
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-Home Run Derby Slugger= Jordan Walker-St. Louis Cardinals-Age 24
Walker has 22 Home Runs
After a sluggish start to his career, Walker has emerged as a fearsome power hitter for the Cardinals.
He has 74 RBIs already this season.
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.”
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 26: Willson Contreras #40 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning at Fenway Park on June 26, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
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– Home Run Derby Slugger= Willson Contreras-Boston Red Sox- Age 34
Contreras has 20 Home Runs
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.
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – JUNE 23: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on June 23, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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-Home Run Derby Slugger=Jac Caglianone-Kansas City Royals-Age 23
Caglianone has 15 Home Runs
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.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 16: Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates his fourth inning two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox in the the dugout with his teammates at Yankee Stadium on June 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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-Home Run Derby Slugger=Ben Rice-New York Yankees-Age 27
Rice has 29 Home Runs.
Where would the Yankees be without Ben Rice?
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.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – JUNE 25: Junior Caminero #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates his home run against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on June 25, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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-Home Run Derby Slugger=Junior Caminero-Tampa Bay Rays-Age 23 (he turned 23 July 5)
Caminero has 28 Home Runs
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.
New Home Run Derby Format:
For the first time ever, the Derby will have no timer.
There will be no “outs” recorded.
Each slugger will have 20 swings in the first round
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.
Most Likely To Least Likely Home Run Derby Outcomes:
Most odds makers see this order of finish for the Home Run Derby contestants:
This Old Scout’s predictions are in parenthesis:
Kyle Schwarber (1)
Junior Caminero (2)
Bryce Harper (5)
Jac Caglianone (6)
Muretaka Murakami (4)
Jordan Walker (8)
Ben Rice (3)
Willson Contreras (7)
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.