What Channel Is the 2026 Home Run Derby On? Start Time and Streaming Guide Tonight

Wondering what channel the 2026 Home Run Derby is on? For the first time since 1994, the Derby won’t air on cable at all—it will stream exclusively on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, July 13, live from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. That means you won’t find the event on ESPN, Fox or MLB Network this year, so a Netflix subscription is the only ticket to every towering blast. How to watch without missing a swing • Open the Netflix app or visit Netflix.com on July 13 by 8 p.m. ET. • Search “T-Mobile Home Run Derby” or look for the event banner on the home page. • Streaming is supported on smart TVs, phones, tablets, gaming consoles, set-top boxes and web browsers. • Need a free-trial workaround? Netflix no longer offers one, but monthly plans start at $6.99 with ads. Why the big switch? Major League Baseball signed a multi-year streaming deal with Netflix that begins with the 2026 Derby, part of MLB’s push to reach cord-cutters and younger viewers. ESPN still carries most All-Star Week studio coverage, but Netflix holds exclusive live rights to the Derby itself. Expect Netflix to layer in behind-the-scenes shots, player mics and alternate camera angles to showcase the slugfest in a more interactive way. Can you watch if you don’t have Netflix? • In-person: Limited tickets remain via MLB’s All-Star Week portal. • Sports bars: Many will stream Netflix’s feed; call ahead. • Radio: ESPN Radio will simulcast live play-by-play nationwide. Without a Netflix login, though, there’s no legal live video stream. Key viewing details at a glance • Date: Monday, July 13, 2026 • Start time: 8 p.m. ET (coverage begins 7:30 p.m.) • Channel: None—exclusive live stream on Netflix • Participants: Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Jac Caglianone, Junior Caminero, Willson Contreras, Munetaka Murakami, Ben Rice, Jordan Walker • Format: Three rounds, 3-minute timers, 30-second bonus for 425-ft homer; ties settled by 60-second swing-off Bookmark this page, queue up Netflix, and get ready for a historic Home Run Derby broadcast that trades cable cords for streaming clicks.