Bryce Harper among eight players in 2026 MLB Home Run Derby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby takes place tonight at 7 p.m. CT, featuring eight participants. Former champion Cal Raleigh will not defend his title due to an injury-riddled season. The competition format has changed this year, eliminating the timed rounds, with players allowed a set number of swings per round. Players include Bryce Harper, Willson Contreras, and Kyle Schwarber, among others. Special coverage begins at 7 p.m. CT on Netflix, leading up to the live event.
- •Event scheduled for July 14 at 7 p.m. CT
- •Cal Raleigh, last year's winner, is absent
- •Elimination of timed rounds changes competition format
- •Bryce Harper is the only former Derby champion this year
- •Broadcast available on Netflix with live coverage
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 MLB Home Run Derby Thread
"Eight players face off in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby
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