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Eight players compete in 2026 MLB Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 9:52 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Eight players compete in 2026 MLB Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park

Summary

The 2026 Home Run Derby takes place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 13. Eight sluggers, including Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Munetaka Murakami, participate under new rules that limit swings per hitter. The Derby is now exclusively streamed on Netflix. The first round's batting order has been announced, with Willson Contreras leading off and Harper concluding the round. Live updates are being provided as the event unfolds.

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By the Numbers

•The Home Run Derby features eight players including Harper and Schwarber.
•New rules allow a finite number of swings instead of a timer.
•Contreras opens the first round, Harper bats last.
•The event is streamed exclusively on Netflix.
•Live updates are available as the Derby progresses.

Latest Updates

11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Home Run Derby Live Updates, Highlights, Leaderboard From 2026 All-Star Event
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What they're saying

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Citizens Bank Park will see plenty of blasts on Monday night. Follow along with The Sporting News' live updates from the 2026 Home Run Derby, with a field led by Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Munetaka Murakami.
— Yahoo Sports