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Which power hitter will secure the title at the 2026 Home Run Derby?
Sluggers like Junior Caminero, Bryce Harper, Ben Rice and Kyle Schwarber will battle for bragging rights at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night.
This year, participants don’t have to worry about a timer. Players will have 20 swings in Round 1 and 15 swings in Round 2 and the final round. The four players with the highest home run totals in the first round will advance to the semifinals and go head-to-head in order to determine the finalists and champion.
Follow along right here for the full results and best highlights from the 2026 Home Run Derby.
Home Run Derby 2026 results
Round 1 results
| Player | Home Runs |
| Willson Contreras, Red Sox | 13 |
| Jordan Walker, Cardinals | 13 |
| Jac Caglianone, Royals | 8 |
| Munetaka Murakami, White Sox | 9 |
| Ben Rice, Yankees | 7 |
| Junior Caminero, Rays | 12 |
| Kyle Schwarber, Phillies | 10 |
| Bryce Harper, Phillies | 8 |
Round 2 results
Willson Contreras vs. Kyle Schwarber
| Seed | Player | Home Runs |
| 1 | Willson Contreras | |
| 4 | Kyle Schwarber | 9 |
Jordan Walker vs. Junior Caminero
| Seed | Player | Home Runs |
| 2 | Jordan Walker | 6 |
| 3 | Junior Caminero | 5 |
Final results
TBD vs. TBD
| Seed | Player | Home Runs |
Home Run Derby 2026 live updates, highlights
10:17 p.m. ET: Bobby Abreu and Ryan Howard presented the trophy and chain that will be awarded to the winner. Michael Buffer came out again to announce the finals.
10:11 p.m. ET: Contreras had one swing left and eight home runs. He almost got hit by his own pitcher. His night ended, Schwarber advanced. It’s Schwarber vs. Walker in the Finals.
Willson Contreras off the TOP of the foul pole! pic.twitter.com/H4yZrAv8J6
— MLB (@MLB) July 14, 2026
10:08 p.m. ET: The fans in Philadelphia were booing Contreras except for when he didn’t get a home run. Contreras started to get hot. He hit one 461 feet. Oh he’s feeling it. He had six home runs with three swings left.
10:04 p.m. ET: Contreras, Schwarber’s former teammate with the Cubs, was up next.
10:03 p.m. ET: Schwarber’s shots were getting some distance. He started reaching for home runs. With a loud crowd pulling for him, Schwarber ended the round with nine home runs.
KYLE SCHWARBER JUST PUT ON A SHOW IN ROUND 2! 🔥
The T‑Mobile Home Run Derby is LIVE NOW on Netflix! #HRDerbypic.twitter.com/9T2k3ZwNlV
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) July 14, 2026
10 p.m. ET: Schwarber tried going all over the field to hit a home run, but to no avail. He hit one with twelve swings left. Schwarber hit one 440 feet. He then started getting hot.
9:56 p.m. ET: Willson Contreras vs. Kyle Schwarber is next. Contreras could be the ultimate villain if he takes out Schwarber.Schwarber is up first.
9:51 p.m. ET: Walker already had three with ten swings left. He hit number five with eight swings. It didn’t take long to hit six to take Caminero out and advance to the finals.
Jordan Walker punches his ticket to the Home Run Derby final, eliminating Junior Caminero in the process 👏
The T‑Mobile Home Run Derby is LIVE NOW on Netflix! #HRDerbypic.twitter.com/fC8FQtXfO2
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) July 14, 2026
9:49 p.m. ET: Walker came up next.
9:46 p.m. ET: Caminero started things off with fifteen swings. He hit shots over 400 feet to start. Caminero ended with five home runs. 491 was the longest.
JUNIOR CAMINERO
491 FEET
🤯 pic.twitter.com/05wjryfeov— MLB (@MLB) July 14, 2026
9:41 p.m. ET: Contreras will take on Schwarber, while Caminero faces Walker.
It will be Contreras, Caminero, Walker and Schwarber in contention for the trophy.
9:34 p.m. ET: After making things interesting. Harper ended his night with eight home runs. He is out.
9:31 p.m. ET: Harper hit one over the batter’s eye. He then hit his fourth 482 feet. With ten swings left, he had four home runs. It’s looking unlikely he can beat Schwarber.
482 FEET FROM BRYCE HARPER 🔥
The T‑Mobile Home Run Derby is LIVE NOW on Netflix! #HRDerbypic.twitter.com/HzNofUhnJu
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) July 14, 2026
9:28 p.m. ET: Harper is up next. Looks like only one member of the Phillies will make it to the next round.
9:26 p.m. ET: Schwarber continued to hit massive shots. He had nine home runs with two swings left. He ended the first round with ten. Will he survive, or will Bryce Harper take his teammate out?
There goes that one. #HRDerby
10 homers for Kyle Schwarber pic.twitter.com/agi5kMTAS0
— Netflix (@netflix) July 14, 2026
9:23 pm. ET: After missing a few, Schwarber started mashing home runs. They were short and sweet. He then hit a monster shot 414 feet, and another 451.
9:20 p.m. ET: Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is next to a loud ovation.
9:18 p.m. ET: Caminero ended his night with twelve home runs.
9:17 p.m. ET: Caminero started crushing the ball over 470 feet. Some were line drives. He had eight home runs with eight swings left. One went 487 feet. He hit his tenth home run 479 feet. And his eleventh 478.
WHAT A GRAB FROM THIS FAN ON A 487 FOOT JUNIOR CAMINERO HOME RUN 👏
The T‑Mobile Home Run Derby is LIVE NOW on Netflix! #HRDerbypic.twitter.com/VIfPsJ4zqY
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) July 14, 2026
9:12 p.m. ET: Junior Caminero, the runner-up from last year, is up next.
9:09 p.m. ET: Rice struggled to start, with four home runs with seven swings left. His dad was not helping his cause. He ended his night with seven home runs.
9:04 p.m. ET: Compared to normal Home Run Derby’s, where the crowd cheers everything, the crowd in Philadelphia, majority Phillies fans, only cheer for Harper and Schwarber. Fascinating.
9:02 p.m. ET: Ben Rice of the Yankees is next.
8:56 p.m. ET: Murakami started slow, just like Caglianone. He did start landing big shots to right. Murakami passed Caglianone with nine home runs. His run ended there.
HERE COMES MURAKAMI #HRDerby
The T‑Mobile Home Run Derby is LIVE now o n Netflix! pic.twitter.com/tjJ6x9yTYo
— Netflix (@netflix) July 14, 2026
8:51 p.m. ET: White Sox phenom Munetaka Murakami is up next. He just got off the injured list.
8:48 p.m. ET: His hot streak ended with eight home runs.
JAC CAGLIANONE TRIPLE DECKER 🤯
The T‑Mobile Home Run Derby is LIVE now on Netflix! #HRDerbypic.twitter.com/bKyoxqvOhM
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) July 14, 2026
8:47 p.m. ET: With his dad pitching to him, Caglianone struggled at first. With eleven pitches and only one home run, Caglianone started getting hot. He hit one to right field over 477 feet! He hit one over the batter’s eye. Oh my!
8:44 p.m. ET: Young royals player Jac Caglianone is up next.
8:41 p.m. ET: After a slow start, Walker started crushing the balls. He was tinkering with his swing, which affected his performance. With two swings left, he hit two home runs. With the new rules, the round did not end. But he failed to keep the at-bat going. Walker tied Contreras with 13 home runs.
Not Philly fans booing after this kid didn’t make the catch 😭
The T‑Mobile Home Run Derby is LIVE NOW on Netflix! #HRDerbypic.twitter.com/9wKJOdCGIe
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) July 14, 2026
8:37 p.m. ET: Jordan Walker was up next. The Cardinals hitter hit a few lasers to left field to start. Walker was patient with his swings to start.
8:32 p.m. ET: With one swing left, Contreras had 13 home runs. His last shot didn’t make it over the wall.
8:29 p.m. ET: Contreras barely missed a shot on his second pitch. Contreras made up for it with a second-deck shot. He hit his second shot over 440 feet. One shot went over 482 feet! Another one went 487 and then one went 470 feet. One went 490!
490!!!! #HRDerbypic.twitter.com/1wMj2hnngZ
— MLB (@MLB) July 14, 2026
Willson Contreras on 3 consecutive swings:
482 feet
487 feet
470 feet pic.twitter.com/NV6YvrMzgD— MLB (@MLB) July 14, 2026
8:24 p.m. ET: Here comes Contreras. He has 20 home runs on the year for the Red Sox.
8:15 p.m. ET: As a reminder, there is a new format this year. They will revert back to a swing-based format, rather than a timer.
8:11 p.m. ET: Rachael Colman of the U.S. Navy sings the National Anthem.
8:08 p.m. ET: As expected, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper got the loudest ovations.
Bryce Harper wants you to know that the @TMobile#HRDerby is ABOUT TO START 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/x4K6W5Ezor
— MLB (@MLB) July 14, 2026
8:06 p.m. ET: Willson Contreras came out to massive boos and he embraced it.
8:03 p.m. ET: Boxing’s Michael Buffer kicks things off, getting the crowd hyped for the expected action.
8 p.m. ET: Here we go! The Home Run Derby has begun!
6 p.m. ET: Here is the official order for the first round of the Derby. Willson Contreras kicks things off on Netflix, while Bryce Harper will go last.
Updated batting order for tonight’s @TMobile Home Run Derby:
1. Willson Contreras
2. Jordan Walker
3. Jac Caglianone
4. Munetaka Murakami
5. Ben Rice
6. Junior Caminero
7. Kyle Schwarber
8. Bryce Harper https://t.co/gy5dh9aYnk— MLB (@MLB) July 13, 2026
How to watch Home Run Derby 2026: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream:Netflix
The 2026 Home Run Derby will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
If you want to purchase a subscription ahead of the Home Run Derby, Netflix is currently offering the following plans:
- Standard (with ads): $8.99/month
- Standard (no ads): $19.99/month
- Premium (no ads with Ultra HD): $26.99/month
Home Run Derby 2026 date, start time
- Date: Monday, July 13
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Home Run Derby is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, July 13. The event will be held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
Home Run Derby participants 2026
- Jac Caglianone, Royals
- Junior Caminero, Rays
- Willson Contreras, Red Sox
- Bryce Harper, Phillies
- Munetaka Murakami, White Sox
- Ben Rice, Yankees
- Kyle Schwarber, Phillies
- Jordan Walker, Cardinals
Complete list of Home Run Derby winners by year
| Year | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cal Raleigh | Mariners |
| 2024 | Teoscar Hernandez | Dodgers |
| 2023 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | Blue Jays |
| 2022 | Juan Soto | Nationals |
| 2021 | Pete Alonso | Mets |
| 2020 | Canceled** | — |
| 2019 | Pete Alonso | Mets |
| 2018 | Bryce Harper | Nationals |
| 2017 | Aaron Judge | Yankees |
| 2016 | Giancarlo Stanton | Marlins |
| 2015 | Todd Frazier | Reds |
| 2014 | Yoenis Cespedes | Athletics |
| 2013 | Yoenis Cespedes | Athletics |
| 2012 | Prince Fielder | Tigers |
| 2011 | Robinson Cano | Yankees |
| 2010 | David Ortiz | Red Sox |
| 2009 | Prince Fielder | Brewers |
| 2008 | Justin Morneau | Twins |
| 2007 | Vladimir Guerrero | Angels |
| 2006 | Ryan Howard | Phillies |
| 2005 | Bobby Abreu | Phillies |
| 2004 | Miguel Tejada | Orioles |
| 2003 | Garret Anderson | Angels |
| 2002 | Jason Giambi | Yankees |
| 2001 | Luis Gonzalez | Diamondbacks |
| 2000 | Sammy Sosa | Cubs |
| 1999 | Ken Griffey Jr. | Mariners |
| 1998 | Ken Griffey Jr. | Mariners |
| 1997 | Tino Martinez | Yankees |
| 1996 | Barry Bonds | Giants |
| 1995 | Frank Thomas | White Sox |
| 1994 | Ken Griffey Jr. | Mariners |
| 1993 | Juan Gonzalez | Rangers |
| 1992 | Mark McGwire | Athletics |
| 1991 | Cal Ripken Jr. | Orioles |
| 1990 | Ryne Sandberg | Cubs |
| 1989 | Ruben Sierra* | Rangers |
| 1989 | Eric Davis* | Reds |
| 1988 | Canceled** | — |
| 1987 | Andre Dawson | Cubs |
| 1986 | Wally Joyner* | Angels |
| 1986 | Darryl Strawberry* | Mets |
| 1985 | Dave Parker | Reds |
*Co-winners
**The Home Run Derby was rained out in 1988 and canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
