The Home Run Derby officially kicks off MLB All-Star week on Monday, as some of the game's biggest hitters attempt to capture the coveted $1 million top prize.
For most players, the Home Run Derby represents an opportunity to flex their muscle and showcase their credentials in front of a national audience, but others will be there to etch their name into history by joining an elite list of winners from years gone by.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Home Run Derby in the United Kingdom and Ireland...
MLB Home Run Derby - Live Stream & TV Channel
For MLB fans in the United Kingdom and Ireland, the Home Run Derby will be available to watch live and exclusively on Netflix as well as the MLB's official YouTube channel.
MLB Home Run Derby - Prize Money
- Champion - $1 million
- Runner-Up - $500,000
- Remaining Participants - $150,000
- Longest Home Run Hitter - $100,000
The winner of the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby winner will take home a bumper $1 million, more than many players in the sport earn across an entire season.
Each participant is guaranteed $150,000 with the champion and runner-up earning a far greater amount.
The player who also hits the longest home run will also receive an additional $100,000.
MLB All-Star Week - Key dates and schedule
- Tuesday 14th July - Home Run Derby (00:00 BST)
- Tuesday 14th July - All-Star Red Carpet Show (19:00 BST)
- Wednesday 15th July - MLB All-Star Game (01:00 BST)
The Home Run Derby will kick-off MLB All-Star week, with the Red Carpet Show taking place the following day before the main event itself, the All-Star game, takes place on Tuesday evening (early hours of Wednesday for viewers in the UK and Ireland).
