Philadelphia to host Netflix-exclusive 2026 Home Run Derby
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Major League Baseball’s 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby will be held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Monday, July 13, 2026, and will mark a major shift in sports broadcasting and event format. For the first time since 1994, ESPN will not air the Derby in the United States; Netflix has acquired exclusive domestic live streaming rights, its first live broadcast of the event. Coverage begins with a pre-show at 7:00 p.m. ET and the main event at 8:00 p.m. ET. Sportsnet will carry the contest in Canada, while TNT Sports 1 will air it in the United Kingdom at 1:00 a.m. local time.
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Timeline
- 2015 MLB Derby adopts timed clock format
- Since 1994 ESPN airs Home Run Derby
- July 2026 Netflix secures exclusive U.S. rights
- July 13, 2026 Derby set in Philadelphia
- July 13, 2026 Netflix pre-show begins 7 p.m.
- July 13, 2026 Main competition starts 8 p.m.
- July 13, 2026 Sportsnet broadcasts in Canada
- July 13, 2026 TNT Sports 1 airs in UK
Why it matters
Netflix's exclusive rights to the 2026 Home Run Derby signals a shift in sports broadcasting. Traditional cable networks like ESPN are losing ground to streaming services. If you're a baseball fan, you'll need a Netflix subscription to watch the Derby live.
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