The 2026 Home Run Derby is set to take place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, home of the Phillies, on Monday, July 13, at 8:00 p.m. ET. This annual event, a highlight of All-Star week, promises to deliver thrilling action as it reverts to a traditional format where players get a set number of swings rather than being timed.

This year's field of eight participants includes:

• Kyle Schwarber, Phillies (+310)
• Junior Caminero, Rays (+325)
• Munetaka Murakami, White Sox (+500)
• Bryce Harper, Phillies (+525)
• Jordan Walker, Cardinals (+650)
• Jac Caglianone, Royals (+700)
• Ben Rice, Yankees (+850)
• Willson Contreras, Red Sox (+1300)

Format Overview:

• First Round: Each player takes 20 swings. If they hit a homer on the 20th swing, they continue until they make an out. Ties are broken by longest home run distance, with the top four advancing based on total homers.

• Second Round: Head-to-head matchups based on seeding occur, with each player taking 15 swings. Similar rules apply for extending swings and tie-breaking.

• Finals: The two finalists will again take 15 swings each, following the same rules for continuation and ties.

Last year's champion, Cal Raleigh of the Mariners, won't be defending his title, allowing for a new winner. Notably, Bryce Harper, who won in 2019, aims for a second title, while Kyle Schwarber enters as the MLB home run leader. Junior Caminero, last year's runner-up, seeks redemption in this revamped format.