Tickets for the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, scheduled for July 13 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, are available starting at $493, including fees. More exclusive seating options, such as 100-level seats, are priced higher, beginning at $651. For purchases over $250, fans can use the promo code NYPOST10 for a $10 discount on their first SeatGeek purchase.
The event is set to feature several prominent baseball players, with six of the eight participants confirmed. These include Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies, Ben Rice of the New York Yankees, Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox, Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays, Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Jac Caglianone of the Kansas City Royals. MLB home run leader Kyle Schwarber and Colorado Rockies All-Star Hunter Goodman are also anticipated to participate. Yordan Álvarez of the Houston Astros has stated he will not be competing this year.
All-Star weekend festivities will begin before the Home Run Derby, with the HBCU Swingman Classic on July 10. The MLB Draft will take place from July 11-12, followed by the MLB All-Star Futures Game and the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game on July 12. The MLB All-Star Game itself is scheduled for July 14.
The Home Run Derby will be streamed on Netflix, marking the first time the event will be available on the platform. The MLB All-Star Game will be broadcast on FOX and FOX Deportes, with additional coverage and analysis available on MLB Network. Live audio coverage will be provided by ESPN Radio, Sirius XM, and the MLB app.
Beyond the baseball events, Philadelphia will host a cheesesteak challenge at the All-Star Village on July 12-13. Several major concert tours are also scheduled for 2026, including acts such as Wu-Tang Clan, Chris Stapleton, RUSH, AC/DC, and Robert Plant.