2026 MLB All‑Star Week: Home Run Derby, Futures Game, Draft

MLB’s biggest celebration returns to Philadelphia in July 2026, marking the first All‑Star Game hosted by the Phillies since the team announced the event more than seven years ago. The weeklong festivities double as part of the America 250 celebrations tied to the Fourth of July weekend. Fans can expect a packed schedule featuring the HBCU Swingman Classic, the MLB Draft, the Futures Game, MLBx skills showcase, and the premier Home Run Derby.

Where to Watch All‑Star Week Events

Television coverage is split across Fox, NBC, MLB Network and Netflix, giving viewers multiple options for each contest. NBC will carry the MLB Draft and the Futures Game, while Fox televises the All‑Star Game itself. The Home Run Derby moves to Netflix this season, departing from previous broadcast partners. A handful of platforms, including DIRECTV, fubo and Peacock, also stream select events.

• Fox – All‑Star Game and Red Carpet Show
• NBC – MLB Draft and Futures Game
• MLB Network – HBCU Swingman Classic and Red Carpet Show
• Netflix – Home Run Derby
• Streaming services – DIRECTV, fubo, Peacock, MLB.TV for additional coverage

Day‑by‑Day Schedule

Friday, July 10
The festivities kick off with the HBCU Swingman Classic, a showcase for 50 players from historically Black colleges and universities. Former MLB stars Jimmy Rollins and Rickie Weeks take the managerial roles, while Ken Griffey Jr. inspired the event’s creation. The game airs from 7‑10 p.m. Eastern on MLB Network, DIRECTV and fubo.

Saturday, July 11
The MLB Draft relocates to Saturday, with the first ten picks slated for 1‑2:30 p.m. on NBC, DIRECTV and Peacock. Rounds 11‑40 follow from 2:30‑4:30 p.m. on MLB Network and fubo. The remainder of rounds 2‑4 stretch from 4:30‑7:45 p.m. and are available on MLB.TV and MLB.com.

Sunday, July 12
Prospects shine in the Futures Game at noon on NBC, DIRECTV and Peacock, highlighting elite talent such as Brewers shortstop Jesus Made, Athletics lefty Leo De Vries and Nationals infielder Eli Willits. Earlier in the day, rounds 5‑20 of the draft run from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on MLB.TV and MLB.com. After the Futures Game, the MLBx All‑Star 3‑on‑3 skills showcase takes place, also streamed on Peacock.

Monday, July 13
The Home Run Derby, now airing on Netflix for the first time, starts at 8 p.m. The contest adopts a new swing‑count format, removing time limits and rewarding power through the number of swings. Fans can catch the derby exclusively on the streaming platform.

Tuesday, July 14
The weekend culminates with the Midsummer Classic at 8 p.m., preceded by the All‑Star Red Carpet Show at 2 p.m. The Red Carpet Show kicks off the night’s entertainment. Both events are available on Fox, DIRECTV and fubo.

The entire All‑Star Week lineup is designed to showcase baseball’s past, present and future, giving fans in Philadelphia and around the world plenty of ways to experience the excitement. Whether tuning in via traditional television or a streaming service, there’s no shortage of options to enjoy the action.