2026 Home Run Derby Preview: Participants, Netflix Stream and Winners History

Who Will Battle for the Title?

Eight sluggers have been invited to Citizens Bank Park for Monday’s home run contest. The lineup features Willson Contreras of the Red Sox, Jordan Walker from the Cardinals, and Jac Caglianone joining the Royals. Munetaka Murakami, a White Sox infielder‑outfielder, is also on the roster, along with Ben Rice of the Yankees, Junior Caminero (Rays), Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper both from the Phillies. Those eight will face off in a three‑round showdown with no time limit.

Format and Swing Limits

This year’s rules eliminate the traditional clock, giving contestants a set number of swings per round. The first round will consist of 20 swings, while rounds two and three each require 15 swings. The top four performers from round one move on to the semifinals, then the final round decides the champion.

Round 1 Standings (Participants List)

• Willson Contreras – Red Sox
• Jordan Walker – Cardinals
• Jac Caglianone – Royals
• Munetaka Murakami – White Sox
• Ben Rice – Yankees
• Junior Caminero – Rays
• Kyle Schwarber – Phillies
• Bryce Harper – Phillies

Home‑run tallies have not been posted yet, but fans can expect them to be displayed shortly after each round concludes.

Where to Watch on Netflix

The entire 2026 Home Run Derby will stream exclusively on Netflix. The event kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, July 13, from Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park. Subscribers can choose from three pricing tiers: the ad‑supported Standard plan at $8.99 per month, the ad‑free Standard plan at $19.99 per month, or the Premium plan that adds Ultra HD for $26.99 per month.

Full History of Home Run Derby Champions

• 2025 – Cal Raleigh (Mariners)
• 2024 – Teoscar Hernandez (Dodgers)
• 2023 – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Blue Jays)
• 2022 – Juan Soto (Nationals)
• 2021 – Pete Alonso (Mets)
• 2020 – Cancelled due to COVID‑19 pandemic
• 2019 – Pete Alonso (Mets)
• 2018 – Bryce Harper (Nationals)
• 2017 – Aaron Judge (Yankees)
• 2016 – Giancarlo Stanton (Marlins)
• 2015 – Todd Frazier (Reds)
• 2014 – Yoenis Cespedes (Athletics)
• 2013 – Yoenis Cespedes (Athletics)
• 2012 – Prince Fielder (Tigers)
• 2011 – Robinson Cano (Yankees)
• 2010 – David Ortiz (Red Sox)
• 2009 – Prince Fielder (Brewers)
• 2008 – Justin Morneau (Twins)
• 2007 – Vladimir Guerrero (Angels)
• 2006 – Ryan Howard (Phillies)
• 2005 – Bobby Abreu (Phillies)
• 2004 – Miguel Tejada (Orioles)
• 2003 – Garret Anderson (Angels)
• 2002 – Jason Giambi (Yankees)
• 2001 – Luis Gonzalez (Diamondbacks)
• 2000 – Sammy Sosa (Cubs)
• 1999 – Ken Griffey Jr. (Mariners)
• 1998 – Ken Griffey Jr. (Mariners)
• 1997 – Tino Martinez (Yankees)
• 1996 – Barry Bonds (Giants)
• 1995 – Frank Thomas (White Sox)
• 1994 – Ken Griffey Jr. (Mariners)
• 1993 – Juan Gonzalez (Rangers)
• 1992 – Mark McGwire (Athletics)
• 1991 – Cal Ripken Jr. (Orioles)
• 1990 – Ryne Sandberg (Cubs)
• 1989 – Ruben Sierra* (Rangers) & Eric Davis* (Reds) – co‑winners
• 1988 – Cancelled (rainout)
• 1987 – Andre Dawson (Cubs)
• 1986 – Wally Joyner* (Angels) & Darryl Strawberry* (Mets) – co‑winners
• 1985 – Dave Parker (Reds)

The derby’s rich pedigree adds extra intrigue as this year’s participants aim to join elite names like Cal Raleigh and Bryce Harper on the winners’ roll.