2024 MLB Home Run Derby: How to watch the All-Star week event

MLB All-Star Week is here, and it’s nearly time for the 2024 Home Run Derby. This Monday, July 15, eight MLB stars will play in the Derby at Globe Life Field, kicking off at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. So far, the players that have announced their intention to join the swing of things this Saturday include the Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson, the Mets’ Pete Alonso, the Phillies’ Alec Bohm, the Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. and the Braves’ Marcell Ozuna.

As Ozuna said when he announced his commitment to the Derby, “It’s going to be a show… You’re going to have fun no matter what, even if you lose.”

So are you ready to watch the 2024 Home Run Derby? Here’s everything you need to know about how to tune into the Derby, plus the rest of All-Star Week.

How to watch the MLB Home Run Derby:

Date: July 15, 2024

Time: 8 p.m. ET

Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX

TV channel: ESPN

Streaming: DirecTV Stream, Fubo, ESPN+

What channel is the Home Run Derby on?

The MLB Home run Derby will air on ESPN. MLB All-Star Week events are airing across MLB Network and ESPN. The MLB Draft, taking place this Sunday, will stream on ESPN+.

How to watch the MLB Home Run Derby:

(DirecTV)

DirecTV’s Choice tier will get you the essential channels for the 2024 MLB season, including MLB All-Star Week on ESPN and MLBN. Right now, they’re offering a month of their Sports Pack add-on (typically $14.99/month) for free when you sign up, plus three months of free Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, MGM+ and Cinemax. The Choice tier typically starts at $109/month, but you can get the first three months for $99/month. 

DirecTV also includes plenty of local and sports channels. And every DirecTV subscriber, regardless of tier, enjoys access to an unlimited cloud DVR. You can try DirecTV free before committing to the platform.

Pros

• Access to local RSNs
• Free month of Sports Pack add-on
• Three months of free Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, MGM+ and Cinemax

Cons

• Most expensive subscription option

Try free at DirecTV

Who is playing in the 2024 Home Run Derby?

Here’s who has committed to the 2024 Home Run Derby (so far):

MLB All-Star Week broadcast schedule:

All times ET

July 12

HBCU Swingman Classic: 8 p.m. ET (MLB Network)

July 13

MLB All-Star Futures Game: 4 p.m. (MLB Network)

All-Star Celebrity Softball Game: 8:45 p.m. (ESPN)

July 14

2024 MLB Draft Presented by Nike: 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

July 15

MLB Home Run Derby: 8 p.m. (ESPN)

July 16

MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show: Time TBD (MLB Network)

MLB All-Star Game: 8 p.m. (FOX)

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