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With the MLB All-Star Game coming up, one of the biggest and most fun events outside of the Midsummer Classic itself is the T-Mobile Home Run Derby. This year, eight of the best hitters in baseball participate in the annual event, while they compete to be crowned the “home run king” of the season.
Keep reading to find out how to watch the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby with and without cable, as well as how to find last-minute tickets to watch the event in person.
At a glance: Watch MLB Home Run Derby 2024 online
How to Watch the MLB Home Run Derby 2024 Online Without Cable
This year’s MLB Home Run Derby takes place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas (home of the Texas Rangers) broadcasting live on ESPN on Monday, July 15 starting at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. Check out a list of all of the players participating in this year’s event, below:
- Pete Alonso — New York Mets
- Gunnar Henderson — Baltimore Orioles
- Adolis Garcia — Texas Rangers
- Bobby Witt Jr. — Kansas City Royals
- Jose Ramirez — Cleveland Guardians
- Alec Bohm — Philadelphia Phillies
- Teoscar Hernandez — Los Angeles Dodgers
- Marcell Ozuna — Atlanta Braves
You can watch the MLB Home Run Derby on any live TV streaming service that offers ESPN — see below to find out where to watch the baseball event online without a cable subscription.
Editor’S Pick
DirecTV Stream
5-day free trial available
Watch the MLB Home Run Derby on ESPN, as well as other channels on DirecTV Stream, which says it offers more regional sports networks and live local sports than other streaming TV services. The “Entertainment” package ($70 per month) offers more than 90 channels, while other plans offer 125 to 185 channels for $85-to-$160 per month. New subscribers can use a five-day free trial to try out the service before they make a decision to keep watching or cancel altogether. Use the free trial to livestream the All-Star Game online free.
Best Value
Fubo
7-day free trial available
Watch a live feed of the MLB Home Run Derby on ESPN with a subscription to Fubo, which starts at $80 per month and includes access to more than 100 other news, entertainment and sports channels.
Add the Sports Plus with NFL RedZone channel ($11 per month) to get access to more sports content (including NCAA, NFL and MLB games). Meanwhile, you can also record TV shows, movies and games with free DVR. The online TV streaming service offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers, which you can use to stream the baseball event online for free.
Best streaming bundle
Hulu + Live TV
3-day free trial available
Watch ESPN for the MLB Home Run Derby, as well as more than 90 other major cable news, entertainment and sports channels on-demand with a Hulu + Live TV subscription. It comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+ and costs $76 per month for the ad-supported option and $90 per month for the ad-free package.
Right now, Hulu + Live TV has a three-day free trial available for new subscribers. Use it to livestream the MLB event on ESPN for free. Cancel before your trial is up to avoid being charged.
Most affordable
Sling
Sling Orange ($20 for the first month, $40 per month afterward) is a live TV streaming platform that lets you watch the MLB Home Run Derby online on ESPN.
The streaming plan also comes with other news, entertainment and sports channels, such as Disney Channel, Freeform, MotorTrend, QVC, MSNBC, AMC, BET and others.
How to Watch the MLB Home Run Derby 2024 on Cable
The MLB Home Run Derby broadcasts on ESPN in the U.S. You can watch online on ESPN.com, and on the ESPN mobile app by logging in with your cable TV provider account.
Where to Buy MLB All-Star Game 2024 Gear Online
To get ready for MLB All-Star Weekend, Nike has dropped their jersey designs for the National League and American League players. The sports apparel company has also released a number of tees, hoodies and other gear to celebrate the 2024 MLB All-Star Game from home.
Scroll down to shop our picks from Nike, below:
Shohei Ohtani Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 All-Star Game
Aaron Judge New York Yankees 2024 All-Star Game
2024 All-Star Game Logo T-Shirt
Where to Buy MLB Home Run Derby 2024 Tickets Online
Want to watch the Home Run Derby in person? Last-minute tickets are available for MLB All-Star Weekend at StubHub, Ticket Liquidator, Ticket Network, Ticketmaster and GameTime — prices depend on seat location at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Some of the best deals on tickets are at Vivid Seats, where you can save $20 with code THR2024, or at SeatGeek where you can use promo code HOLLYWOOD10 to save $10 on eligible purchases of $250 and up. Click here for last-minute tickets to the MLB All-Star Game.
