How to Watch the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby Tonight

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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna will participate in the 2024 Home Run Derby. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)

MLB All-Star Week is here and it’s almost 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 who have announced their intentions to join the swing set Some examples of things being done this Monday include Gunnar Henderson of the Orioles, Pete Alonso of the Mets, Alec Bohm of the Phillies, Bobby Witt Jr. of the Royals and Marcell Ozuna of the Braves.

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.”

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

Date: Monday, July 15, 2024

Time: 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT

Place: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX

TV channel: ESPN

Streaming: DirecTV Stream, Fubo, ESPN+

The MLB Home Run Derby will be broadcast on ESPN. MLB All-Star Week events will be broadcast on MLB Network and ESPN. The MLB Draft, which takes place this Sunday, will be streamed on ESPN+.

(Direct TV)

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

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

Advantages

  • Access to local RSNs
  • Free Month Sports Pack Add-on
  • Three months free Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ, MGM+ and Cinemax
Cons

  • Most expensive subscription option

Try it for free at DirecTV

Here are the players who have signed up so far for the 2024 Home Run Derby:

  • Gunnar Henderson (SS, Orioles)

  • Bobby Witt Jr. (SS, Royals)

  • Marcell Ozuna (DH, Braves)

  • Pete Alonso (1B, Mets)

  • Adolis García (RF, Rangers)

  • Alec Bohm (3B, Phillies)

  • José Ramírez (3B, Guards)

  • Teoscar Hernández (OF, Dodgers)

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)

14th of July

2024 MLB Draft presented by Nike: 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

July 15

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

16th of July

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

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

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