Home Run Derby time: How to watch, stream, rules and format for 2024

Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press

Monday marks MLB's annual Home Run Derby, where eight contestants try to mash as many balls as they can over the outfield wall.

The format and rules have varied over the years, but the entertainment and excitement remains. The 2024 event takes place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, home of the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers.

Here's how to watch the Home Run Derby, what channel is the Home Run Derby on, and many more answers to pressing questions surrounding the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby, as part of All-Star Game festivities.

How to watch the Home Run Derby 2024

You can watch MLB's Home Run Derby on ESPN+ and fuboTV (free trial). If you have ESPN through a subscription package, you can also livestream on espn.com.

What channel is the Home Run Derby on?

ESPN will televise the Home Run Derby.

When is the Home Run Derby?

MLB's 2024 Home Run Derby is scheduled for Monday, July 15.

What time does the Home Run Derby start?

The Home Run Derby will start at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, July 15, 2024.

Where is the Home Run Derby?

The 2024 MLB Home Run Derby is located at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, home of the Rangers.

Who are the Home Run Derby participants for 2024?

This year's Home Run Derby contestants include five newcomers to the event. Here are the batters, in order of betting odds to win, courtesy of BetMGM, as of Monday at 3 p.m.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso celebrates with bench coach Dave Jauss following his victory against Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini in the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby, July 12, 2021 in Denver.
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso celebrates with bench coach Dave Jauss following his victory against Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini in the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby, July 12, 2021 in Denver.

Pete Alonso, New York Mets: +310 odds to win

  • Home runs in 2024: 19

  • At-bats in 2024: 366

Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore Orioles: +375

  • Home runs in 2024: 28

  • At-bats in 2024: 377

Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta Braves: +450

  • Home runs in 2024: 26

  • At-bats in 2024: 353

Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals: +475

  • Home runs in 2024: 16

  • At-bats in 2024: 387

Adolis García, Texas Rangers: +600

  • Home runs in 2024: 17

  • At-bats in 2024: 341

Teoscar Hernández, Los Angeles Dodgers: +1100

  • Home runs in 2024: 19

  • At-bats in 2024: 364

José Ramírez, Cleveland Guardians: +1200

  • Home runs in 2024: 23

  • At-bats in 2024: 369

Alec Bohm, Philadelphia Phillies: +2200

  • Home runs in 2024: 11

  • At-bats in 2024: 363

*Debuting: Henderson, Ozuna, Witt, Hernández, Bohm

What is the Home Run Derby format and what are the rules for 2024?

This year, there is a new 40-pitch pitch limit in each of the first two rounds. All eight contestants will hit as many homers as possible in their allotted time of three minutes (excluding any bonus time) or by 40 pitches, whichever comes first. When the round is over, the top four will advance to the semifinal, with the No. 1 seed vs. the No. 4 seed and No. 2 vs. No. 3. A tie for seeding goes to the player who hit the longest home run. Winners advance to the final round.

In the finals, hitters will have two minutes (excluding possible bonus time) or a 27-pitch max, whichever comes first. Find a further breakdown and explanation of format changes.

When is the MLB All-Star Game?

The 2024 MLB All-Star Game played between the American League and National League will start at 8 p.m. ET, Tuesday, July 16 in Arlington, Texas. Lineups are now posted.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: How to watch Home Run Derby: Start time, rules, format

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