First pitch: Tuesday July 14 · Truist Park, Atlanta
How to watch the 2026 MLB All-Star Game + Home Run Derby
All-Star Week 2026 runs Monday July 13 through Tuesday July 14 at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Home Run Derby airs on ESPN. The All-Star Game itself airs on FOX broadcast — free with any antenna. Here's the full schedule and how to watch everything for as close to $0 as possible.
★ Quick answer
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game (Tuesday July 14, 8 PM ET) airs on FOX broadcast — free over the air with any antenna in every US market. The Home Run Derby (Monday July 13, 8 PM ET) airs on ESPN — needs cable, ESPN+ ($10.99), or a live-TV service.
Cheapest path to both: $30 antenna (one-time, FOX) + ESPN+ for one month ($10.99). Cancel ESPN+ after July 14. If you already own an antenna, total cost = $11.
1All-Star Week schedule
Sunday Jul 12 · 7 PM ET
MLB Futures Game
Top prospects from AL + NL minor-league systems · 7-inning game · scouts' showcase · about 90% of past Futures Game players have reached the majors within 3 years.
MLB NetworkESPN+
Monday Jul 13 · 8 PM ET
Home Run Derby
Format: 8 hitters · single-elimination bracket · 3 rounds · 3 minutes per round (4 minutes in finals)
Defending champion: Teoscar Hernández (2024 LAD) — looking to repeat after Cal Raleigh's surprise 2025 win in Atlanta
Watch out: Live broadcast usually runs 8-10:30 PM ET. ESPN streams the entire bracket — no early-out cuts.
ESPNESPN+
Tuesday Jul 14 · 8 PM ET
97th MLB All-Star Game FREE OTA
Format: 9 innings · NL vs AL · winner gets bragging rights only (since the All-Star Game stopped deciding World Series home-field advantage in 2017)
Roster reveal: Full rosters announced approximately 2 weeks before the game (early July). Public fan vote determines starters; player + manager vote selects pitchers and reserves.
Pre-game: FOX opens at 7:30 PM ET. Player intros + national anthem ~7:50 PM. First pitch at 8:00 PM sharp.
FOX✓ FREE w/ antenna in every US market
2The 4 ways to watch — ranked cheapest
Rick's pick
📡 Antenna + ESPN+ $11–41 total
Catches everything. Antenna gets the FOX All-Star Game free in every market. ESPN+ streams the Home Run Derby.
$30 indoor antenna (one-time) → FOX broadcast in every US market
$10.99 ESPN+ for one month → Home Run Derby + Futures Game
Cancel ESPN+ after July 14 → effective cost $11 if you own an antenna
The MLB All-Star Game on FOX is one of the easiest free-TV nights of the summer — a $30 antenna catches it in every US market in HD. If you also want the Home Run Derby (the real fan-favorite event), add ESPN+ for $11 and cancel July 15. That's the cheapest path to all of All-Star Week.
Don't sign up for a $83 live-TV bundle for one week of baseball. The antenna + ESPN+ combo is half the cost and catches everything.
3Common questions
What channel is the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on?
FOX. Tuesday July 14, 8 PM ET. FOX broadcast — free over the air with any antenna in every US market.
Can I watch the MLB All-Star Game for free?
Yes. The All-Star Game airs on FOX broadcast — free with an antenna. A $30 antenna gets you the entire game in HD. No subscription required.
What channel is the Home Run Derby on?
ESPN. Monday July 13, 8 PM ET on ESPN (cable) with simulcast on ESPN+ ($10.99/mo). If you don't have cable, ESPN+ standalone is the cheapest path. YouTube TV ($83), Hulu+Live ($83), and Sling Blue ($46) all carry ESPN.
Where is the 2026 MLB All-Star Game?
Truist Park in Atlanta — home of the Atlanta Braves. This is Atlanta's third time hosting the All-Star Game (1972, 2000, 2026).
What time does the All-Star Game start?
First pitch is 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday July 14. FOX broadcast opens at 7:30 PM ET with pre-game coverage.
What is the cheapest way to watch All-Star Week?
$30 antenna (one-time) + ESPN+ for one month ($10.99) = $41 total. The antenna catches the All-Star Game free on FOX; ESPN+ streams the Home Run Derby. Cancel ESPN+ after July 14.
Is the All-Star Game on Apple TV+ or Peacock?
No. Peacock has Sunday Leadoff and Apple TV+ has Friday Night Baseball, but the All-Star Game is exclusively on FOX. Home Run Derby exclusively on ESPN/ESPN+.
Is the MLB All-Star Game in 4K?
HD on FOX broadcast. A 4K feed is typically available on Fubo Pro for select MLB games — confirmed for the 2026 All-Star Game on Fubo's 4K Plus tier. Antenna delivers 1080i (HD).
Highlights from recent editions on the official broadcast partners' YouTube channels. Click any thumbnail to play right here on the page.
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RECAP
Last year — 2025 game
Watch 2025 MLB All-Star Game highlights
Search YouTube for the latest official upload
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DERBY
Last year — 2025 Derby
Watch 2025 Home Run Derby highlights
Search YouTube for the latest official upload
Last verified June 9, 2026 against FOX Sports, ESPN, and MLB.com official schedules. Roster reveal typically July 1-2. Streaming-service prices verified at signup.
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