How to Watch the MLB All-Star Game, Home Run Derby, and Futures Game

Web Desk June 29, 2026

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How to Watch the MLB All-Star Game, Home Run Derby, and Futures Game

Every MLB season, fans get to follow their favorite players across an expansive 162-game marathon. However, unless you’re able to tune in to every single game happening every day, you’re likely to miss out on some of the best and brightest talent on the field. That’s why, every July, the league takes a break so we can all come together and watch its top players in the MLB All-Star Game.

This year, Major League Baseball has provided a packed All-Star Weekend that also includes the MLB Draft, Futures Game, Home Run Derby, and more. If you want to watch everything, you’ll need to change the channel accordingly (and even subscribe to several different video-streaming services. But don’t worry, we’ve figured out how you can watch every epic pitch, hit, and run without spending a ton (and maybe even for $0). Here’s how.

2026 MLB All-Star Week: Full Schedule and Where to Watch

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MLB Draft Day 1: Saturday, July 11 @ 1:30 p.m. – NBC (first hour), MLB Network/Peacock (remainder)
MLB Draft Day 2: Sunday, July 12 @ TBD – MLB.com
All-Star Futures Game: Sunday, July 12 @ 12 p.m. – NBC
Home Run Derby: Monday, July 13 @ 8 p.m. – Netflix
All-Star Game: Tuesday, July 14 @ 8 p.m. – Fox

Who Is on the All-Star Game Rosters?

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While rosters are not yet set, voting is still underway. Fans were given the opportunity to set the starting lineups they want to see in the All-Star Game. After the completion of Phase 1, the fans have chosen Ernie Clement, second baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays, as the top vote-getter in the American League and Shohei Ohtani, DH and pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as the top vote-getter in the National League. As a result, they now have a guaranteed spot in their team’s starting lineup.

For Phase 2, fans will be able to vote again from June 29 to July 2 on their preferred starters. The finalists for the starting lineups include Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bobby Witt Jr., Junior Caminero, Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, Byron Buxton, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Ronald Acuña Jr., Juan Soto, and more. All pitchers and reserve players will be chosen by the players and the Commissioner’s Office. Here are the ballot standings as of June 15.

The National League team will be managed by Dave Roberts of the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The American League team will be managed by John Schneider of the Toronto Blue Jays.

How to Stream the 2026 MLB All-Star Game and Festivities

Don’t have cable? That’s OK. If you want to watch all the MLB events in July, there are a number of streaming options to keep you covered. If you’re already an avid sports streamer, or even just an established cord cutter, you should already have access to some of the relevant services. If you’re starting from scratch, you’ll likely need to do some searching to find the best package that covers as many games as possible.

DirecTV: The $90 Entertainment package gives you access to NBX and Fox, allowing you to watch the first hour of the MLB Draft, the All-Star Futures Game, and the All-Star Game. Check out our full DirecTV review.
Fubo: The $56 Sports plan gives you access to Fox, but you’ll need the $84 Ultra package if you want the MLB Network to view Day 1 of the MLB Draft in full. Check out our full Fubo review.
Hulu: The ad-supported, $90-per-month live TV package lets you stream Fox, MLB Network, and NBC. This allows you to watch the MLB Draft, All-Star Futures Game, and All-Star Game. Check out our full Hulu review.
MLB+ or MLB.TV: If you absolutely need to watch the full MLB Draft, MLB+ will grant you access to the MLB Network for $5.99 per month. MLB.TV will also let you stream MLB Network for $30 per month.
Netflix: Beginning in 2026, Netflix will broadcast the Home Run Derby. It costs $9 for the ad-supported plan. Check out our full Netflix review.
Peacock: For $11 per month, Peacock Premium will grant you access to all the MLB Draft and All-Star Futures Game on NBC. Check out our full Peacock review.
YouTube TV: The streamer’s Sports Plan includes Fox and NBC for $65 per month. Check out our full YouTube TV Review.

How to Watch the MLB All-Star Game for Free

If you don’t have a streaming subscription, you may be able to catch some of the action without spending a dime by signing up for a free video streaming trial. The top streaming services with free trials that will air the MLB All-Star game include:

Just don’t forget to cancel before your trial period ends.

If you’re really into following prospects, the second day of the MLB Draft will be streamed directly on MLB.com for free. As a reminder, you’ll want to enable your TV’s motion-smoothing option for the best picture while watching the All-Star Game or Home Run Derby. Equally as important, remember to turn it off when you’re done, so your TV shows and movies don’t have that dreaded “soap opera effect.”