2025 MLB HOME RUN DERBY

POWER SHOWCASE AT TRUIST PARK

Baseball's biggest sluggers battle under the Atlanta lights

08
DAYS
12
HOURS
45
MINUTES
30
SECONDS

DATE & TIME

Monday, July 14, 2025

8:00 PM ET

Approx. 3 hours duration

LOCATION

Truist Park

Atlanta, Georgia

Home of the Atlanta Braves

PRIZE

$1,000,000 Winner's Purse

+ Championship Belt

Largest prize in Derby history

2025 PARTICIPANTS

JULIO RODRÍGUEZ

Seattle Mariners
32
2025 HOME RUNS
+250 Odds

AARON JUDGE

New York Yankees
28
2025 HOME RUNS
+300 Odds

MATT OLSON

Atlanta Braves
30
2025 HOME RUNS
+350 Odds

JAMES WOOD

Washington Nationals
26
2025 HOME RUNS
+400 Odds

RONALD ACUÑA JR.

Atlanta Braves
24
2025 HOME RUNS
+500 Odds

PETE ALONSO

New York Mets
29
2025 HOME RUNS
+450 Odds

BRENT ROOKER

Oakland Athletics
27
2025 HOME RUNS
+600 Odds

JUNIOR CAMINERO

Tampa Bay Rays
23
2025 HOME RUNS
+700 Odds

HOW TO WATCH

TELEVISION BROADCAST

ESPN
Coverage begins at 7:30 PM ET

The Home Run Derby will be broadcast nationally on ESPN with commentary from Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, and David Cone.

International Broadcasters

  • Sportsnet (Canada)
  • ESPN Latin America
  • Fox Sports Australia
  • DAZN (Japan)

STREAMING OPTIONS

ESPN+
Requires subscription
MLB.TV
Free for All-Star break
YouTube TV
Includes ESPN in base package
Hulu + Live TV
Includes ESPN coverage

Social Media Coverage

Follow @MLB on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok for behind-the-scenes content, real-time highlights, and Statcast data throughout the event.

FORMAT & RULES

2025 DERBY FORMAT

The Home Run Derby features 8 participants in a single-elimination bracket format. Each matchup consists of timed rounds with the winner advancing to the next round.

3
ROUNDS
3 min
PER ROUND
45 sec
TIMEOUT

KEY RULES

Timed Rounds

Each batter gets 3 minutes per round to hit as many home runs as possible

Bonus Time

Players earn 30 seconds of bonus time for hitting two home runs 440+ feet

Tiebreakers

60-second swing-off if players are tied at the end of regulation

Pitcher

Each player selects their own pitcher (usually a coach or family member)

DERBY BRACKET

EXPERT PREDICTIONS

Julio Rodríguez 65% Win Chance

"His combination of power and consistency makes him the favorite in this ballpark." - Jeff Passan

Aaron Judge 55% Win Chance

"The defending champion knows how to pace himself for the long haul." - Jessica Mendoza

Dark Horse: James Wood 40% Win Chance

"His raw power could surprise everyone if he finds his rhythm early." - David Ortiz

HISTORIC MOMENTS

Josh Hamilton 2008

28 home runs in first round at Yankee Stadium

Pete Alonso 2019 & 2021

Only player to win multiple Derbies in 3-year span

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 2019

91 total home runs - most in a single Derby

Giancarlo Stanton 2016

497-foot home run - longest in Derby history

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS