Home Run Derby 2018: How to watch, start time, participants, bracket Nationals outfielder and perennial Most Valuable Hair candidate Bryce Harper will be headlining this years Home Run Derby as Washington, D. C., will play host to the 2018 edition of the competition and the MLB All-Star Game. The 2018 Home Run Derby will take place Monday, July 16 at Nationals Park in Washington. ESPN will broadcast the 2018 Home Run Derby live beginning at 8 p.m. How can I watch the MLB Home Run Derby live? You can live-stream the Home Run Derby on the WatchESPN app. Javier Baez, Cubs; Bryce Harper, Nationals; Max Muncy, Dodgers; Kyle Schwarber, Cubs. National League TBD