The 2022 Home Run Derby will be airing on ESPN this year, but with streaming being a nearly ubiquitous reality in today's sports viewing experience it may not be accessible to some people interested.
Luckily, there are a myriad of ways for cord-cutters to watch this year's swing-off, as ESPN is among the most accessible channels out there, whether one has cable or not.
Pete Alonso is going for the first-ever three-peat of the King of Swing title, and he's looking to join Ken Griffey Jr. as the only three-time winners of the event.
Here's what you need to know to watch Alonso try to defend his title against the field in Los Angeles.
How to watch the 2022 Home Run Derby without cable
Date: Monday, July 18
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Stream: ESPN+ | fuboTV (7-day free trial)
The Home Run Derby's Statcast Edition will also be back in play, which shows exit velocity and live distance tracking of the event.
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There are other ways to stream, such as Youtube TV or certain tiers of Hulu, but these are akin to cable via streaming. ESPN+ costs $6.99 per month.
| Platform | Home Run Derby | Cable/satellite login needed? |
|---|---|---|
| fuboTV | Yes | No |
| YouTube TV | Yes | No |
| Hulu + Live TV | Yes | No |
| Sling TV | Yes | No |
| DIRECTV Stream | Yes | No |
| AT&T TV | Yes | No |
| Xbox (ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| PS4 (ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Amazon Fire TV (ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Android TV (ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Apple TV (ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Roku (ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile devices/tablets ABC/ESPN Apps) | Yes | Yes |
| Computers (ESPN.com/Watch, ABC.go.com) | Yes | Yes |
How to watch the 2022 All-Star Game without cable
The 2022 All-Star Game will function differently, as it is airing on Fox. Viewers can still use Fox Sports Live, but requires cable to log in. FuboTV is also a viable alternative.
Date: Tuesday, July 19
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Stream: Fox Sports Live | fuboTV (7-day free trial)
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| Fox Sports Live | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| fuboTV | No | No | $64.99/month | Yes |
| AT&T TV Now | No | No | $69.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $64.99/month | Yes |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $64.99/month | Yes |
Past Home Run Derby champions
The Home Run Derby has never been held at Dodger Stadium, as the event began in 1985 in Minnesota. The last time Los Angeles hosted the All-Star Game was 1980. This event was originally meant to be held in 2020, but COVID-19 cancelled the All-Star Game and deferred L.A.'s hosting to this year.
| Year | Player | Team | Park (City) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Pete Alonso | Mets | Coors Field (Colorado) |
| 2019 | Pete Alonso | Mets | Progressive Field (Cleveland) |
| 2018 | Bryce Harper | Nationals | Nationals Park (Washington, D.C.) |
| 2017 | Aaron Judge | Yankees | Marlins Park (Miami) |
| 2016 | Giancarlo Stanton | Marlins | Petco Park (San Diego) |
| 2015 | Todd Frazier | Reds | Great American Ballpark (Cincinnati) |
| 2014 | Yoenis Cespedes | Athletics | Target Field (Minneapolis) |
| 2013 | Yoenis Cespedes | Athletics | Citi Field (New York City) |
| 2012 | Prince Fielder | Tigers | Kauffman Park (Kansas City) |
| 2011 | Robinson Cano | Yankees | Chase Field (Phoenix) |
| 2010 | David Ortiz | Red Sox | Angel Stadium (Anaheim) |
| 2009 | Prince Fielder | Brewers | Busch Stadium (St. Louis) |
| 2008 | Justin Morneau | Twins | Yankee Stadium (New York City) |
| 2007 | Vladimir Guerrero | Angels | AT&T Park (San Francisco) |
| 2006 | Ryan Howard | Phillies | PNC Park (Pittsburgh) |
| 2005 | Bobby Abreu | Phillies | Comerica Park (Detroit) |
| 2004 | Miguel Tejada | Orioles | Minute Maid Park (Houston) |
| 2003 | Garret Anderson | Angels | U.S. Cellular Field (Chicago) |
| 2002 | Jason Giambi | Yankees | Miller Park (Milwaukee) |
| 2001 | Luis Gonzalez | Diamondbacks | Safeco Field (Seattle) |
| 2000 | Sammy Sosa | Cubs | Turner Field (Atlanta) |
| 1999 | Ken Griffey Jr. | Mariners | Fenway Park (Boston) |
| 1998 | Ken Griffey Jr. | Mariners | Coors Field (Colorado) |
| 1997 | Tino Martinez | Yankees | Jacobs Field (Cleveland) |
| 1996 | Barry Bonds | Giants | Veterans Stadium (Philadelphia) |
| 1995 | Frank Thomas | White Sox | The Ballpark in Arlington (Arlington) |
| 1994 | Ken Griffey Jr. | Mariners | Three Rivers Stadium (Pittsburgh) |
| 1993 | Juan Gonzalez | Rangers | Oriole Park at Camden Yards (Baltimore) |
| 1992 | Mark McGwire | Athletics | Jack Murphy Stadium (San Diego) |
| 1991 | Cal Ripken Jr. | Orioles | SkyDome (Toronto) |
| 1990 | Ryne Sandberg | Cubs | Wrigley Field (Chicago) |
| 1989* | Ruben Sierra | Rangers | Anaheim Stadium (Anaheim) |
| 1989* | Eric Davis | Reds | Anaheim Stadium (Anaheim) |
| 1987 | Andre Dawson | Cubs | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (Oakland) |
| 1986* | Wally Joyner | Angels | Astrodome (Houston) |
| 1986* | Darryl Strawberry | Mets | Astrodome (Houston) |
| 1985 | Dave Parker | Reds | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (Minneapolis) |
