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.
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)
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.
