MLB All-Star schedule 2021: Times, TV channels for Home Run Derby, futures & celebrity softball games

By | July 8, 2021

For the first time since 2019, fans will get the chance to enjoy the festivities of the Midsummer Classic. 

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there was no All-Star Game, Home Run Derby, Celebrity Softball Game or Futures Game. But now in 2021, Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, will host all the events once again. 

The events will be spread out over several days, with the brackets for the Home Run Derby announced on Wednesday, the futures game set to take place on Sunday along with the start of the draft, the derby and softball game set for Monday and the All-Star Game set for Tuesday. 

Here’s the full schedule for what to expect over the several days of baseball action. 

MORE: Watch every MLB All-Star event live with fuboTV (7-day free trial)

MLB All-Star schedule 2021

Most of the All-Star festivities are going to be carried on ESPN, with the exception of the All-Star Futures Game, which is going to be held on MLB Network at 3 p.m. on Sunday. 

The All-Star Celebrity Softball Game will be held on Sunday after the Futures Game, but will not be broadcast until Monday night after the Home Run Derby on ESPN. 

Those hoping to stream the events held on ESPN can tune into ESPN+ or fuboTV, which offers a 7-day free trial. fuboTV will also allow fans to stream MLB Network. 

Wednesday, July 7

Time (ET) Event Channel
10 p.m. T-Mobile Home Run Derby Bracket Show ESPN

Sunday, July 11

Time (ET) Event Channel
3 p.m. SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game MLB Network
7 p.m. Start of MLB Draft (first round, comp picks) ESPN

Monday, July 12

Time (ET) Event Channel
8 p.m. T-Mobile Home Run Derby ESPN
10 p.m. All-Star Celebrity Softball Game ESPN

Tuesday, July 13

Time (ET) Event Channel
7 p.m. MLB All-Star Game Presented by Mastercard ESPN

MORE: Who made the AL and NL rosters for the 2021 MLB All-Star Game? 

MLB Home Run Derby participants 2021

The Home Run Derby will feature eight players competing in a bracket style, trying to hit as many home runs as possible in a four-minute time span. If batters are able to send at least two baseballs 440-plus feet, they will be able to add an additional 30 seconds to their time to keep swinging. The four winners of the first-round matchups will advance to the semifinals where they will compete for spots in the finals. 

Participant Team Home Runs Max Distance
Shohei Ohtani Angels 32 470
Pete Alonso Mets 15 443
Trevor Story Rockies 11 466
Trey Mancini Orioles 15 451
Salvador Perez Royals 20 460
Matt Olson Athletics 21 445
Juan Soto Nationals 11 437
Joey Gallo Rangers 23 462

*Stats updated as of games concluded before Thursday, July 8

MLB All-Star Futures rosters 2021

One of the first events of every All-Star weekend is the Futures Game, where fans get the chance to watch the next wave of MLB talent participate in a matchup to show off their skills on the big stage. Some of the brightest prospecs in the game will show off blistering fastballs, blazing speed on the bases, impessive defensive instincts and power swings. 

This year, former Rockie third baseman Vinny Castilla will manage the National League team and former Rockie closer LaTroy Hawkins will manage the American League team. 

American League

Position Player Organization Level
P Shane Baz Rays AAA
P Bryan Bello Red Sox AA
P Reid Detmers Angels AA
P Marcos Diplan Orioles AAA
P Luis Medina Yankees AA
P Cole Ragans Rangers A+
P Josh Winder Twins AA
P Cole Winn Rangers AA
P Hector Yan Angels A+
C Adley Rutschman Orioles AA
C Tyler Soderstrom Athletics A
C Bo Naylor Indians AA
2B/SS/OF Vidal Brujan Rays AAA
3B Jake Burger White Sox AAA
2B/SS Jeter Downs Red Sox AAA
SS/OF Austin Martin Blue Jays AA
1B Nick Pratto Royals AA
1B/3B Spencer Torkelson Tigers AA
SS Bobby Witt Jr. Royals AA
OF Yoelqui Cespedes White Sox A+
OF Jasson Dominguez Yankees R
OF Riley Greene Tigers AA
OF Jarred Kelenic Mariners AAA
OF Pedro Leon Astros AA
OF Julio Rodriguez Mariners AA

National League

Position Player Organization Level
P Cade Cavalli Nationals AA
P Jake Eder Marlins AA
P Andre Jackson Dodgers AA
P Matthew Liberatore Cardinals AAA
P Nick Lodolo Reds AA
P Max Meyer Marlins AA
P Quinn Priester Pirates A+
P Manuel Rodriguez Cubs AAA
P Ethan Small Brewers AAA
C Francisco Alvarez Mets A+
C Luis Campusano Padres AAA
C Willie MacIver Rockies A+
3B Brett Baty Mets A+
SS Jose Barrero Reds AAA
2B Michael Busch Dodgers AA
3B Nolan Gorman Cardinals AAA
SS Marco Luciano Giants A
SS Bryson Stott Phillies AA
1B Michael Toglia Rockies A+
OF Brennen Davis Cubs AA
OF Mike Harris II Braves A+
OF Heliot Ramos Giants AA
OF Alek Thomas Diamondbacks AA
OF Ryan Vilade Rockies AAA
OF Drew Waters Braves AAA

Celebrity Softball Game roster 2021

Every year well-known personalities, actors, musicians, athletes from other sports and more converge of the setting of the MLB All-Star Game and take to the field for the first game to be played there during the weekend’s festivities. 

Check out who will be playing on the field at this year’s MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game. 

  • Quavo (Rapper, actor, producer, director and ‘HUNCHO’ of the Grammy-nominated group Migos)
  • JoJo Siwa (Pop star, dancer, entrepreneur and social media star)
  • Steve Aoki (Grammy-nominated, Top DJ and producer)
  • Ross Butler (Actor)
  • Noah Beck (Social media star)
  • Charles Melton (Actor)
  • Residente (Award-winning rapper, writer, filmmaker, activist)
  • Blake Gray (Social media star)
  • The Miz (WWE Superstar) 
  • Kane Brown (Platinum-selling country artist)
  • Karamo (TV host)
  • DK Metcalf (Seahawks wide receiver)
  • J.I.D. (Music artist)
  • Derrick White (Spurs guard)
  • CC Sabathia (Former MLB All-Star)
  • Jennie Finch (Olympic softball gold medalist)
  • Hunter Pence (Former MLB All-Star)
  • Larry Walker (Former Rockie, MLB Hall of Famer)
  • Vinny Castilla (Former MLB All-Star)

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