Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is set to compete in the Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park in 2026, returning to the event in front of home fans, according to multiple reports. The Athletic notes Harper is a former Home Run Derby winner, having won the event in 2018, and frames his participation as a chance to become the only player to capture the All-Star event twice and with two different teams. Yahoo Sports also reports Harper’s commitment and highlights the growing interest in the overall field, while providing a live tracker-style update on who else is participating. Together, the accounts agree that Harper’s decision reaffirms his continued presence in major summer showcase events and that his return adds marquee appeal to the Derby. The sources also indicate the Derby is scheduled for the Phillies’ home ballpark, placing the spotlight on Harper as a central figure of the lineup.