T-Mobile and MLB recently signed a new six-year contract that will utilise the 5G network to bring new ways for fans to interact with baseball. With the new contract, T‑Mobile will be the official wireless partner of Major League Baseball (MLB), Minor League Baseball (MiLB), and Little League Baseball and Softball through 2028.
The ways T-Mobile will enhance fan experiences are as follows:
- It will work with the MLB to test the automated ball-strike system (ABS) with a private 5G cellular network from T-Mobile at select games this season.
- It will continue as title sponsor of the T‑Mobile Home Run Derby during MLB All-Star Week.
- It will partner with the MLB network to bring back the fan-favorite T-Mobile 5G batting practice show for the T-Mobile Home Run Derby and the MLB postseason.
- It will become a sponsor of the Little League Baseball World Series to strengthen its relationship with the youth sports organisation.
- It will give free MLB.TV subscriptions to T-Mobile customers through T-Mobile Tuesdays, through 2028.
“T-Mobile and MLB are embarking on a six-year journey to deliver breakthrough fan experiences, and it’s all thanks to our leading 5G network,” says Mike Sievert, CEO, T-Mobile. “We’re enhancing the game on and off the field to give fans across the country even more ways to enjoy the game we all love — on top of showing our customers love with free MLB.TV.”
Minor League Baseball (MiLB) partnership
MLB will test its automated ball-strike (ABS) system using T-Mobile’s 5G private mobile network during select MiLB games this season. Real-time ABS data and video will be transmitted securely to help prevent signal interference via devices and the ABS application, all powered by T-Mobile 5G. This will help ensure ultra-reliable, low latency communications as players and officials review, challenge and analyse calls. As T-Mobile expands its sponsorship to MiLB, fans can also expect to see magenta in MiLB stadiums across the country this summer.
All-Star Week
The Un-carrier will continue its title sponsorship of the T-Mobile Home Run Derby during All-Star Week, with Seattle’s T-Mobile Park on deck to host this July. 5G will continue to enable new experiences for fans watching at home during the T-Mobile 5G BP broadcast in partnership with MLB Network, with more to come leading up to the festivities.
Little League Baseball and Softball partnership
T-Mobile will continue to serve Little League Baseball and Softball communities across the country – and as part of the extended agreement, T-Mobile will become the presenting sponsor for the Little League Baseball World Series.
T-Mobile will also continue the T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant program. Since partnering with Little League in 2019, T-Mobile has provided millions of dollars in financial support and equipment donations, including [$4.5 million (€4.10 million)] to the grant program, affording nearly 50,000 Little Leaguers the chance to play.
Free MLB.TV
T-Mobile is giving eligible customers a chance to snag free MLB.TV subscriptions ($149.99 value) via T-Mobile Tuesdays.
Continued 5G expansion in MLB stadiums
T-Mobile is already deploying and expanding its 5G network across the country, including at MLB stadiums, laying the groundwork for future 5G-connected experiences for fans and enhanced connectivity for T-Mobile customers.
To learn more about T-Mobile’s partnership with MLB, visit T-Mobile.
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