T-Mobile and Major League Baseball (MLB) have announced the renewal of their partnership, which includes extending the free MLB.TV subscription deal for T-Mobile subscribers through 2028. This marks the ninth year of the promotion as part of T-Mobile’s popular T-Mobile Tuesdays program, which offers weekly discounts and freebies to its customers.
MLB.TV allows subscribers to stream live or on-demand home and away broadcast feeds from around the league, providing access to baseball games on various devices. However, regional blackout restrictions may apply for local teams. Additionally, this season, MLB.TV has expanded its coverage to include minor-league games for affiliates of major-league teams in the MLB app, providing more content for baseball fans.
Apart from the MLB.TV subscription, T-Mobile and MLB are also collaborating on an automated ball-strike (ABS) system for Minor League Baseball (MiLB) players and officials. T-Mobile will power the ABS system with its 5G Private Mobile Network during select minor-league games, allowing for enhanced review, challenge, and analysis of calls. This move follows MLB’s previous experimentation with robot umpires in the independent Atlantic League since 2019, with plans to potentially introduce the system to the major leagues by 2024.
T-Mobile’s partnership with MLB also includes sponsorship of little-league programs, with the carrier donating millions of dollars towards equipment and grants for aspiring young baseball players. Additionally, T-Mobile will continue to sponsor the All-Star Week Home Run Derby and batting practice broadcast. The company also has plans to expand its 5G coverage in baseball stadiums across North America, aiming to provide immersive 5G-connected experiences for fans and improved in-stadium speeds and reception for T-Mobile subscribers.
With this renewed partnership, T-Mobile and MLB are further solidifying their commitment to bringing baseball fans closer to the game and enhancing their overall experience, both in-person and through digital means. T-Mobile subscribers can look forward to continued access to free MLB.TV subscriptions and other baseball-related perks, while MLB continues to innovate and leverage technology to enhance the game for players, officials, and fans alike.
