Baseball United’s Inaugural All-Star Showcase Goes Global in 120+ Countries

DUBAI, UAE – Baseball United, the pioneering professional baseball league in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, has announced that its upcoming All-Star Showcase on November 24th and 25th will be broadcast in 127 countries, reaching nearly 200 million households. The event will be featured on over a dozen linear and over-the-top (OTT) platforms across various regions, solidifying its global presence.

Linear platforms, such as MBC in the Middle East and Eurosport in India and surrounding South Asian countries, are set to showcase the All-Star games. MBC GROUP, the largest media company in the Middle East and North Africa, will air the event on its extensive network, including Saudi Arabia’s prominent sports channel, Saudi Sports Company. Eurosport, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, will broadcast in 54 countries and 20 languages.

In Pakistan, A Sports, part of the ARY Digital Network, will carry the games on its linear channel, with additional coverage on its digital platform, ARYZAP. This marks a significant moment for baseball in Pakistan, with two local prospects participating in the All-Star Showcase.

Australia’s leading sports producer, FOX SPORTS, will cover both games, securing streaming rights on its Kayo Sports platform. The OTT-only platforms include Fubo Sports in the United States, Canada, and Spain, as well as FanCode in India. The games will also be streamed free of charge on baseballunited.com in collaboration with technology partner, StreamAMG.

Major League Baseball (MLB) will air the All-Star series on MLB.tv, highlighting Baseball United’s strong connection to MLB through its ownership group, which includes 15 current and former MLB stars.

Kash Shaikh, Baseball United Chairman, CEO, and Majority Owner, expressed gratitude for the extensive global viewership and emphasized the importance of broadcast reach in the success of any sports league.

The international broadcast, produced by UK-based Sunset+Vine in collaboration with Baseball United Executive Producer Zohaib Hussain, will feature experienced commentators such as play-by-play lead Joey Zanaboni and lead analyst Nick Swisher, former New York Yankees World Champion and Baseball United Co-Owner.