BBC to air live Major League Baseball matches

BBC iPlayer will stream 11 consecutive Sundays of live Major League Baseball broadcasts plus two Postseason doubleheaders.

The programming, Bases Covered Live, will see a total of 15 games being televised by the BBC.

The broadcasts will feature matchups such as Dodgers vs Red Sox and Yankees vs Braves, with appearances from global stars including Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers) and Aaron Judge (Yankees).

The coverage will be hosted by broadcaster Melanie Newman, former Major League first baseman Xavier Scruggs, and musician and baseball enthusiast Felix White. It will blend expert analysis with original editorial content and exclusive behind-the-scenes access.

In addition to the broadcast coverage, MLB will host a free-to-attend fan festival at Hackney Bridge from 1–3 August. This three-day event will bring the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of Major League Baseball to East London, says MLB, featuring interactive games, live game screenings, baseball-themed food and drink, and appearances from special guests.

These initiatives represent MLB’s commitment to growing the game internationally and creating entertaining experiences for fans across the UK and Europe.