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MLB Cancels London Games Amid Scheduling Conflicts

9/17/2025

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Major League Baseball (MLB) canceled two London games scheduled for June 13 and 14 due to scheduling conflicts with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and TV commitments.
Insufficient time for field conversion followed West Ham's Premier League finale on May 24.
Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed the cancellation and noted MLB's previous London games since 2019, which faced cancellations and scheduling issues.
Manfred highlighted MLB's interest in European markets and grassroots initiatives in India and Mexico.
The league is finalizing broadcasting rights agreements with NBCUniversal, Netflix, and ESPN for 2026-28, while strengthening ties in Asia, especially Japan and Korea.

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Major League Baseball (MLB) canceled two London games scheduled for June 13 and 14 due to scheduling conflicts with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and TV commitments.
Insufficient time for field conversion followed West Ham's Premier League finale on May 24.
Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed the cancellation and noted MLB's previous London games since 2019, which faced cancellations and scheduling issues.
Manfred highlighted MLB's interest in European markets and grassroots initiatives in India and Mexico.
The league is finalizing broadcasting rights agreements with NBCUniversal, Netflix, and ESPN for 2026-28, while strengthening ties in Asia, especially Japan and Korea.