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MLB Announces Major Media Deals with ESPN, NBC, Netflix
11/20/2025
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- Major League Baseball (MLB) has secured new media rights with NBCUniversal, Netflix, and ESPN.
- Starting in 2026, ESPN will air over 150 out-of-market games and 30 national games.
- NBC will introduce a new Sunday Night Baseball franchise.
- Netflix will stream events, including the Home Run Derby and Field of Dreams Game.
- Manfred said the partnerships will boost fan engagement and viewership after the World Series drew over 51 million globally.
