[Singapore, 22 February 2024] Get ready for a home run as SPOTV is finally bringing back Major League Baseball (MLB) to your screens in Southeast Asia after many years of absence. The new 2024 MLB season will commence next month from March 28 through to the end of September 2024, where SPOTV will broadcast and stream at least five live games a week in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines through its pay-tv channels (SPOTV, SPOTV 2) and streaming app (SPOTV NOW).
On top of the regular season matches and “Sunday Night Baseball”, fans can also expect additional live coverage of MLB Jewel events such as Home Run Derby, All-Star Game, and post-season events – Wild Card Series, Division Series, League Championship Series, leading up to the most anticipated World Series. Selected full post-match catch-ups and highlights will also be made available on SPOTV NOW.
Lee Choong Khay (CK), CEO of SPOTV, said “We are thrilled to bring back the excitement of MLB to our viewers. The addition of MLB to our content slate underscores SPOTV’s commitment to delivering the best of sports entertainment. Whether you’re a seasoned baseball fan or new to the sport, our extensive coverage on SPOTV and SPOTV NOW ensures an unforgettable and immersive experience.”
“Also, to inaugurate the 2024 MLB season, we will start the coverage with selected matches of Spring Training. As part of the exclusive offering through our streaming app, SPOTV NOW will also have additional bonus content such as behind-the-scenes of the Spring Training Camp and exclusive interviews with MLB stars, which includes Shohei Otani, Lee Jung Hoo, Matsui Yuki, Yu Darvish, and many more,” added CK.
The 2024 MLB season will begin in Korea when the Dodgers and Padres face off in the Seoul Series from March 20-21. A week later, all 30 clubs are slated to play on Opening Day (Thursday, March 28). The 94th All-Star Game is also set for July 16.
