Amazon adds MLB.TV to streaming line-up
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Michelle Clancy
| 21 March 2019

Amazon has launched MLB.TV on Prime Video Channels so that Prime members who subscribe can stream regular-season out-of-market baseball games live and on-demand.

Baseball fans can cheer on their favourite teams with MLB.TV on the Prime Video app across hundreds of devices, including compatible TVs, game consoles, set-top boxes and other connected devices, including Amazon Fire TV, mobile devices and online. MLB.TV will work seamlessly in Prime Video, with no additional apps to download or passwords to remember.

“Prime members love the convenience of streaming live sports on-the-go—and now with MLB.TV, they won’t have to miss watching their favourite teams play,” said Marie Donoghue, VP, Global Sports Video, Amazon. “We know Prime members can’t get enough of sports, and we’re dedicated to providing more access to the Major League Baseball games they want.”

MLB.TV joins an expanding selection of live and on-demand sports content available on Prime Video, including NFL Thursday Night Football games, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball tournaments, and the Laver Cup tennis tournament, English Premier League matches, the US Open, and the men’s ATP World Tour.

“Prime Video will be another great distribution platform for out-of-market fans to have daily access to live baseball,” said Chris Tully, MLB EVP, Global Media. “Combining MLB.TV with Prime Video will provide a seamless experience for subscribers to follow their favourite teams and players.”

The news comes as US wireless provider T-Mobile USA and the MLB enhance their mobile video partnership for four more years. T-Mobile is offering a year’s subscription of MLB.TV and the MLB At Bat app’s premium features—a $118.99 value.