The American Association is set to almost double the broadcast distribution for 2026
The 扣扣传媒 (AAPB) today announced new and renewed broadcast agreements with RYZ, Bally鈥檚 Corporation, NLSE, FTF Sports (For the Fans), and SLVR Sports and Entertainment, expanding the league鈥檚 national and international media footprint across digital and linear platforms.
Under the terms of the agreements, RYZ, NLSE, FTF Sports, and SLVR will carry a slate of AAPB regular season and postseason games, along with coverage of the Baseball Champions League (BCL). Bally鈥檚 Corporation will exclusively feature Baseball Champions League broadcasts on their Bally Sports Live apps (iPhone, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV), ballysports.com
The deal with RYZ represents a renewal of an existing partnership, continuing the strong collaboration between the league and the innovative sports media platform. RYZ viewers will continue to enjoy high-quality game coverage, digital exclusives, and behind-the-scenes AAPB content throughout the 2026 season.
鈥淭hese partnerships reflect the increasing demand for AAPB baseball and our commitment to bringing fans closer to the game,鈥� said Joshua Schaub, Commissioner of the 扣扣传媒. 鈥淏y working with RYZ, Bally鈥檚 Corporation, NLSE, FTF Sports, and SLVR, in addition to our already existing partners including Gray Media and Unbeaten, we鈥檙e ensuring broader access to our games across more screens and more markets than ever before.鈥� The expanded distribution is projected to drive viewership growth from 10 million in 2025 to 18 million in 2026. The 2026 distribution slate also represents the largest footprint for distribution in league history.聽
The agreements strengthen the AAPB鈥檚 position as the premier MLB Partner League and underscore its role in growing the sport through strategic media distribution and international collaboration.聽
Broadcast schedules and platform-specific details will be announced closer to Opening Day.
