LONDON, October 23, 2024 – DAZNthe leading global sports streaming platform, and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC)the international governing body for baseball, softball, and Baseball5, have announced a major long-term partnership that will make DAZN the global distributor of WBSC content for the next few years. eight years.
DAZN will offer WBSC’s extensive portfolio of world-class events in all territories where it is available globally, including flagship competitions such as Premier12, WBSC World Cups and Olympic Qualifiers. This partnership significantly expands DAZN’s global sports offering and will provide unprecedented access to baseball and softball fans around the world.
As part of the agreement, DAZN will have exclusive rights in the US to broadcast the acclaimed Premier12, taking place this November, where fans will be able to catch all the action through their DAZN subscription and enjoy coverage in Spanish, English, Korean and Japanese. In addition, the platform will also offer a selection of Premier12 matches for free globally, ensuring great accessibility and engagement with this sport.
Shay Segev, CEO de DAZN Grouphas stated: “We are delighted to partner with WBSC to distribute their flagship baseball and softball events globally. The combination of DAZN’s reach and the appeal of WBSC competitions will significantly increase the visibility of these sports. We are excited to offer a unique viewing experience to fans around the world, with the extensive coverage and innovative functionalities offered by our platform.”.
Riccardo Fraccari, President of WBSC, has indicated: “We are excited about this new partnership with DAZN and what it means for baseball and softball fans around the world. International baseball and softball are experiencing unprecedented popularity as the road to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games begins. This new partnership, leveraging DAZN’s expertise and distribution network, will enable more fans to enjoy WBSC’s flagship tournament, WBSC Premier12, and the rest of our exciting baseball, softball and Baseball5 tournament lineup.”.
Using its global reach and industry-leading technology, DAZN will offer live and on-demand content in a flexible format, targeting both loyal fans and new audiences. DAZN’s unprecedented reach and engagement will leverage global recognition of WBSC and its major events to build a stronger connection with its growing fan base.
The new partnership will come into effect immediately, with Premier12 2024 the first major tournament included in the deal. The event, which will be held between November 9 and 24, 2024, will be a showcase for the best international baseball talent and a defining moment on the road to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
