Minor League Baseball is extending its partnership with FIS, a move that reflects the league’s push to incorporate technology into the fan experience at ballparks. (more…)
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Facebook to Broadcast MLB Games Weekly
Under a newly expanded partnership, Major League Baseball and Facebook will produce and broadcast one game every week to a global audience on Facebook. (more…)
MLB, YouTube TV Announce Expanded Partnership
Major League Baseball has announced an expanded partnership with YouTube TV, making the cable-free, live TV service the presenting sponsor of 2018 and 2019 World Series. (more…)
Point-of-Sale Terminals: Your Front End for Ballpark Data/Fan Needs
Choosing the right management system for your ballpark is more than tracking data: it also includes choosing the right point-of-sale terminal that best meets the needs for both your data management and smooth fan interaction. (more…)
MLB Digital Strategist Bob Bowman To Step Down
After 17 years of guiding MLB’s digital strategy, Bob Bowman is stepping down as President, Business & Media of Major League Baseball when his contract expires in December. (more…)
Yankees Invest in Vision Esports
The New York Yankees are venturing into esports, as the team has announced an investment partnership with Vision Esports. (more…)
Launch Your Own Loyalty Program With Stadium1
The best way to encourage loyalty among your fans? Establish a top-notch loyalty program—like the one offered by Stadium1 as part of its venue operations suite of products. (more…)
DBAP Gaming Challenge Set for Durham Bulls Athletic Park
In a first for a Minor League Baseball ballpark, Durham Bulls Athletic Park will host an Esports tournament–the DBAP Gaming Challenge. The tournament will take place at the home of the Durham Bulls (Class AAA; International League) from September 29-October 1. (more…)
Creating SunTrust Park Spaces With Tech, Social Media
As SunTrust Park continues to impress during its inaugural season, we dive deep into two big factors behind the Atlanta Braves‘ successful ballpark launch: How the team creates community both in the design of physical spaces and a connection to virtually unlimited cyber spaces via broadband and the cloud. (more…)
VR Helps Shape All-Star FanFest Experience
With the annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game comes one of the league’s more notable offerings to its fans, the All-Star FanFest. For this year’s FanFest in Miami, attendees are being treated to virtual reality (VR) technology that adds to the experience. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Unveil Ballpark Technology Upgrades
In conjunction with Cox Communications, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) have announced a variety of technology upgrades at Blue Wahoos Stadium. (more…)
A’s Ballpark Pass Sales Capped at 2,000–For Now
The Oakland A’s recently unveiled a ballpark pass option, and for now are capping sales at 2,000. However, team president Dave Kaval says that number could very easily be increased down the road. (more…)
Amazon Alexa Added to Safeco Field Suites
Amazon Alexa has arrived at Safeco Field, where it will be available to private suite guests during Seattle Mariners games. (more…)