It’s a huge leap for Major League Baseball ... right into th strong arms of Netflix .
The streaming company is flexing its muscles in new ways once more, as the platform announced it has landed its first exclusive MLB stream for the Yankees’ Opening Day. It’s a clear sign that the company is forging ahead in content innovation and not just supplying binge-worthy shows.
Together with NBC/Peacock, the two streaming platforms are key players in a restructured broadcasting landscape, securing significant portions of MLB’s media rights for the next three years, per The Athletic .
These agreements cement a bold move to diversify MLB’s broadcasting partners and maximize revenue following ESPN’s partial opt-out from its previous deal.
The primetime Opening Day matchup exclusively on Netfli