Season opener Subcontinent Sequence will allow viewers to witness the historic matchup on November 14th, fifteenth, and sixteenth
The Karachi Monarchs – the primary skilled baseball franchise within the historical past of Pakistan. PHOTO COURTESY: baseballunited.com
Pakistanis can watch Karachi Monarchs’ video games stay on PTV Sports activities as Baseball United, the primary skilled baseball league targeted on the Center East and South Asia, introduced that they are going to be partnering with the nationwide broadcaster.
The spotlight will probably be Pakistan’s first skilled baseball outfit taking over Mumbai Cobras, and the season opener Subcontinent Sequence will allow viewers to witness the historic matchup on November 14th, fifteenth, and sixteenth.
That is the primary time Pakistani viewers will watch baseball on this scale via stay broadcast.
The collaboration will embrace protection of all 21 of Baseball United’s Season One video games this November and December, together with a number of primetime video games that includes the Karachi Monarchs, Pakistan’s first skilled baseball franchise, in accordance with the main points revealed within the Baseball United press launch.
Broadcasts will characteristic English commentary and graphics, catering to Pakistan’s large youth inhabitants – practically 60% of the nation’s inhabitants is underneath 25.
Baseball United’s inaugural season will characteristic the league’s 4 founding franchises — the Arabia Wolves, Mid East Falcons, Mumbai Cobras, and Pakistan’s crew, the Karachi Monarchs. The Monarchs roster consists of 4 Pakistani gamers – Musharaf Khan, Faisal Hayat, Amar Mahmood, and Pierce Khan.
Subcontinent Sequence
The league’s season opens with a historic matchup between Karachi and Mumbai within the three-game “Subcontinent Sequence”.
The occasion will mark the first-ever assembly between skilled baseball groups from Pakistan and India, symbolizing a brand new chapter of sportsmanship, development, and unity via sport.
Along with the 4 Pakistani gamers, the Monarchs’ roster options gamers from 10 extra nations, together with the USA, The Netherlands, and South Korea.
The partnership with PTV builds upon Baseball United’s historical past of robust viewership in Pakistan, after the league drew three million viewers per sport throughout final February’s pleasant collection between its two UAE franchises.
That quantity got here with out a Pakistani franchise on the sector, with no Pakistani gamers, and no India-Pakistan rivalry sport.
This season’s Opening Weekend collection of Karachi versus Mumbai is ready to considerably high these figures.
“We’re very grateful to announce this partnership with Pakistan Tv Company,” mentioned Kash Shaikh, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder, Baseball United.
“This transfer continues to strengthen our development throughout the Subcontinent. PTV Sports activities has been the house of sports activities in Pakistan for many years, connecting generations of followers via cricket, soccer, and now, baseball. Tens of millions of Pakistanis will now have the possibility to expertise a brand-new sport that builds upon their ardour for Bat and Ball, led by their very own skilled franchise, the Karachi Monarchs.
“We’re honored to affix forces with such a trusted and iconic broadcaster to develop the sport and encourage the following technology of Pakistani athletes.”
PTV Sports activities will assist the launch with on-air promotions, cross-channel advertising and marketing, and collaborative social media campaigns with Baseball United’s advertising and marketing crew.
Pakistan represents considered one of Baseball United’s most promising markets.
The nation’s deep sports activities tradition, love for competitors, and enthusiasm for worldwide occasions make it a cornerstone of the league’s long-term technique, marking a pivotal second in bringing skilled baseball to followers on the planet’s fifth-most populous nation.
“PTV Sports activities is delighted to accomplice with Baseball United League to introduce this thrilling international sport to Pakistani audiences,” mentioned Aaliya Rasheed, Govt Director, PTV Sports activities. “This collaboration displays our dedication to diversifying sports activities content material and giving followers entry to world-class worldwide motion.”
Baseball United’s first full season will characteristic 21 video games in 30 days, all performed at Baseball United Ballpark in Dubai. All video games will probably be broadcast LIVE with world-class gamers, music, leisure, and family-friendly experiences. The season will culminate with the United Sequence Championship, set for December twelfth, thirteenth, and 14th.
Supported by 20 Main League Baseball legends, together with Mariano Rivera, Barry Larkin, Adrián Beltré, and Albert Pujols, Baseball United is constructing the primary skilled baseball ecosystem within the Center East and South Asia. Every franchise represents the primary skilled baseball crew in its respective metropolis, and the league has constructed vital grassroots infrastructure in Pakistan and surrounding nations to assist develop high expertise.
