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MGM Resorts International is taking its baseball partnership overseas. Major League Baseball (MLB) announced Monday that MGM will be the title sponsor of the 2019 MGM MLB Opening Series in Japan.
The Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners will be part of a five-game series at the Tokyo Dome in March.
MGM Chairman and CEO Jim Murren told Forbes:
“We are excited to partner with MLB and the MLB Players Association to deliver a one-of-a-kind fan experience that celebrates baseball in Japan. We look forward to giving fans a unique experience to participate in baseball activities in and out of the Tokyo Dome.”
MGM and MLB deal takeaways
As part of the sponsorship, there will be a visible presence around the stadium as well as a patch on the uniform of the Oakland A’s, according to Forbes.
“In just a few months as partners, MGM Resorts has really embraced this relationship and expanded their presence in the league,” said Noah Garden, MLB executive vice president.
“MGM Resorts will have a great opportunity to engage with and experience the extraordinary passion of baseball fans in Japan. We’re excited to have our new partners become such a significant part of our games in Tokyo,” he said.
Partnership expansion
Back in November, MGM became
MGM also owns properties in several other states that may legalize sports betting in 2019 and beyond.
