Major League Baseball (MLB) has partnered with RISE Worldwide Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, to support the growth of baseball in India.
The partnership will cover marketing, social media, commercial activities and fan engagement programmes, according to an exchange filing dated May 20, 2026.
As part of the arrangement, MLB and RISE Worldwide will jointly organise a live baseball event in Mumbai in October 2026.
MLB opened its India office in New Delhi in 2019 as part of its international expansion plans. Since then, the league has introduced school and youth-level programmes including MLB First Pitch and the MLB Cup tournament.
The company has additionally produced India-focused content such as Indian Baseball Dreams to build visibility around the sport. MLB said India remains an important market due to its young population and growing sports consumption across digital platforms.
RISE Worldwide will handle local execution across events, grassroots activities and media initiatives under the partnership.
The company operates across sports, entertainment and lifestyle businesses and manages properties including the Indian Super League and Tata Open Maharashtra.
MLB Deputy Commissioner, Business & Media, Noah Garden, said the agreement forms part of the league’s international growth plans.
Nikhil Bardia, Head of RISE Worldwide, said the partnership would focus on increasing access to baseball through local experiences and digital engagement.
Reliance Industries reported consolidated revenue of ₹11,75,919 crore and net profit of ₹95,754 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company has businesses spanning energy, retail, telecom, digital services, and media.
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As of May 21, 2026, 12:54 pm, Reliance Industries Ltd share price trading at ₹1,347.50, down 0.90% from the previous closing price.
The partnership will include grassroots programmes, digital content and a live baseball event in Mumbai scheduled for October 2026. MLB has been expanding its India presence since 2019 through school and youth initiatives.
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Published on: May 21, 2026, 1:10 PM IST
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