\nIn its 10th<\/sup> year as the Official Wireless Partner of Major League Baseball (MLB), T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is celebrating MLB All-Star Week at its namesake T-Mobile Park in Seattle with a fresh lineup of innovative fan experiences powered by its award-winning 5G network.<\/p>\n
\nHere\u2019s what fans can expect:<\/p>\n
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- MLB Next. <\/b>Fans heading to T-Mobile Park for the T-Mobile Home Run Derby and All-Star Game presented by Mastercard can download the first-of-its-kind MLB Next app for 3D data features, stat overlays, live broadcast audio and more, bringing them even closer to the action.\n<\/li>\n
- 5G Automated Balls and Strikes.<\/b> MLB will utilize a test of its ABS (automated ball-strike) Challenge system on a national stage at the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game featuring top Minor League players, allowing calls to be challenged in real-time with decisions relayed back to players and fans \u2014 and it\u2019s all backed by a 5G private mobile network from T-Mobile\u2019s 5G Advanced Network Solutions (ANS).\n<\/li>\n
- T-Mobile 5G BP. <\/b>Anyone can tune into the T-Mobile 5G BP show to catch incredible 5G-connected camera feeds as players warm up for the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, including a new high-definition drone camera delivering up-close and bird\u2019s-eye views.\n<\/li>\n
- \nPlus, T-Mobile has a full slate of activities on deck for fans in Seattle all week long.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\u201cOur partnership with MLB is breaking new ground in how fans and players experience baseball, and it\u2019s all made possible by our leading 5G network,” said Mike Katz, President of Marketing, Innovation and Experience, T-Mobile. \u201cThe ABS system and MLB Next app demonstrate the power and possibilities of 5G innovation and its ability to transform the game \u2014 and there\u2019s no better ballpark for this to come to life than at T-Mobile Park in our hometown.”<\/p>\n
MLB Next App<\/b><\/p>\n
\nFans heading to T-Mobile Park for the T-Mobile Home Run Derby and All-Star Game presented by Mastercard can get the best of both worlds \u2014 booming energy from thousands of fans, paired with everything they love about tuning into a broadcast game. MLB Next uses augmented reality (AR) to deliver 3D visuals over the field like ball distance and launch angle, an interactive strike zone to view and replay pitches and bird\u2019s-eye views of ALL the live action. And to further enhance the experience, T-Mobile is teaming up with Mixhalo to deliver high-quality, low-latency audio of the live ESPN and FOX broadcasts within the app, using 5G to eliminate the delay typically experienced while listening. T-Mobile customers can enjoy all the awesome AR features seamlessly on its 5G network at T-Mobile Park, while non-customers can get in on the fun by connecting to T-Mobile Park Wi-Fi. Everybody wins!<\/p>\n
\nFans can download the MLB Next app on Android<\/a> and iOS<\/a> then stay tuned for all the live action on July 10 at the T-Mobile Home Run Derby and July 11 at the Midsummer Classic.<\/p>\n
5G-Powered Automated Balls and Strikes<\/b><\/p>\n
\nFor the All-Star Futures Game, where the top Minor League prospects compete, a 5G private mobile network from T-Mobile Advanced Network Solutions<\/a> (ANS) will help transmit ball and strike data to the ABS system on 5G-connected devices so pitch locations can be verified swiftly and securely. T-Mobile\u2019s private 5G network solution helps enable communications in real-time, providing ultra-reliable and low-latency connections as challenged calls are analyzed by the ABS system and decisions are relayed to players and fans. The Futures Game streams live on Peacock on July 8 at 4 pm PT\/7 pm ET.<\/p>\n
T-Mobile 5G BP<\/b><\/p>\n
\nThe popular T-Mobile 5G BP show returns for its third T-Mobile Home Run Derby, this time going to new heights with a high-definition drone camera on the field \u2014 a first for MLB \u2014 transmitting live video over 5G for more expansive views of players warming up. 5G cameras on catchers\u2019 masks will also capture all the live action from the players\u2019 perspectives, giving fans a front-row seat to the power and precision of the league’s heavy hitters. Tune in on www.MLB.com<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and MLB.TV on July 10 at 3:30 pm PT\/6:30 pm ET. Then, check out the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on ESPN at 5 pm PT\/8 pm ET.<\/p>\n
T-Mobile Home Run Derby Bracket Challenge<\/b><\/p>\n
\nThe T-Mobile Home Run Derby Bracket Challenge is back and anyone can try their luck at predicting the night\u2019s biggest winners for the chance to win loads of prize money. Fans can predict the overall winner, the player who hits the longest home run and more for a chance to win the $100,000 grand prize. Enter predictions at www.MLB.com\/BracketChallenge<\/a> or www.LASMAYORES.com\/BracketChallenge<\/a> through July 10 at 8 pm ET.<\/p>\n
More For Fans All Around Seattle<\/b><\/p>\n
\nLocals or anyone traveling to the Emerald City can score big with action-packed festivities all week long:<\/p>\n
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- Capital One PLAY BALL PARK.<\/b> Fans can channel their inner slugger in T-Mobile\u2019s Bat Flip Cage, where 360-degree cameras will capture a GIF of their sweet bat flip so they can post it on social. Snag free prizes at the T-Mobile Truck and power up devices at complimentary charging stations. Fans of all ages can head to PLAY BALL PARK for daily giveaways, autographs, baseball training drills and more.\n<\/li>\n
- All-Star Bat Shop.<\/b> Customize a free 18-inch baseball bat at T-Mobile\u2019s store at 1527 6th<\/sup> Ave. on July 10-11 from 11 am \u2013 6 pm PT while supplies last. And, stay tuned for surprise appearances from MLB All-Stars!\n<\/li>\n
- T-Mobile Tuesdays. <\/b>Claim a free New Era All-Star Week baseball cap in the T-Mobile Tuesdays<\/a> app starting July 11 and redeem at participating T-Mobile stores in the area, while supplies last. Plus, eligible customers nationwide can score a free MLB.TV subscription in the app through July 17.\n<\/li>\n
- T-Mobile \u2018Pen. <\/b>T-Mobile customers get first access to the T-Mobile \u2018Pen in the outfield at T-Mobile Park, offering the best views of all the action, along with daily giveaways.\u00a0\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nAnd, to ensure fans have enhanced wireless speeds during All-Star Week and beyond, T-Mobile made permanent 5G upgrades<\/a>, giving Un-carrier customers access to T-Mobile\u2019s fastest Ultra Capacity 5G signal throughout the ballpark. Fans across the Greater Seattle area can also expect faster speeds than before while sightseeing, thanks to additional permanent 5G upgrades throughout the city.<\/p>\n
\nCheck out a behind-the-scenes drone tour of T-Mobile Park, produced over T-Mobile 5G: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mVJRr6crwjE<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nTo learn more about T-Mobile at MLB All-Star Week, visit www.t-mobile.com\/MLB<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nFollow T-Mobile\u2019s Official Twitter Newsroom @TMobileNews<\/a> to stay up to date with the latest company news.<\/p>\n
\nLimited-time offers; subject to change. Qualifying plan required. Access T-Mobile Tuesdays and sign up for MLB.TV until 7\/18\/2023. \u00a9\/TM 2023 MLB. Apple ID, compatible products & services required. 13+. Bracket Challenge: <\/b>NO PURCH. NEC. 18+. Ends July 10, 2023. Void where prohibited. See Official Rules at www.MLB.com\/BracketChallenge<\/a>. Sponsor: MLB Advanced Media, L.P.<\/p>\n
About T-Mobile<\/b><\/p>\n
\nT-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America\u2019s supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile\u2019s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit: https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com<\/a><\/p>\n
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T-Mobile Powers New 5G-Fueled Fan Experiences at MLB All-Star Week MLB Next app delivering AR experience for fans at T-Mobile Park with 3D data visuals and live broadcast audio 5G camera feeds during the T-Mobile 5G BP show providing first-ever drone views of T-Mobile Home Run Derby batting practice SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game featuring top Minor League prospects to test automated ball-strike system powered by T-Mobile\u2019s 5G Advanced Network Solutions BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– In its 10th year as the Official Wireless Partner of Major League Baseball (MLB), T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is celebrating MLB All-Star Week at its namesake T-Mobile Park in Seattle with a fresh lineup of innovative fan experiences powered by its award-winning 5G network. Here\u2019s what fans can … <\/p>\n
- All-Star Bat Shop.<\/b> Customize a free 18-inch baseball bat at T-Mobile\u2019s store at 1527 6th<\/sup> Ave. on July 10-11 from 11 am \u2013 6 pm PT while supplies last. And, stay tuned for surprise appearances from MLB All-Stars!\n<\/li>\n
- 5G Automated Balls and Strikes.<\/b> MLB will utilize a test of its ABS (automated ball-strike) Challenge system on a national stage at the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game featuring top Minor League players, allowing calls to be challenged in real-time with decisions relayed back to players and fans \u2014 and it\u2019s all backed by a 5G private mobile network from T-Mobile\u2019s 5G Advanced Network Solutions (ANS).\n<\/li>\n