- T-Mobile has been MLB’s Official Wireless Partner for 10 years
- Enables real-time data visualization and pitch detection
- Minnesota Twins want to engage fans with AR
US mobile phone company T-Mobile is introducing a series of 5G-powered features at the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, including augmented reality (AR) data visualization, enhanced mobile apps, and new features. We are expanding the functionality to our fans. camera angle.
The company is in its 10th year as MLB’s Official Wireless Partner, and this year’s Midseason Classic will be held at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park, which has a permanent 5G upgrade installed.
Users of the MLB Next mobile app at T-Mobile Park in Seattle will be able to overlay 3D graphics on the playing field. These display factors such as ball distance and launch angle, as well as an interactive strike zone that allows fans in the stands and those watching at home to see where the ball is being thrown.
T-Mobile also uses Mixhalo to ensure users hear high-quality, low-latency audio feeds of ESPN and Fox television broadcasts, eliminating much of the delay with 5G technology.
5G networks will also power high-definition (HD) drone cameras at the Home Run Derby, giving TV viewers a broader view of players warming up, and putting cameras on catchers’ masks to rival the All Derby. It provides a whole new perspective on your events. -Star games themselves are popular.
While T-Mobile subscribers will inevitably benefit from the dedicated 5G network infrastructure at its namesake ballpark, the application is also available to non-customers.
T-Mobile also has a private 5G network to power an automated ball-and-strike (ABS) system that will be trialled at the All-Star Futures Game, a showcase of the top minor league prospects. is building. Private 5G networks use dedicated spectrum and specifications to ensure certain standards of reliability, performance, and security.
This private 5G network transmits ball and strike data to the ABS system, allowing players to quickly and securely locate the pitch and relay challenge calls to fans and players as quickly as possible.
“Our partnership with MLB breaks new ground in the baseball experience for fans and players, all powered by our flagship 5G network,” said Mike Katz, president of marketing, innovation and experience at T-Mobile. This was made possible by the
“The ABS system and MLB Next app demonstrate the power and potential of 5G innovation and its ability to transform the game, and what better place to do this than at our local T-Mobile Park? there is no.”
Separately, the Minnesota Twins expanded their own AR trial at Target Field to provide fans with live visualization of official MLB statistics from Sportradar. Fans can customize their phones to display real-time metrics and historical data overlaid directly onto the field.
“We’re excited to introduce our fans to this next-level experience that will resonate with hardcore and casual fans alike,” said Chris Iles, senior director of innovation and growth for the Minnesota Twins. said.
“These broadcast-style data visualizations are delivered in real-time and customized to where the fan is at Target Field, greatly enhancing the way fans enjoy Twins games while providing support to generations of baseball fans. It has the potential to bridge the gap between
The pilot program is being conducted in partnership with ARound and will feature the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) at SoFi Stadium, the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the Kaufman Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The stadium also works with MLB’s Kansas City Royals. .
