SportsEngine Play, NBC Sports Next’s rapidly expanding youth and amateur sports streaming platform, has announced a multi-year partnership with Prep Baseball Tournaments, a top tournament operator in the U.S., to revolutionize the streaming of youth travel and tournament baseball.
Exclusive Streaming Partner for Prep Baseball Tournaments
As part of the agreement, SportsEngine Play will become the official streaming partner for Prep Baseball Tournaments, securing streaming rights to all games played at existing and future Prep Baseball facilities through 2029. The collaboration kicks off with the exclusive, live broadcast of the Prep Baseball All-American Game, showcasing the nation’s best high school talent. The game, which features top prospects from the class of 2025 against the class of 2026, will be held at loanDepot Park—home of the Miami Marlins—on Saturday, Sept. 14.
The All-American Game will be simulcast live on the NBC Sports FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television) channel, available on major platforms including Pluto, Xumo, Freevee, Fire, Samsung TV+, TCL, Roku, and Comcast, as well as on the SportsEngine Play website and app. Fans can also catch a replay of the game on-demand through SportsEngine Play.
A Growing Platform for Youth Baseball
Prep Baseball Tournaments, known for its strong relationships with top baseball programs across the country, features more than 15,000 teams and over 300,000 players aged 8-18. The organization has earned a reputation as one of the most respected independent scouting resources in amateur baseball, and SportsEngine Play’s partnership promises to deliver maximum exposure to these young athletes.
Key Facilities Partnering with Prep Baseball
Several standout venues will be part of this partnership, including:
- Homefield Baseball Complex: Located in Kansas City, Kansas, this eight-field, all-turf facility is part of a larger youth sports performance center. Homefield also partners with SportsEngine Play for its volleyball and basketball courts.
- Creekside Baseball Park: A premier destination for youth and high school baseball in Parkville, Missouri, this 23-acre complex features six fields.
- Gutchess Lumber Sports Complex (The Lumber Yard): Located in Cortland, NY, this facility is home to the Cortland Crush of the Major League Baseball Collegiate Baseball League.
Driving Visibility for Young Athletes
The partnership with SportsEngine Play promises to enhance the visibility of youth baseball athletes, providing them with a platform to showcase their talents. “SportsEngine Play’s exclusive streaming partnership with Prep Baseball will showcase the best in youth baseball, delivering on Prep Baseball’s promise of maximum exposure to help those aiming for the next level,” said Will McIntosh, President of NBC Sports Next.
“We’re excited to partner with SportsEngine Play to bring a new level of exposure to youth baseball,” added Blake Hibler, President of Prep Baseball Tournaments. “This partnership enhances the viewing experience for families and fans and aligns with our mission to provide young athletes the platform they need to reach the next level in their baseball journey.”
Innovative Technology for Immersive Coverage
NBC Sports Next installs each baseball playing surface with integrated AI camera systems, capturing multiple angles of every game and providing an immersive viewing experience. Games from Prep Baseball’s Kansas City locations are already available for viewing, with additional tournament locations being added soon.
