
MLB All-Star Week returns to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years as America celebrates its 250th, and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is bringing fans closer to the game they love. From the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System powering pitch reviews to brand-new 5G camera angles at T-Mobile Batting Practice, plus exclusive experiences for fans in the area, America's Best Network is at the heart of it all at Citizens Bank Park from July 10-14. Here's what fans can expect:
Precision Calls, Powered by T-Mobile: The ABS Challenge System - powered by T-Mobile's
private 5G network across all 29 U.S. ballparks - returns to the All-Star Game presented by
Mastercard and the All-Star Futures Game presented by Nike this year. With real-time pitch data
transmitted to 5G-connected devices, ABS gives players a voice on close calls and fans a reason to
lean in on every pitch.
An All-New View of T-Mobile Batting Practice: New 5G cameras mounted on the L-screen at the pitcher's mound will give fans in the stands and at home a view of batting practice they've never seen before - a pitcher's-eye view of their favorite players warming up before the T-Mobile Home Run Derby - plus views from aerial drones, batting cage cameras and more. For the first time, the Derby airs live on Netflix, so T-Mobile members can stream it live at no extra cost thanks to Netflix on Us included in the most popular plans.
All-Star Perks for T-Mobile Customers: T-Mobile customers in Philadelphia get exclusive access throughout All-Star Week - including Club Magenta, T-Mobile's premium lounge located directly across from Citizens Bank Park, where customers can enjoy player meet-and-greets, complimentary drinks during Magenta Hour, exclusive giveaways and more. Plus, T-Mobile customers get fast-lane entry into the park for the T-Mobile Home Run Derby and a free All-Star Week cap at select local T-Mobile stores, while supplies last.
Running the Week Behind the Scenes: T-Mobile's network keeps All-Star Week moving behind the scenes - connecting MLB operations teams and first responders with dedicated connectivity, moving fans and staff through the gates fast with Go-Ahead Entry, and helping MLB photographers share content with fans in near real time.
Every All-Star Week we get to show fans what T-Mobile brings to the game. This year, with our network powering ABS across all 29 U.S. ballparks and over 5,000 challenges already made, that story has never been clearer - T-Mobile is at the heart of how baseball is played and watched, says Lucy McLellan, Chief Brand and Communications Officer, T-Mobile. We're always focused on finding ways to push the game forward - whether that's the technology powering it, the operations running it or the experiences fans remember long after they leave the ballpark - and doing that in Philadelphia during such a historic year for the country, with America's game in the city where it all began, is pretty special.
America's Best Network at the Heart of the Midsummer Classic
At Citizens Bank Park and across Philadelphia, T-Mobile's network is purpose-built for moments like this -
from the reliable connectivity people demand and Advanced Network Solutions powering systems like ABS,
to the high-bandwidth performance behind a live broadcast and the dedicated network slice that keeps
critical operations staff connected.
Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System, Powered by T-Mobile
Ask any fan who's been in the stands this season - some of the loudest moments aren't home runs, they're
ABS challenges. Since making its MLB regular season debut this year, the ABS Challenge System has added
a new dimension to how baseball is played and watched. With over 5,000 ABS challenges across the league
so far, close pitches have turned into some of the most electric moments in the game - players tapping
their caps, fans holding their breath and the decision arriving in seconds. What was introduced for accuracy
has quickly become one of the most emotional parts of the game - so much so that kids in Little League
have already been spotted tapping their helmets to mimic the ABS challenge gesture.
That instant decision is only possible because of the network behind it. Working together with MLB, TMobile built the private 5G infrastructure powering ABS across all 29 U.S. ballparks. Twelve Hawk-Eye
cameras positioned around each ballpark capture every pitch and transmit that data in near real time -
fast enough that by the time a player finishes raising their hand to challenge a call, T-Mobile's network has
already done its job. The decision reaches players and fans in seconds, keeping the energy alive and the
pace of the game intact.
ABS returns to the All-Star Game and Futures Game in Philadelphia this year. Tune into the All-Star Futures
Game live on NBC on Sunday, July 12 at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET and the MLB All-Star Game presented by
Mastercard on FOX on Tuesday, July 14 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET.
Bringing Fans Closer to the Action at T-Mobile Batting Practice
T-Mobile Batting Practice is where All-Star Week comes alive before the first Derby pitch is even thrown.
Players getting loose, balls going yard, the crowd getting amped - and this year, fans in the stands and at
home get closer to that energy than ever before with new immersive views of the action.
For the first time, the L-screen on the pitcher's mound will be outfitted with multiple 5G cameras, giving
fans a view of what it's like to throw pitches to their favorite players. Additional 5G cameras and aerial
drones will capture the action around the ballpark for an up-close look at Derby warmups. And to bring the
broadcast to life, T-Mobile's 5G Advanced Network Solutions (ANS) powers the real-time remote
production of the live show, transmitting
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