Record Season of Expansion Now Has Games Featured In Over 36 Million Homes for The Remainder of 2026.
MOORHEAD, Minn., August 18, 2026 – The American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) today announced that Sports Illustrated’s 24/7 streaming television channel, SI TV, has been added as a broadcast partner for the remainder of the 2026 season, adding to the record footprint for the leading MLB Partner League. American Association games will now be available in over 36 million homes, a 72% increase from just last season.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Sports Illustrated and SI TV, adding another premium viewing option for our fans. This latest partnership shows the strength of everything we’re building — our broadcast, our storytelling and our quality of play,” said Joshua Schaub, American Association Commissioner. “We’re proud to join the SI TV lineup as we head down the stretch of a record-breaking season for us on every level.”
“The American Association has built a quality league and we’re pleased to offer exciting AAPB action on SI TV as the season heads into its stretch run,” said Steve Cannella, Editor in Chief of Sports Illustrated. “This partnership continues our push to expand SI TV’s content offering and provide fans with more live game programming.”
The addition of SI TV, for 20 games during the last portion of the season follows last month’s addition of Fan Duel Sports Networks, as well as MLB Network carrying the 2026 All-Star Game from Lincoln, Nebraska on July 15. The AAPB’s coverage now includes: NBC Regional Sports Networks, Marquee Sports Network, NESN, Sportsnet Pittsburgh, Silver State Sports Network and Unbeaten Sports. As well as Gray Media, RYZ, Bally’s Corporation, NLSE, FTF Sports (For the Fans), and SLVR Sports and Entertainment.
About the American Association of Professional Baseball
The American Association of Professional Baseball (www.aabaseball.com) and (www.aabaseball.tv) is a Major League Baseball Partner League that operates in nine states and one Canadian province. Formed in 2006, the league consists of twelve member clubs with many beginning play in 1993. Through the 2025 season, 483 player contracts have been transferred to MLB organizations. In addition, 60 AAPB alumni have reached the Majors, including 17 participating in 2025.
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