Reliance Industries Ltd.

Reliance Industries’ wholly-owned subsidiary -- RISE Worldwide (RISE) and Major League Baseball (MLB) have entered into partnership to support the growth of baseball in India. This collaboration will span marketing, social media, commercial initiatives, and culminate in the joint delivery of a live event in Mumbai in October 2026, aimed at bringing the excitement of baseball closer to Indian fans.

The partnership marks a significant step in MLB’s international expansion strategy and reinforces India’s growing importance as a key sports market with a young, highly engaged audience. Since opening its offices in New Delhi in 2019, MLB has been actively developing the game in India through grassroots programs like MLB First Pitch in schools, youth competitions such as the MLB Cup, and broadcasts of the MLB Postseason. The league has also introduced India-focused original content such as Indian Baseball Dreams, helping create greater awareness and engagement around the sport.

RISE’s experience in sports and media provides unique opportunities to enable even more fans across India to sample baseball. Together, MLB and RISE will deliver engaging experiences, including a local Mumbai event and grassroots initiatives that introduce baseball to new audiences. On the heels of a thrilling World Baseball Classic in March, MLB is excited for this partnership to further globalize the game in India.

Reliance Industries is India’s largest private sector company. The company’s activities span hydrocarbon exploration and production, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals, retail and 4G digital services.