Univision Deportes partnered with MLB to present Mexico City Series

Univision Deportes partnered with Major League Baseball to bring the league’s upcoming Mexico City Series to U.S. viewers. MLB returns to Mexico City after a 12-year hiatus for two Spring Training games between the Houston Astros and the San Diego Padres to be played at Fray Nano stadium and will mark the first-ever MLB game to be aired on Univision Deportes’ UDN.

“We’re thrilled to partner with MLB during their return to Mexico City,” said Juan Carlos Rodriguez, president of Univision Deportes. “Univision Deportes is the destination of choice for Hispanic sports fans in the U.S. and this partnership is another way we are delivering robust sports content to our viewers.”

“Univision Deportes, a go-to destination for fans to watch some of the greatest sports in the world, is the perfect home for The Mexico City Series,” said Chris Park, senior vice president, Growth, Strategy and International, Major League Baseball.  “Major League Baseball’s celebration of baseball in Mexico City this weekend signifies our commitment to serve Hispanic fans for a long time to come.”

UDN reporters Antonio Gómez Luna and Gabriela Fernández de Lara will also be reporting onsite for the first MLB game to be aired on the sports network. Francisco Romero, a Spanish-language radio broadcaster for the Houston Astros, José Luis López Salido and Rolando Roque will narrate the game and provide commentary.

The first game of the MLB Mexico City Series will be played on Saturday, March 26 and will air live on UDN at 9 p.m. EST/8 p.m. CT.