NEW YORK, NY – May 23, 2024 – The Northwoods League has partnered with Endeavor Streaming to deliver an enhanced streaming service, Northwoods League+, and reach new baseball and softball fans across the world for the 2024 season and beyond.
Northwoods League+ will stream all 825+ baseball and softball games live and for free to fans across the world, including the inaugural season of Northwoods League Softball. Live coverage begins on Monday, May 27 and will continue throughout the Summer until the final regular season games on August 10, as 26 baseball teams and four softball teams compete in one of the sport’s most intense amateur collegiate competitions.
The service is available across web, iOS and Android, as well as AppleTV, Amazon Fire, Android TV and Roku. It features an enhanced user experience and will be ad supported, enabled by Endeavor Streaming’s ad technology.
Northwoods League+ is powered by Endeavor Streaming’s Vesper platform, a complete end-to-end streaming solution that enables leagues and rightsholders to build upon and deliver memorable direct-to-consumer streaming experiences for their fans.
Dick Radatz, Jr., Chairman/Co-Founder of the Northwoods League, added: “As we celebrate the launch of the inaugural season of Northwoods League Softball this season, the new Northwoods League+ streaming service demonstrates our investment in providing the best possible viewing experience for our fans. We look forward to bringing the excitement of Northwoods League baseball and softball to a broader audience than ever before.”
Peter Bellamy, Chief Commercial Officer at Endeavor Streaming said “As the popularity of college sports continues to soar, more fans than ever before are tuning in to watch the stars of the future. We’re proud to help the Northwoods League not only deliver a seamless viewing experience and reach new audiences through greater access to live coverage, but also generate additional revenue opportunities through its owned platforms.”
The launch leverages Endeavor Streaming’s experience in delivering innovative direct-to-consumer streaming offerings for some of the world’s biggest sporting clubs and leagues, including EuroLeague, WNBA, World Rugby, Union of European Football Association (UEFA), and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).