Sorare, a fantasy football game that allows players to trade, sell, buy and manage their virtual team with digital player cards, has announced that it has partnered with Major League Baseball (MLB).
The Sorare platform is one of the largest fantasy NFT platforms and was valued at $4.3 billion last year.
MLB will allow its players to work together with Sorare to release the first MLB NFT (free-to-earn) game expected to launch this summer.
NFT baseball game to offer more exclusive features
As an official partner of the MLB, the Sorare platform will allow its fans to share and celebrate their passion through games. This will be the first gaming company that Sorare has had beyond football.
Sorare co-founder and CEO, Nicolás Julia, said:
“MLB has been at the forefront of interactive gaming for decades, while baseball has some of the oldest and most established forms of sports memorabilia. Today, as digital engagement and technology evolve for a new generation, our partnership has helped a new and broader fan base connect with America’s pastime… The connection between Americans and baseball is enduring. And baseball has always been at the forefront of new technology and innovation, which is why we are proud that the MLB and MLBPA have chosen Sorare to bring an NFT MLB game to fans around the world.”
MLB Game will allow its fans to create the best NFT teams representing Major League Baseball players and connect with clubs, athletes and leagues in a live baseball gaming experience.
Additionally, Sorare has been making progressive moves since the beginning by developing some experiences that go beyond just collecting NFTs. Sorare has also been building on these experiences by combining digital assets with free-to-play games that fans can manage their favorite players, as well as earn weekly rewards and unlock utilities for NFTs.
Engage the fans
With the new Baseball NFT game, there is a tremendous opportunity for the league to attract new fans around the world, as well as introduce existing baseball fans to Sorare’s other group of 1.8 million registered users in 185 countries.
Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr said:
“The connections we build with our fans are vital, and Sorare understands the importance of that bond.”
