Zillow Steps Up to the Plate: New MLB Partnership Brings ‘Home’ to America’s Pastime

SEATTLE, WA – In a multiyear agreement announced today, March 23, 2026, Zillow has become the official real estate and home rentals marketplace partner of Major League Baseball (MLB). The partnership, spanning the entire baseball season from spring training through the postseason, will integrate Zillow across national broadcasting, streaming platforms, digital channels and within ballparks nationwide.

The move unites two brands deeply connected by the concept of “home,” a theme central to both America’s national pastime and the core mission of Zillow. Beverly W. Jackson, Zillow’s vice president of Brand and Product Marketing, highlighted the synergy, stating, “Baseball is one of the few places where getting ‘home’ is literally the point of the game. And for millions of Americans, exploring homes online has become a pastime of its own. But Zillow is more than where the journey starts — we’re building tools and products to help buyers, sellers and renters move through every step on their journey home.”

This isn’t simply a branding exercise. The partnership aims to connect the emotional resonance of baseball – home plate, home field advantage, the joy of cheering for the home team – with the practical realities of finding and securing a place to call home. Zillow sees parallels between the milestones celebrated on the baseball diamond and the significant life events associated with homeownership, from first-time purchases to growing families.

The integration will be extensive. Zillow’s presence will be felt throughout the season via national marketing campaigns airing on MLB Network, MLB.TV, and Apple TV+. The company will also have a year-round league sponsorship, on-site activations and hospitality experiences at All-Star Week and Postseason events, and will present the “Pennant Chase” across MLB’s owned and operated media platforms.

For Zillow, which connects hundreds of millions of consumers with real estate resources each month, this partnership represents a significant opportunity to reach a broad and engaged audience. The company offers a comprehensive ecosystem for renters, buyers, and sellers, providing tools for browsing listings, comparing rentals, tracking home values, and managing the entire moving process.

Uzma Rawn Dowler, MLB’s chief marketing officer and senior vice president of Global Corporate Partnerships, emphasized the cultural alignment between the two organizations. “The start of baseball season is about the feeling that there’s no place like home,” Dowler said. “It’s a fresh start filled with optimism and shared rituals. Partnering with Zillow connects that tradition to a brand that plays a meaningful role in helping people find a place of their own, and we think MLB’s extensive marketing ecosystem can extend that brand connection even further.”

The partnership also builds upon Zillow’s 2026 brand platform, “Someday starts today,” which encourages individuals to take the first step towards achieving their goals. The timing is deliberate; just as each baseball team begins the season with the hope of a championship run, Zillow aims to inspire people to begin their own journeys toward finding the perfect home.

This isn’t Zillow’s first foray into the sports world, but it marks a particularly high-profile collaboration. The company plans to continue expanding its presence across sports, music, and other cultural events throughout 2026, reinforcing its message of empowerment and progress.

The agreement underscores the evolving landscape of sports sponsorships, where brands are increasingly seeking partnerships that resonate with core values and offer opportunities for meaningful engagement beyond traditional advertising. For both Zillow and MLB, this collaboration represents a strategic alignment designed to strengthen brand identity and connect with fans on a deeper level.

As the 2026 MLB season unfolds, fans can expect to see Zillow’s presence woven into the fabric of the game, from broadcasts and digital platforms to the ballpark experience itself. The partnership promises to be a season-long celebration of home, both on and off the field.

The next major event for MLB will be the start of the regular season on March 26, 2026, with several key matchups scheduled across the league. Fans can find the full schedule and broadcast information on MLB.com.

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