Minor League Baseball Standardizes on Haivision’s Makito X4 for Live Video Encoding
Event summary
- Haivision’s Makito X4 named the official video encoder for Minor League Baseball (MiLB), supporting live game video contribution across 120 teams.
- MiLB will deploy Makito X4 encoders nationwide to standardize ultra-low latency live video transport for 8,000+ games annually.
- Haivision’s SRT protocol and SRT Gateway already used by MiLB to stabilize long-haul transport from resource-constrained venues.
- Rollout begins in the 2026 season as part of MiLB’s broader live video infrastructure refresh.
The big picture
This partnership underscores the growing demand for ultra-low latency, cloud-based live video solutions in professional sports. MiLB’s geographically distributed production environment presents a significant scalability challenge, making this deal a strategic win for Haivision in the sports broadcasting sector. The integration of Haivision’s SRT protocol further solidifies its position in the live video streaming market.
What we're watching
- Technology Integration
- How the phased rollout of Makito X4 will impact MiLB’s live video production workflows and broadcast quality.
- Market Expansion
- Whether Haivision can leverage this partnership to secure similar deals with other sports leagues or large-scale live event producers.
- Competitive Positioning
- The pace at which Haivision can differentiate itself in the live video streaming market against competitors like AWS Elemental and Harmonic.
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