Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited concluded its broadcast of Baseball United’s inaugural season as the Mid East Falcons clinched the first-ever United Series championship with a commanding 8–1 victory over the Mumbai Cobras at the Baseball United Ballpark in Dubai.

The final marked the culmination of a month-long season that introduced professional baseball to Indian audiences on an unprecedented scale.

According to a press note, the championship finale was telecast live in both English and Hindi across Zee5, Zee Café SD, &Flix SD and &Pictures HD, ensuring wide access for viewers across the country.

On the field, Shotaro Kasahara delivered a standout performance, allowing just two hits in six scoreless innings while striking out six batters. Munenori Kawasaki was named the United Series MVP after scoring two RBIs and one run in the final, finishing the series with an impressive .417 batting average.

The partnership between Zee and Baseball United brought all 21 games of Season One to Indian screens across November and December, marking the first time professional baseball received such extensive, multi-region broadcast exposure in India. The tournament featured four founding franchises — the Arabia Wolves, Mid East Falcons, Karachi Monarchs and the Mumbai Cobras. After dropping the opening game of the finals, the Falcons bounced back to win the next two matches and seal the championship.

“We are incredibly proud to have partnered with Baseball United to bring this groundbreaking season to Indian audiences. Over 21 thrilling games, we’ve witnessed the birth of a new sporting culture in India. The passion and engagement from fans across the country has exceeded our expectations and validates our vision of diversifying India’s sports entertainment landscape. This historic championship finale showcased the very best of professional baseball—exceptional athleticism, strategic brilliance, and the kind of nail-biting drama that creates lifelong fans. We look forward to continuing this partnership and bringing even more world-class baseball action to Indian fans in the seasons ahead. Congratulations to the champions on their well-deserved victory,” said Laxmi Shetty, Head – Advertisement Revenue, Broadcast and Digital, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.

Kash Shaikh, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of Baseball United, said, “This inaugural season has been nothing short of extraordinary, and we couldn’t have asked for a better partner than ‘Z’ to share this journey with fans across India. The championship victory caps off a thrilling month of world-class baseball that has captivated audiences and introduced millions of Indians to the speed, strategy, and excitement of our sport. Witnessing Indian players compete on a professional stage has been truly inspiring, and their performance demonstrates the incredible potential of Indian baseball. We are grateful to ‘Z’ for their commitment to this vision and for helping us connect with India’s passionate sports community. This is just the beginning of an exciting journey, and we can’t wait to build on this foundation in Season Two.”

The United Series Championship was played across December 12, 13 and 14, bringing Baseball United’s 21-game season to a close. The season also featured participation from players backed by 20 Major League Baseball legends, including Mariano Rivera, Barry Larkin, Adrián Beltré and Albert Pujols.

Zee’s coverage went beyond live matches, with Zee5 offering supplementary content such as player profiles, ballpark highlights, Baseball 101 educational clips, behind-the-scenes features and an original documentary chronicling the league’s development. The partnership was further amplified through four weeks of promotion across Zee’s linear and OTT platforms, reaching viewers nationwide.

With the Mid East Falcons crowned champions, Zee and Baseball United are now focused on expanding baseball’s footprint in India and supporting the growth of local talent as the league looks ahead to its next season.