X expands its ‘Gametime’ sports hub beyond the NFL, starting with MLB

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: TechCrunch

What happened

X is turning its NFL-focused Gametime feature into a year-round sports destination, starting with MLB and with other professional leagues to follow.

Key facts

  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:10:00 UTC.

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Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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  1. X expands its ‘Gametime’ sports hub beyond the NFL, starting with MLB

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