GuardiansTV Subscribers Eligible for Free Tickets After Streaming Issues on Opening Day
Major League Baseball started its 2025 season with a full lineup of opening day games, but fans looking to watch on the MLB.TV app or newly-launched streaming platforms like CLEGuardians.TV faced issues with error messages, blackout restrictions, and crashes.
To address these technical hiccups, MLB and the Guardians are offering a gesture of goodwill to subscribers who experienced these streaming problems. Those affected will receive four free upper deck tickets to an April or May game (excluding the sold-out home opener), as shared in an email on Friday morning. Specifics for eligible fans will be provided next week.
The email expressed apologies for the inconvenience caused by the temporary stream outage during yesterday’s game and thanked fans for their patience. GuardiansTV subscriptions are priced at $19.99 per month or $99.99 annually.
Beyond streaming woes, the Guardians faced last-minute challenges airing their game against the Royals as agreements with cable and satellite providers were finalized just prior to the first pitch. These agreements followed the bankruptcy of Bally Sports’ parent company, leaving the team without a permanent television outlet.
For those who missed it, the Guardians triumphed in extra innings against the Royals.
It seems that the 2025 baseball season is off to a dramatic start, not just on the field, but also in the realm of streaming and broadcasting. If these issues are resolved promptly, fans can look forward to an exciting season ahead.
