Perfect Game.TV Sets New Milestones in 2024
Perfect Game, renowned as the leading youth baseball and softball platform, has unveiled impressive achievements for PerfectGame.TV (PGTV), marking a transformative year in 2024. The company reported record heights in viewership, engagement, and live event broadcasts, showcasing its burgeoning influence within the sports media arena.
Viewership Stats
During the past year, PGTV registered an astounding 37 million video plays across all its platforms, solidifying its position as the premier destination for baseball aficionados. Additionally, the platform engaged 13 million unique users, reflecting a phenomenal 76% rise compared to 2023. This surge has added roughly 5 million fresh viewers to the community, highlighting the growing interest in youth baseball.
Increased Live Event Coverage
The increase in the number of live events broadcasted by PGTV has been significant, escalating from 29 events in 2023 to 38 in 2024. This expansion reflects PGTV's commitment to providing comprehensive coverage of youth baseball events. In total, PGTV aired 97 live games, connecting millions of fans to the exhilarating moments of youth baseball.
Spectacular Live Viewership Growth
Live event viewership saw a remarkable increase, with a total of 4,459,532 viewers tuning in, marking nearly a 156% year-over-year boost. Notable event performances include:
- - WWBA World Championships: Held from October 17-21, the event attracted 730,000 live viewers, a whopping increase of 534% from the previous year.
- - 9/10/11/12u All-State Championship Games: This event, taking place from November 3-10, recorded 440,000 live viewers, up by 316% year-over-year.
- - 11u World Series Championship Game: Nearly 60,000 viewers joined in on June 18, showcasing a 385% increase compared to the past year's figures.
Overall, the live viewership more than doubled from 559,000 in 2022 to 4.46 million in 2024, reflecting an astonishing growth of nearly 700% over two years. These accomplishments underline PGTV's ability to engage audiences enthusiastically and offer exceptional value to stakeholders.
A Transformative Year
"2024 has marked a transformative phase for PGTV," remarked Perfect Game's CEO, Rob Ponger. "Our ability to deliver high-quality youth baseball content has not only drawn millions of new viewers but has also deepened our connection with the global baseball community. The data reveal the profound passion that exists for youth sports around the world, reaffirming our mission to showcase the most talented young players."
As PGTV eyes the future, the organization plans to further enhance its programming, broaden its event coverage, and sustain its connection with an ever-growing youth baseball fan base across the globe.
About Perfect Game
Perfect Game is recognized as the largest elite youth baseball and softball platform, actively orchestrating over 9,800 events and competitions annually across the United States. The organization is dedicated to providing aspiring amateur players with opportunities for exposure, assisting them in their pursuit of collegiate or professional baseball careers. Each year, countless athletes showcase their skills in front of college recruiters and professional scouts at Perfect Game events, contributing to the development of future talent in Major League Baseball.