about 2 months ago

Why MLB Canceled Yankees-Blue Jays London Series Despite Global Expansion Push

MLB axed the 2026 London Series between the Yankees and Blue Jays due to a conflict with Leeds-West Ham’s Premier League match, leaving no time to convert London Stadium. “We remain interested in Europe,” commissioner Rob Manfred said, citing London as a “jumping off point.” MLB also eyes India, Mexico, Japan, and Korea as global expansion targets.