Major League Baseball (MLB) has canceled its planned 2025 Paris Games due to a lack of a promoter, according to Associated Press (AP) sources. The Paris Games were scheduled to be the first MLB regular-season games held in Europe.
The games were set to be held at the Stade de France in Paris, France, and were expected to feature the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs. The games were originally scheduled for June 13-14, 2025, but MLB was unable to find a promoter to organize the event.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement that the league was disappointed by the cancellation of the Paris Games. “We were excited about the prospect of bringing Major League Baseball to Paris and we appreciate the efforts of all involved in the planning process,” Manfred said. “We look forward to continuing our efforts to bring the game of baseball to fans around the world.”
The cancellation of the Paris Games is a major setback for MLB’s international ambitions. The league has been looking to expand its global presence, and the Paris Games were seen as a major step in that direction.
The Paris Games would have been the first MLB regular-season games held in Europe since the league began playing international games in 1996. MLB has held regular-season games in Mexico, Japan, and Australia in recent years, but had yet to venture into Europe.
The cancellation of the Paris Games is a major blow to MLB’s international ambitions, but the league remains committed to expanding its global presence. MLB will continue to explore opportunities to bring the game of baseball to fans around the world.
