Ross Video debuts automated scoring and captioning at 2026 MLB All-Star Week

The deployment of CapGo addresses the shifting regulatory landscape for live sports, where venue captioning is transitioning from a courtesy to a strict compliance requirement. By integrating accessibility tech directly into the primary production stack, Ross is enabling teams to manage captions as a live content asset rather than a separate overhead. This move standardizes the high-frequency data of MLB—such as StatCast and pitch-by-pitch metrics—into a unified workflow, reducing the risk of human error during high-stakes broadcasts. Watch for whether these automated scoring modules become standard across regional sports networks as MLB continues to centralize and modernize its production pipeline.

The technological expansion at Citizens Bank Park aligns with a broader $5.5 million infrastructure investment into Philadelphia for the 2026 All-Star festivities, which also mark America’s 250th anniversary. Per MLB.com (March 2026), the Phillies recently completed extensive venue upgrades, including the installation of new LED ring displays on the suite level fascia and five 25-foot-tall LED towers at the team store entrance. This hardware supports the league’s move toward more data-heavy fan engagement, utilizing synchronized light shows triggered by game events and real-time statistical feeds across the stadium’s digital footprint.

Simultaneously, the focus on automated captioning reflects looming regulatory deadlines. Per the FCC and legal analyses from TestPros (February 2025), new requirements taking effect in August 2026 will mandate that caption settings on video devices be 'readily accessible' and more easily configurable for users. While these rules primarily target consumer devices and MVPDs, the broader push for accessibility under ADA Title II is driving professional sports venues to adopt AI-powered solutions like Ross’s CapGo to ensure accuracy and speed for public address announcements and live commentary without relying on human stenographers.

Technological innovation in 2026 also extends to on-field officiating. Per TechSpot (July 2025), MLB has been aggressively testing its Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system in minor league environments with the goal of full implementation for the 2026 regular season. The reliance on Hawk-Eye pose-tracking cameras and markerless motion capture for bat and body tracking underscores a league-wide pivot toward a 'content supply chain' model. This strategy, highlighted in industry analyses from Forbes (July 2026), aims to offset declining linear television viewership—down 2% year-over-year—by driving a 24% increase in unique streamers through personalized, data-rich broadcasts.