ViewLift, a global leader in end-to-end streaming technology, announced the launch of the new ROOT SPORTS Stream app, delivering Seattle Mariners games and ROOT SPORTS programming directly to fans across the Pacific Northwest—with or without a cable or satellite subscription.
ViewLift now powers streaming platforms for 11 top-tier US professional sports teams, underscoring its position as the industry's most trusted digital distribution partner for sports.
ROOT SPORTS Stream is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) and TV Everywhere streaming solution available now at RootSportsStream.com and on iOS and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV. The app, priced at $19.99 per month, will be coming soon to Roku, with further device releases planned.
As ViewLift continues to revolutionize how sports content is consumed, its roster now includes streaming platforms for the NHL and professional teams across that League, as well as the NBA, MLB, the Professional Fighters League, LIV Golf, World Racing Group, and other sports leagues and teams worldwide. The company's robust cloud-based platform ensures seamless, buffer-free streaming and supports flexible monetization models, real-time analytics, fan personalization, and rapid deployment. Chris Wagner of OTT Advisors assisted ROOT and the Mariners regarding their digital distribution strategy.
The ROOT SPORTS Stream app offers:
- Live and on-demand Mariners baseball
- Full ROOT SPORTS programming lineup
- Cross-device access with a user-friendly interface
- Seamless authentication for existing ROOT SPORTS subscribers
Rick Allen, CEO of ViewLift
Our mission is to help leading sports organizations meet their fans where they are—on the devices and platforms they use every day. With the launch of ROOT SPORTS Stream, the Mariners are transforming the fan experience in one of the most innovative tech-forward regions of the country. We're proud to add them to the growing list of pro teams who trust ViewLift to power their direct-to-consumer streaming.