TVING’s original dating reality show ‘Rivals in the Outfield♥’ premieres on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. The release date and time are listed together on TVING’s official content page and in TVING Ads materials, which introduce the program as an eight-episode series.
Premiering September 14 at 6 p.m. in an Eight-Episode Run
The only confirmed release platform at present is TVING. The program follows men and women who support rival professional baseball teams as they watch games together at real ballparks and look for romance. It has been presented as a production featuring members of the general public, but the names and personal information of participants by episode have not been confirmed in official materials.
A Format Combining Real Baseball Games with Blind Dates
The production team first identifies each participant’s ideal type and then matches the men and women. First meetings, dates, and choices then unfold at real games. TVING Ads describes the program as combining actual baseball games and blind dates with live psychological analysis from the commentators. Watching a game and navigating a dating reality show take place together within the same program.
The Choices Determine Both the Couple and the Season Ticket
The program’s rules depend on whether the participants choose each other. If both people choose one another, they become a couple. If only one person chooses the other, only the participant who was chosen receives a KBO League season ticket. If neither person chooses the other, neither a couple nor a season ticket is awarded.
Lee Yong-jin, Hwang Jae-gyun, and Jeong Ye-in Join as MCs
TVING’s official page lists Lee Yong-jin, Hwang Jae-gyun, and Jeong Ye-in among the cast, while Yonhap News and Newsis reported that the three will serve as MCs. Lee Gi-yeon and Lee Eon-ju are listed as creators. Accordingly, the key details to confirm before the premiere are whether the show will be released on Monday, September 14, at 6 p.m., and its eight-episode schedule. The detailed participant lineup will need to be checked separately once official information is released.