Dodgers Win World Series Game 7 Drawing 26M Viewers, Highest Since 2017

The Los Angeles Dodgers' dramatic 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series attracted nearly 26 million viewers, marking the most-watched MLB game since the 2017 World Series. The game, which extended into extra innings, peaked at over 31 million viewers and represented a 10% increase over the 2019 Game 7 viewership. The Dodgers overcame significant deficits and secured their second consecutive championship, becoming the first repeat champions since the late 1990s Yankees. This high viewership reflects strong fan engagement amid MLB’s recent rule changes and expanded playoff rounds designed to speed up games and maintain interest. The viewership data combines Nielsen ratings and streaming figures but excludes the Toronto market due to Nielsen's limitations there. MLB is currently negotiating new media rights deals with major broadcasters following the planned end of its long-standing ESPN agreement after 2025.