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World Series Thrills: Record Viewership in Canada, Japan

10/29/2025

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The World Series moved to Dodger Stadium.
In Canada, Game 1 averaged 7 million viewers on Sportsnet, the highest for a Blue Jays game on that network.
In Canada, Game 2 drew 6.6 million viewers.
In the United States, Game 1 averaged 13.3 million viewers, down 13% from last year.
Japanese audiences for Game 1 reached 11.8 million.

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Story summary

The World Series moved to Dodger Stadium.
In Canada, Game 1 averaged 7 million viewers on Sportsnet, the highest for a Blue Jays game on that network.
In Canada, Game 2 drew 6.6 million viewers.
In the United States, Game 1 averaged 13.3 million viewers, down 13% from last year.
Japanese audiences for Game 1 reached 11.8 million.