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Chiefs vs. Commanders Smashes World Series Ratings with 17.6M

10/30/2025

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On October 29, 2025, the NFL's Monday Night Football featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders drew 17.6 million viewers, surpassing World Series Game 3 at 11.4 million.
Game 3 also featured the Los Angeles Dodgers' 18-inning win and peaked at 13.2 million viewers late in the game.
Despite strong numbers, the World Series could not match the NFL's ratings, highlighting ongoing competition between the two major U.S. sports.

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On October 29, 2025, the NFL's Monday Night Football featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders drew 17.6 million viewers, surpassing World Series Game 3 at 11.4 million.
Game 3 also featured the Los Angeles Dodgers' 18-inning win and peaked at 13.2 million viewers late in the game.
Despite strong numbers, the World Series could not match the NFL's ratings, highlighting ongoing competition between the two major U.S. sports.