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World Series Game 7 Draws Record 25.98 Million Viewers

11/4/2025

Summary

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Game 7 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays averaged 25.98 million viewers in the U.S., peaking at 31.54 million.
This viewership marked the largest audience for a World Series game since 2017.
In Canada, 18.5 million viewers, or 46% of the population, watched at least part of the game, peaking at 14 million.
The game became the most-watched English-language broadcast in Canada outside the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Final viewership numbers are expected to increase as more data is released.

History

Historical Context

The 2017 World Series marked a historic moment for the Houston Astros, who won their first championship on November 1, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7. This series set a record with 25 home runs, reflecting a growing trend in sports viewership, as evidenced by the 25.98 million viewers for Game 7, highlighting baseball's cultural significance in North America.

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Story summary

Game 7 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays averaged 25.98 million viewers in the U.S., peaking at 31.54 million.
This viewership marked the largest audience for a World Series game since 2017.
In Canada, 18.5 million viewers, or 46% of the population, watched at least part of the game, peaking at 14 million.
The game became the most-watched English-language broadcast in Canada outside the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Final viewership numbers are expected to increase as more data is released.

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