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Dodgers’ Game 7 Thriller Draws 27.3 Million in U.S., Capping MLB’s Rebound as Labor Clash Nears

Final Nielsen numbers confirm a ratings surge that strengthens MLB’s business case ahead of contentious labor talks.

TORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 31: Miguel Rojas #72, Enrique Hernández #8, and Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays, 3-1, as Addison Barger #47 reacts after being forced out at second base in game six of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on October 31, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates with the Commissioner's Trophy after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

Overview

  • Los Angeles beat Toronto 5–4 in 11 innings to repeat as World Series champions, their third title in six seasons.
  • Fox’s final U.S. audience for Game 7 was 27.3 million with a peak of 33.1 million, the largest World Series game since 2017.
  • In Canada, Sportsnet averaged 10.9 million viewers for Game 7 with 18.5 million Canadians tuning in at some point, bringing the combined U.S.–Canada average to about 38.2 million.
  • The seven-game series averaged 15.7 million viewers on Fox as MLB reported rising attendance, record postseason tune-in and strong ad sales across marquee events.
  • Owners and the MLBPA face a fraught bargaining cycle before the Dec. 1, 2026 CBA expiry, with payroll disparities highlighted by the Dodgers’ reported $416.8 million payroll and $104.2 million in 2026 commitments to stars fueling debate over competitive balance.