Overview
- Fox’s finalized Nielsen Big Data + Panel count shows 27.3 million U.S. viewers for Game 7 with a 33.1 million peak, the most for a World Series game since 2017.
- Sportsnet reports a 10.9 million average in Canada and 45% of the population watching some or all of Game 7, bringing combined English-language viewership to about 38.2 million.
- The seven-game series averaged 15.7 million U.S. viewers, and MLB’s finale outdrew the NBA Finals’ Game 7 by roughly 10 million viewers.
- MLB cites strong 2025 business results, including 71.4 million in attendance, a record $2.05 billion in team sponsorships, and Dodgers local revenue surpassing $1 billion.
- With the Basic Agreement expiring Dec. 1, 2026, union chief Tony Clark says no talks have begun as debates over payroll disparity intensify, including scrutiny of the Dodgers’ $416.8 million payroll and a $104.2 million core cost figure for 2026.