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MLB All-Star Game Sees 3% Viewership Drop but Remains Ratings Leader

Peak viewership of 8.1 million underscores baseball’s growing appeal.

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Jul 15, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; The National League players celebrate during in a home run swing off tiebreaker in the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
National League designated hitter Kyle Schwarber celebrates with teammates after hitting three home runs in the All-Star Game “swing off” to beat the American League on Tuesday night.

Overview

  • The 2025 All-Star Game averaged a 3.8 rating with 7.19 million viewers on Fox, marking a 3% decline from last year’s 7.44 million.
  • The midsummer classic peaked at 8.1 million viewers in the 9:15 p.m. ET quarter-hour, making it the most-watched program on Fox since the Super Bowl.
  • MLB introduced its first swing-off to decide the All-Star Game winner, with Kyle Schwarber’s three successful swings clinching a 7-6 National League victory.
  • Despite the year-over-year dip, the All-Star Game outpaced the NBA All-Star Game and NFL Pro Bowl, each averaging 4.7 million viewers.
  • MLB attendance reached 71.4 million in 2024—the highest since 2017—and remains on pace for further growth in 2025, while streaming minutes continue to set new records.