Overview

• MLB reported total season attendance of 71,409,421, marking a third consecutive year of growth.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers drew 4,012,470 fans to set a club record, and the San Diego Padres also established a new franchise high.
• Television audiences increased in the U.S. and Japan, with NHK’s coverage averaging 2.65 million viewers, up 20% to a record level.
• The average game length was 2 hours 38 minutes, remaining under 2:40 for the third straight season since the pitch clock was introduced.
• The league noted a younger fan profile, with a lower average age among ticket buyers and an uptick in younger viewers.