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MLB Attendance Rises for Second Consecutive Year, Reaching 71 Million

New rule changes and competitive races drive Major League Baseball's highest attendance since 2017.

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Feb 16, 2023; Dunedin, FL, USA; Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks to the media at the Grapefruit League Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • MLB's 2024 season saw a total attendance of 71.35 million, marking a 0.9% increase from 2023.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers led the league with 3.94 million attendees, followed by Philadelphia, San Diego, New York Yankees, and Atlanta.
  • New rule changes, including a pitch clock and larger bases, have contributed to the rise in attendance and faster game times.
  • Oakland Athletics recorded the lowest attendance with 922,286 in their final season before moving to Sacramento.
  • Television viewership also increased, with ESPN’s Sunday night telecasts up 6% and MLB.TV streaming minutes up 14%.