MLB Tokyo Series Breaks Records in Sales and Viewership

The Dodgers swept the Cubs in the season opener as Shohei Ohtani and Takashi Murakami collaborations fueled $40 million in merchandise sales.

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs in both games of the Tokyo Series, starting the 2025 MLB season 2-0.
Fanatics reported $40 million in merchandise and trading card sales, making it the company's most successful event to date.
The Takashi Murakami-designed limited-edition collection sold out in under an hour, alongside highly sought-after trading cards featuring Shohei Ohtani.
Over 200,000 fans visited MLB Official Stores in Tokyo during the series, requiring 140 registers to manage demand.
The first game drew 25 million viewers in Japan, showcasing the global appeal of Japanese MLB stars like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki.