Yankees-Dodgers Series Draws Record MLB Viewership

High-profile matchups between marquee teams prove to be major ratings drivers for FOX and ESPN.

Saturday's game was the most-watched regular-season MLB telecast since 2022, with 2.91 million viewers.
Viewership increased by 14% compared to the same window last year, despite a weaker lead-in from the Belmont Stakes.
ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball also saw a 6% rise in ratings and an 18% increase in viewership.
The Phillies-Mets London Series experienced mixed results, with varied ratings and viewership across FOX and ESPN.
The popularity of these games highlights the impact of star power and big market teams on MLB's television ratings.