How many people watched the 2025 World Series?.

Global Audience

The 2025 World Series between the Dodgers and Blue Jays drew an enormous global following. Across all markets, the series amassed roughly 238 million viewers, averaging 34 million per game—the largest worldwide audience for a World Series since 1992 and a 19% increase from last year.

United States

American viewership led the way, averaging 16.1 million viewers per game. That makes the 2025 matchup the most-watched World Series in the U.S. since 2017. One striking trend: fans 17 and under surged by 11%, making it the strongest youth turnout in eight years.

Canada

The Blue Jays’ return to the championship stage ignited huge interest across Canada. The series averaged 8.1 million Canadian viewers per game, and Game 7 alone hit 11.6 million, turning the finale into a genuine national moment.

Japan

Japanese viewership delivered one of the biggest surprises. With stars like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki front and center, interest skyrocketed.

• Game 6: 13.1 million viewers on NHK-G — the most-watched World Series game ever on a single network in Japan.

• Game 7: 12 million viewers on NHK-BS.
  Across the series, Japan averaged 9.7 million viewers per game, surpassing even Canada.