The big home runs? The biggest home runs? The most exciting ninth-inning of the World Series in recent memory? All of it made for some must-see television. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Game 7 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays, on Saturday, proved to be an immediate classic. FOX Sports revealed Monday that 25.984million viewers watched the game on FOX Sports and FOX. This is the highest-rated World Series game ever since Game 7 of 2017 Fall Classic when the Houston Astros beat the Dodgers. The average viewership for that game was 28.287 millions. Saturday’s game had a peak audience of 31.543 millions viewers from 11:30-11.45 p.m. ET window. Around that time, the game was going into extra innings after Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas homered to tie the score, 4-4, at the end of the ninth inning. Will Smith, the Dodgers’ catcher, hit the game-winning home run in 11th inning before World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamimoto completed a double play to end the series in bottom half of frame. World Series Highlights: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays, Game 7 on FOX [Relive our Game 7 coverage: 7 Takeaways | Yamamoto’s Greatness] The dramatic end helped improve viewership by 10% over the previous World Series Game 7, in which the Washington Nationals beat the Astros back in 2019. This game had an average of 23.187 millions viewers. DODGERS BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPS Papi, A-Rod & Jeter react to EPIC 2025 World Series vs. Blue Jays Saturday’s Game 7 was also FOX’s most-watched Saturday primetime telecast since Jan. 18. The Washington Commanders defeated the Detroit Lions at the divisional round in the NFL playoffs. Tuesday will bring the final viewership numbers for the World Series in 2025. Want the best stories delivered to your inbox every day? Follow leagues, players, and teams to receive a daily newsletter! FOLLOW Personalize your FOX Sport experience by following your favorites
2025-11-03 20:33:56
Dodgers-Blue Jays Game 7: Most Watched World Series Game Since 2017
