MLB Postseason Surges to Highest Viewership Since 2017

BREAKING: Major League Baseball (MLB) has just reported a significant surge in postseason viewership, marking the highest levels since 2017. As of the League Championship Series, viewership averages 4.48 million in the U.S., reflecting a robust 13% increase compared to last year, according to MLB and Nielsen.

This surge is primarily attributed to the excitement from the first two rounds of the postseason. The American League Championship Series (ALCS), broadcast on Fox, Fox Sports 1, and Fox Deportes, averaged an impressive 4.99 million viewers across its seven games. This figure is consistent with last year’s ALCS on TNT Sports, where the New York Yankees triumphed over the Cleveland Guardians in a swift five-game series.

Fans across the globe are tuning in, highlighted by the Toronto Blue Jays’ thrilling 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7, which captivated 9.03 million viewers—the most-watched ALCS game in eight years. The audience peaked at a staggering 12.35 million during the ninth inning, showcasing the high stakes and nail-biting action fans crave.

The ALCS has not only gained traction in the U.S. but also witnessed impressive growth in Canada and Japan. Toronto’s monumental victory to reach the World Series for the first time since 1993 averaged 6 million viewers in Canada, marking it as the most-watched Blue Jays game on Sportsnet. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani’s extraordinary performance in Game 4 drew an average of 10.26 million viewers in Japan, making it the second most-watched League Championship Series game in the country’s history.

The excitement surrounding MLB’s postseason is palpable, especially as fans rally behind stars like Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki. The NLCS has also set a record in Japan, averaging 7.34 million viewers—a remarkable 26% increase over last year, further emphasizing the growing international interest in the sport.

As the postseason continues, all eyes are on the upcoming games. With the momentum building, MLB’s storytelling and thrilling matchups are expected to keep fans engaged and watching. This historic viewership not only highlights the sport’s popularity but also sets the stage for an exciting World Series ahead.

Stay tuned for more updates as the action unfolds!