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World Series Ratings Defy Low Expectations
28 Oct
Summary
- World Series viewership only down 6% despite small-market teams.
- Game 1 averaged 12.26 million viewers; Game 2 averaged 10.85 million.
- Teams with best records this season played in the Fall Classic.
The World Series featuring the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays has surpassed predictions for television viewership. Initial ratings for the first two games showed only a modest 6% decline compared to the previous year's Fall Classic.
Fox Sports expressed satisfaction with these figures, noting that few anticipated such strong performance given the participating teams. Game 1 alone drew 12.26 million viewers, with Game 2 following at 10.85 million, topping their respective nights in broadcast viewership.
This outcome contrasts with forecasts that suggested viewership might rival the record-lows of the prior year's series. Factors contributing to the stronger ratings include Milwaukee's consistent performance and fan base, along with the matchup pitting the season's two best baseball records against each other.
