MLB Division Series Extends Postseason Ratings Streak
Fox Sports and TNT Sports saw initial viewership lifts in the Division Series.
The MLB Division Series has kicked off with impressive ratings figures, extending a strong postseason performance. Fox Sports reported that its coverage of the National League Division Series, which featured the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers, averaged 3.2 million viewers over the first two days, a 2% increase from the previous year's AL Division Series.
The highlight of the two-day span was Game 1, with 5.48 million viewers, the highest-rated LDS Game 1 since 2018. Meanwhile, TNT Sports' coverage of the American League Division Series, encompassing the New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Guardians, averaged 2.8 million viewers for a Saturday doubleheader, a 6% increase from 2024's comparable figures.
Despite competing against NFL broadcasts, the Division Series has demonstrated resilience, with the White Sox and Rays leading their series 2-0. The postseason has also seen strong ratings for lower-revenue teams, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers each starting a 2-1 series. The start of the Division Series saw competition from NFL games, but Fox Sports' numbers remained robust.
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