{
  "id": 9697634,
  "title": "Dodgers Break Attendance Record for Second Straight Year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/dodgers-break-attendance-record-for-second-straight-year",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T04:14:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-break-attendance-record-second-041443409.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Dodgers have set a new fan-attendance record at Dodger Stadium for the 2025-2026 season, selling 4,034,219 tickets, according to the team's announcement on Thursday. This surpasses the previous record of 4,012,470 fans established last year. The Dodgers have now achieved two consecutive seasons with over four million fans in attendance. The team's success has translated to their road games as well, leading Major League Baseball in road attendance with 2,820,413 fans, averaging 36,159 at opposing stadiums in 2026.\n\nManager Dave Roberts attributed the high attendance to a combination of factors. He noted that the stadium hosts fans from diverse backgrounds, creating an exciting atmosphere. Roberts also highlighted the team's investment in star players, stating, \"If you build it, they will come.\" This strategy has evidently paid off, as the Dodgers attract a large and enthusiastic fan base. The presence of stars like Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, along with notable American players such as Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts, further contributes to the team's appeal. Roberts emphasized that the Dodgers offer an exceptional baseball experience, making it one of the best places to enjoy a Major League Baseball game.",
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Dodgers have broken their fan-attendance record at Dodger Stadium, selling 4,034,219 tickets for the 2025-2026 season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dodgers set new attendance record for 2025-2026 season with 4,034,219 tickets sold.",
    "Surpassed previous record of 4,012,470 fans set last year.",
    "Achieved two consecutive seasons with over four million fans in attendance."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Dodgers' record-breaking attendance for the second straight year cements their status as a leading draw in Major League Baseball, validating their strategy of investing in star players and creating a diverse, exciting fan experience.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}