The Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory over the New York Yankees has brought in massive TV viewership numbers. According to Forbes, Game 5 drew an average of 18.6 million viewers across FOX, FOX Deportes, and streaming platforms, making it the most-watched Game 5 since 2017. The series averaged 15.808 million viewers, ranking it behind only a few recent World Series.

The significant jump in viewership is attributed to the massive brand appeal of the Dodgers and Yankees, as well as the historic collapse by the Yankees in Game 5. Additionally, the series matched up two of the biggest markets in the country, resulting in high ratings for both Los Angeles and San Diego.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurybrown/2024/11/01/how-the-dodgers-yankees-world-series-tv-viewership-compares-over-the-last-15-years/