The 2024 World Series is off to a strong start, with viewership numbers reaching their best since 2017. The Los Angeles Dodgers' 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees has sparked interest in the series, with the opening two games averaging 14.54 million total viewers. This marks an increase of 65% compared to last year's Game 2, which averaged 8.15 million viewers. The presence of star players Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, as well as the large media markets of LA and NYC, have contributed to the surge in viewership.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonifitzgerald/2024/10/27/world-series-ratings-off-to-a-hot-start-with-viewers-best-since-2017/