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# World Series Game 7 pulls in nearly 26 million viewers on Fox

> NEW YORK, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Nearly 26 million viewers tuned in for Game 7 of the baseball World Series, the most since 2017, broadcaster Fox said on Monday after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a dramatic finale.

By Reuters · Published 3 November 2025, 23:26 SAST · Updated 3 November 2025, 23:26 SAST

## Key points
- In a thrilling Game 7 showdown that had nearly 26 million viewers glued to their screens, the Dodgers became the first team in 25 years to snag back-to-back titles, proving that even in baseball, history has a way of repeating itself—especially when Shohei Ohtani is in the mix.
- The Dodgers make history as the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back World Series titles.
- Game 7 captivated 25.98 million viewers, showcasing the event's massive international appeal.
- Star players, including Japan's Shohei Ohtani, contributed to the series' heightened global interest.
- This year's Fall Classic marked the first seven-game showdown since the Nationals triumphed over the Astros in 2019.

## Content

The Dodgers were the first team in a quarter-century to win back-to-back titles on Saturday as they capped what pundits [have declared](https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?search=all%3AL1N3WE05A&linkedFromStory=true) one of the greatest-ever World Series.

The decisive Game 7 averaged 25.98 million viewers, as a reliable stable of stars like Japan's Shohei Ohtani bolstered the international appeal of the Canadian-American clash.

It was the first time since the Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros six years ago that the annual Fall Classic reached a full seven games.

(Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; editing by Mark Heinrich)