The World Series Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees surpassed 'Monday Night Football' in television viewership, drawing an average of 13.64 million viewers across Fox, Fox Deportes, and streaming platforms, according to early Nielsen data. This figure outpaced the 13.4 million viewers who tuned in to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the New York Giants on ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, and streaming services.
The audience for the Yankees-Dodgers matchup peaked at 14.25 million viewers between 9-9:15 p.m. EDT, marking the most-watched Game 3 since 2018 when the Dodgers triumphed over the Red Sox in an 18-inning marathon, averaging 13.3 million viewers.
Notably, this game stands as Fox's most-viewed prime time telecast on a Monday since the 2013 World Series Game 5 between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals, which drew 14.45 million viewers.
It was only the fourth time since 1986 that a World Series game coincided with 'Monday Night Football' on network television, with last year being the first instance where the NFL outperformed the Fall Classic on a Monday night. In 2020, the Texas Rangers' victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 3 set a record low for World Series viewership, averaging 8.13 million viewers, while the NFL game between the Detroit Lions and Las Vegas Raiders garnered 15.2 million viewers.
After three games, the World Series is averaging 14.42 million viewers, marking its highest viewership in seven years. The Dodgers-Yankees game achieved a 20.0 rating and 52 share in Los Angeles, and an 11.6 rating and 29 share in New York. Ratings represent the percentage of television households tuned in, while share indicates the percentage of the audience watching at that time.
Overall, the World Series Game 3 between the Dodgers and Yankees proved to be a significant draw for viewers, showcasing the enduring appeal of baseball on the national stage.
