World Series sets viewership record in Japan with 12.9 million as Ohtani and Yamamoto play
abc7.com — November 2, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC
The World Series, featuring Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, averaged 12.9 million viewers in Japan, setting a record for the most-watched Fall Classic in the country. The five-game series between the Dodgers and Yankees had a combined average of 28.7 million viewers in Japan and the U.S. In the U.S., the Series averaged 15.8 million viewers, a 67% increase from last year. Los Angeles had the highest ratings, while viewership also surged in Canada, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Taiwan.