Monday Night Football Attracts 17.6M Viewers, Surpasses World Series Game 3
The NFL’s Monday Night Football continues to dominate viewer ratings, outperforming the World Series in a recent matchup. The game featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Commanders attracted a remarkable 17.6 million viewers, as reported by ESPN.
World Series Game 3 Audience Numbers
In contrast, the World Series Game 3, which showcased the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays, garnered 11.4 million viewers according to Fox Sports. This shift in viewership marks a notable change from the previous year’s World Series.
Comparative Viewer Ratings
- Monday Night Football: 17.6 million viewers
- World Series Game 3: 11.4 million viewers
Last year, the third game of the World Series achieved 13.6 million viewers, while the corresponding Monday Night Football event drew 13.4 million. This year, the viewing trends reflect a growing preference for NFL games over baseball.
Viewership Trends
Additionally, the World Series game, which extended into the night for 18 innings, experienced a peak viewership of 13.2 million between 11:30 and 11:45 p.m. ET. This suggests that many sports fans switched over after the conclusion of the Chiefs versus Commanders game.
In summary, the Monday Night Football matchup not only surpassed the audience of the World Series but also showcased the NFL’s stronghold in American sports viewership. As the season progresses, these trends will likely continue to evolve.
