Game 1 of Brewers-Rays World Series sees slight step back in ratings from 2024-25

Outside of the recent pair of Dodgers World Series, it was still the most-watched Game 1 since 2019.

By Jack Baer · Yahoo

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 10:13 PM

Key Things to Know

Game 1 television ratings for the Brewers-Rays World Series saw a slight decrease compared to 2024 and 2025.
The broadcast still managed to draw more viewers than several other World Series openers held this decade.
Milwaukee generated its best local television market ratings for a World Series Game 1 in seven years.

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Television viewership for Game 1 of the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays experienced a slight decline compared to the previous two seasons. Despite the dip, the broadcast still outperformed several other Fall Classic openers from this decade.

According to a Sports Business Journal report by Austin Karp, the matchup between the two smaller-market clubs performed respectably against prior Los Angeles Dodgers-driven audiences. Additionally, the opening contest generated the highest local television ratings in Milwaukee for a World Series Game 1 in seven years.

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