The 2026 National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers was a matchup of the top two records in baseball. The Dodgers were attempting to advance to the World Series in hopes of securing their third…
The 2026 NLCS between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers generated decade-high television viewership. The series averaged 7,533,000 viewers, marking the best average audience for any League Championship Series on any network since 2015. Through the first three games, the series averaged 7,979,000 viewers, which was the highest three-game start for an NLCS since 2006.
Dodger Blue notes that the strong ratings demonstrate the sport's popularity but also highlight what fans could lose amid looming labor negotiations and lockout threats. The Brewers ultimately advanced to the 2026 World Series to play the Tampa Bay Rays.
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