World Series Game 1 Draws 12.26 Million Viewers, Exceeding Expectations

• The World Series Game 1 had an average of 12.26 million viewers across Fox Sports, Fox Deportes, and Univision.
• This figure is down 8% from the 13.3 million viewers of the comparable game last year.
• The event defied low expectations and performed well in terms of viewership.
• The game was played in St. Petersburg, Fla.
• The viewership numbers were reported by Fox Sports and The New York Times.