The majority of baseball fans have found the 2023 World Series to be interesting, but it is expected to have the lowest viewership ever. 8.13 million people watched the Texas Rangers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks game three, a record low. Thus far, the season has averaged a pitiful 8.5 million views. This is a notable decline from the World Series of the previous year, when, despite the COVID-19 epidemic preventing live attendance, an average of 9.8 million viewers watched.

Fans have expressed their opinions on the underwhelming viewership figures on social media. Some conjecture that the general reduction in viewing is the result of fewer fans using traditional means to watch.

The absence of star power from the participating teams may also be a factor in the poor viewership. Fans cannot unite behind any of the big-name players on the Texas Rangers or Arizona Diamondbacks. Fan interest may be suffering from the absence of talents like Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge.

Furthermore, spectators may be diverting from the World Series to watch the NFL season. Sports lovers had an alternate option with ESPN’s Monday Night Football while the D-Backs and Rangers squared off in Game 3.

Even though the World Series’ current viewing figures are alarming, it’s crucial to take this season’s particular conditions into account. Although different teams are competing, there may have been a decrease in interest because many fans were hoping for a rematch of the 2022 World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros.

Even if baseball becomes less popular, American culture still cherishes the World Series. It wouldn’t be prudent to write out the event based on a single set of underwhelming audience figures.