2025 MLB All-Star Game Draws 7.2M Viewers in Historic Swing-Off

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game, held in Atlanta, was a historic and highly viewed event, drawing 7.2 million viewers and marking the most-watched All-Star Game in North America since 2017. It featured the first-ever home run swing-off, a new tiebreaker format introduced to prevent ties, where the National League triumphed over the American League 4-3, with Kyle Schwarber hitting three home runs to earn MVP honors. The game itself was thrilling, with the American League overcoming a 6-0 deficit to tie the game in the ninth inning, leading to the dramatic swing-off. The event also included a touching tribute to baseball legend Hank Aaron, honoring his record-breaking 715th home run. MLB's recent rule changes to speed up the pace of play have contributed to increased attendance and viewership, with overall ratings surpassing those of the NBA All-Star Game and NFL Pro Bowl. Despite a slight decline from the previous year's All-Star Game, baseball continues to grow in popularity, maintaining its status as a major summer sporting event with strong fan engagement.