Aaron Judge, USA vs. Venezuela Sets World Baseball Classic Viewership Record in Championship Game
By Zach Bachar
Published on March 19, 2026.
Venezuela defeated Team USA 3-2 in the World Baseball Classic championship game, making it the most-watched WBC telecast ever. The game was watched by over 10.7 million and increased by 128 percent compared to the 2023 game. Despite a strong performance from Team USA's batsman, Venezuela won its first WBC title.
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