The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby saw a 5% increase in television viewership compared to the previous year, averaging 5.73 million viewers across ESPN and ESPN2. The audience peaked at 6.3 million during the event. This growth occurred despite some criticism directed at ESPN's coverage, particularly regarding the prominent role of Pat McAfee, who responded to fan backlash over his polarizing presence. The event featured enhanced production elements such as drone footage and an alternate Statcast-driven broadcast on ESPN2, which, along with cleaner scheduling, contributed to the rise in viewership. Additionally, during an MLB All-Star press conference, Pat McAfee and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts did not engage with a reporter attempting to disrupt the session.