The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their second consecutive World Series title, narrowly edging out the Toronto Blue Jays with a 5-4 victory in a nail-biting Game 7 at Rogers Centre on Saturday night.

This triumph places the Dodgers in elite company, as they are the first team to win back-to-back championships since the New York Yankees achieved the feat in 1999 and 2000, solidifying their status as a powerhouse in contemporary baseball. As the celebrations unfolded, the spotlight also turned to the financial benefits awaiting both teams.

How MLB Distributes World Series Prize Money

In Major League Baseball, postseason gate receipts are shared among the playoff participants, with the World Series winners receiving the largest share of this lucrative pool.

In the previous year, the Dodgers secured 36 percent of the $129 million postseason pool, amounting to $46.47 million, after their victory over the Yankees in the 2024 World Series. Each Dodger player walked away with approximately $477,440, while the Yankees, as runners-up, received $354,571 per player from their 24 percent share.

Dodgers vs. Blue Jays: Estimated 2025 World Series Earnings

As reported by Sportico, the Dodgers’ 2025 World Series victory is projected to earn their players nearly $500,000 each. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays’ roster is expected to take home around $350,000 per player for their commendable runner-up finish.

The postseason pool is determined by the total gate receipts from all playoff rounds, including:

• Two games in the Wild Card Series

• Three games in each Division Series

• Four games each in the League Championship Series and World Series

With packed stadiums and record viewership numbers, this year’s pool is projected to rival — or even surpass — last year’s total.

How MLB’s Payout Compares to Other Major Leagues

While MLB offers one of the most lucrative postseason prize structures, it still trails the NBA in championship payouts.

• The NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder (2025) distributed $828,000 per player after their Finals victory earlier this year.

• The NFL’s 2024 Super Bowl winners, the Philadelphia Eagles, awarded $357,000 per player for their triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs.

• Meanwhile, the NHL’s Florida Panthers, who secured their third straight Stanley Cup title, shared $250,000 per player.

Despite the NBA’s higher player payouts, MLB’s postseason revenue structure—driven by larger gate receipts and multiple playoff rounds—makes its overall pool one of the biggest in professional sports.

Dodgers Cement Their Legacy

For the Dodgers, this latest championship not only adds another trophy to their collection but also reinforces their dominance in modern baseball. From star performances to record earnings, Los Angeles continues to set the benchmark for excellence — both on the field and at the bank.