Sydney Sweeney’s surprise appearance before Game 4 of the World Series has sparked a wave of reactions online, with fans sharply divided over her dramatic voiceover for Fox’s pregame coverage.
The Euphoria star opened the broadcast with a cinematic monologue about “real winning,” just before the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Toronto Blue Jays. Her participation in the event left some viewers questioning the choice and others praising her intro as bold and unexpected.
Sydney Sweeney’s participation was a glamorous surprise before the big game
On Tuesday night, just minutes before the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Toronto Blue Jays, fans watching Fox were greeted not by a sports commentator, but by Sydney Sweeney.
Wearing a striking red mini dress and matching heels, the 28-year-old actress appeared in a cinematic segment meant to set the tone for the game.
“Why not roll out the red carpet and place their names exactly where they belong? High above the streets in shining lights,” she said as slow-motion footage of players flashed on screen.
She continued, “Winning, real winning, isn’t polished. It’s bruised, it’s messy, it’s imperfect, it’s everything you can’t fake. It’s earned, it’s beautiful all on its own.”
The short speech ended with her line, “Let’s just save the Hollywood for the ending. Welcome to Game Four of the World Series on Fox.”
The actress was also spotted in the stands during the game, posting photos on Instagram with her friends and women’s boxing legend Christy Martin, the woman she portrays in her upcoming biopic Christy, according to Page Six.
Sydney Sweeney’s pregame video met mixed fan reactions on the internet
Almost immediately after the broadcast, social media lit up with divided opinions.
Some viewers were confused about why Sweeney had been chosen to introduce the highly anticipated matchup.
“Why is Sydney Sweeney narrating the World Series Game 4 intro?” one user wrote.
Another echoed the sentiment, asking, “Sydney Sweeney ad for the World Series? Who invited you?”
A third viewer commented, “Why tf is Sydney Sweeney doing the World Series intro? That was a creepy a$$ tone of voice too.”
Others were more lighthearted but still skeptical, with one fan writing, “Sydney Sweeney monologue to open up Game 4 of the World Series in Los Angeles, that’s certainly a choice.”
But amid the criticism came a wave of support.
“Why are there so many negative remarks? She’s an actor. Did she do something offensive?” one commenter asked.
Another added, “I can watch baseball and beautiful women at the same time!”
One fan praised the message itself, writing, “I thought what she said was absolutely true… but my favourite line was ‘You can’t fake it.’
“Real winning is messy and fraught with emotion, anger, sadness, overwhelming joy, and unbelievable disappointment. It’s why we love sports.”
Sydney Sweeney’s career has been under constant spotlight as of late
Sweeney’s appearance comes at a time when the actress continues to be a lightning rod for public opinion.
Despite a string of acclaimed performances, her career has also become the focal point of controversies.
Over the past few years, social media debates about her off-screen life have surfaced, leading to speculation about her political affiliations and public image.
Back in 2022, Sweeney threw a birthday party for her mother that seemed MAGA-themed, complete with red hats that read “Make Sixty Great Again.”
Sydney Sweeney x American Eagle, oh my god. pic.twitter.com/tDkeGT9R7G
— Sydney Sweeney Daily (@sweeneydailyx) July 24, 2025
At the time, some netizens took issue with the party’s theme, which seemed to reflect her apparent conservative politics.
Earlier this year, she also found herself at the center of an American Eagle fashion campaign that drew criticism for its marketing angle.
The campaign featured Sweeney wearing the brand’s denim, with the tagline “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans.”
The American Eagle caught a lot of backlash online, though some, such as United States President Donald Trump, praised it.
Sweeney was also later revealed to be a registered Republican in Florida.
Netizens shared their thoughts on Sydney Sweeney’s World Series intro on social media
