Most-watched sports telecasts of 1990
Nielsen average audience, one figure per telecast; a final or revised figure replaces a preliminary one. Composites, peaks, reach and self-reported figures do not chart.
8
eligible telecasts
updated 2026-10-30
Most-watched sports telecasts of 1990
1
Super Bowl XXIV - 49ers vs Broncos
73,852,000
2
World Series Game 4 - Athletics vs Reds
32,910,000
3
World Series Game 2 - Athletics vs Reds
30,570,000
4
1990 NCAA championship game - Duke vs Unlv
29,260,000
5
World Series Game 3 - Athletics vs Reds
28,720,000
6
World Series Game 1 - Athletics vs Reds
28,600,000
7
NBA All-Star Game
13,200,000
8
Daytona 500
10,500,000
8 eligible telecasts · computed 2026-10-30 20:34 UTC