Most-watched sports telecasts, July 2012
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.
5
eligible telecasts
updated 2026-09-15
Most-watched sports telecasts, July 2012
1
London 2012 Olympics — Opening Ceremony
40,700,000
2
London 2012 Olympics — Prime time
38,700,000
3
London 2012 Olympics — Prime time
31,600,000
4
The Open Championship Round 4
4,200,000
5
Wimbledon men's singles final
3,925,000
5 eligible telecasts · computed 2026-09-15 11:35 UTC