Ratings Reference

Nielsen

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14,379
claims on the record
updated 2026-10-30
telecast

telecast the telecast the figure is attached to, with its air date. A figure with no telecast row is listed without one.

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metric

metric average audience, peak audience, or total reach, as defined under Metric definitions.

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cutvalue

value viewers, as published. Stored as a whole number; we do not round.

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status

status final, preliminary, revised, or partial confidence, as defined under Statuses and revisions. Superseded marks a figure that a later revision replaced; both stay listed.

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attr

attr provider attribution. Confirmed: reconciled to the provider's own release. Press-attributed: a reporting article names the provider, corroborated by a second source before publishing. Ambiguous attributions are never published.

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source

source the page the figure was taken from. Every figure links to its source. A press-attributed figure carries that mark beside its source; an unmarked source is confirmed against the provider's own release (see Attr).

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NHL Rangers–Islandersaverage audiencefull telecast1,570,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA All-Star Gameaverage audiencecombined5,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Kings–Bruinsaverage audiencefull telecast823,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Oilers–Starsaverage audiencefull telecast759,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Philadelphia Flyers at New Jersey Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast1,130,000finalpress-attributedESPN
CBB Wildcats–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,730,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bluejays–Bulldogsaverage audiencefull telecast596,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Longhorns–Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast869,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Jayhawks–Soonersaverage audiencefull telecast1,370,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Golden Eagles–Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast1,090,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Spartans–Wolverinesaverage audiencefull telecast1,330,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Bucks–Grizzliesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,140,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Kings–Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Demon Deacons–Blue Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast999,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Jayhawks–Red Raidersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,090,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Super Bowl LVIIIaverage audiencecombined123,714,000finalconfirmedNielsen
Super Bowl LVIIIhousehold ratingcombined43.5 HHfinalconfirmedNielsen
Super Bowl LVIIIaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
120,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Celtics–Heataverage audiencefull telecast2,130,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Crimson Tide–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast677,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bears–Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast1,430,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Eagles–Blue Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast796,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bulldogs–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
2,310,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Fighting Illini–Spartansaverage audiencefull telecast1,340,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tar Heels–Hurricanesaverage audiencefull telecast1,050,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Hawks–76ersaverage audiencefull telecast368,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Pelicans–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast570,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Wild–Blackhawksaverage audiencefull telecast271,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Lightning–Rangersaverage audiencefull telecast413,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Crimson Tide–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
471,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hoyas–Piratesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
84,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Badgers–Wolverinesaverage audiencefull telecast334,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Aggies–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast292,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Panthers–Wolfpackaverage audiencefull telecast97,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Musketeersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
121,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Eagles–Colonelsaverage audiencefull telecast17,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Red Raiders–Bearsaverage audiencefull telecast576,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bulldogs–Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
297,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB 49ers–Bullsaverage audiencefull telecast67,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tigers–Tar Heelsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,150,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Blue Demons–Red Stormaverage audiencefull telecast73,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cowboys–Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
138,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Gaels–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast73,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Aztecs–Falconsaverage audiencefull telecast86,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Jayhawks–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,220,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hurricanes–Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast631,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Lakers–Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast2,740,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Rockets–Zipsaverage audiencefull telecast130,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bulldogs–Bluejaysaverage audiencefull telecast484,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bonnies–Flyersaverage audiencefull telecast215,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Buckeyes–Hawkeyesaverage audiencefull telecast465,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Spartans–Wolf Packaverage audiencefull telecast121,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA 76ers–Jazzaverage audiencefull telecast957,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Kings–Predatorsaverage audiencefull telecast159,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Commodores–Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast159,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Broncos–Lobosaverage audiencefull telecast208,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Boilermakersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
422,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Fighting Irish–Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast249,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Nittany Lions–Scarlet Knightsaverage audiencefull telecast195,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Friars–Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
349,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Red Storm–Musketeersaverage audiencefull telecast138,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Pirates–Blue Demonsaverage audiencefull telecast96,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tar Heels–Yellow Jacketsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
955,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hawkeyes–Hoosiersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
368,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cowboys–Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast642,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Golden Eagles–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast205,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hurricanes–Wolfpackaverage audiencefull telecast221,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Red Raiders–Horned Frogsaverage audiencefull telecast167,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bulldogs–Rebelsaverage audiencefull telecast42,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Lions–Bulldogsaverage audiencefull telecast299,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravensaverage audiencefull telecast55,470,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ersaverage audiencefull telecast56,690,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Australian Open men's singles finalaverage audiencematch only528,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Heat–Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast1,780,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Lakers–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
3,970,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Philadelphia 76ers at Denver Nuggetsaverage audiencefull telecast2,623,000finalconfirmedESPN
NHL Golden Knights–Rangersaverage audiencefull telecast569,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Kings–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast1,390,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Blackhawks–Krakenaverage audiencefull telecast235,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tigers–Crimson Tideaverage audiencefull telecast840,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Fighting Illini–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast335,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Terrapins–Hawkeyesaverage audiencefull telecast264,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Cyclonesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
360,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hurricanes–Fighting Irishaverage audiencefull telecast222,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Friars–Piratesaverage audiencefull telecast132,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wildcats–Red Stormaverage audiencefull telecast151,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Musketeers–Bluejaysaverage audiencefull telecast202,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Seminoles–Orangeaverage audiencefull telecast207,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Badgers–Golden Gophersaverage audiencefull telecast205,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bearcats–Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast937,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Demon Deacons–Tar Heelsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,070,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lionsaverage audiencefull telecast40,500,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Billsaverage audiencefull telecast50,393,000finalpress-attributedAwful Announcing
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lionsaverage audiencecombined37,180,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Spartans–Terrapinsaverage audiencefull telecast1,230,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravensaverage audiencefull telecast32,400,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ersaverage audiencefull telecast37,540,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravensaverage audiencecombined31,800,000preliminarypress-attributedAwful Announcing
CBB Ducks–Buffaloesaverage audiencefull telecast161,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Shockers–Owlsaverage audiencefull telecast162,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch

Eras

era

era a span during which one measurement methodology was in effect, as described under Measurement eras.

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fromtonotessource

source the page the figure was taken from. Every figure links to its source. A press-attributed figure carries that mark beside its source; an unmarked source is confirmed against the provider's own release (see Attr).

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Panel-only2026-05-01currentNASCAR announced May 2026 it would stop reporting BD+P and return to panel-only for the rest of 2026 (phase0b-table.md).source
Big Data + Panel2025-09-01currentRolled out September 2025. Super Bowl LX (Feb. 8, 2026) was the first Super Bowl reported on this methodology; all prior Super Bowls used Panel-only measurement.source
Panel + Out-of-Home2020-09-012025-09-01Nielsen began including Out-of-Home viewing in National TV measurement in September 2020. Super Bowl LV (Feb. 7, 2021) was the first Super Bowl to include OOH.source
Before Out-of-Home1950-01-012020-09-01National TV measurement from Nielsen's panel alone. Out-of-Home viewing is not included; the last Super Bowl measured this way was LIV (Feb. 2, 2020).source