Ratings Reference

Nielsen

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10,389
claims on the record
updated 2026-09-14
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 Superseded marks a figure that a later revision replaced; both stay listed.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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2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Nigeria–Canadaaverage audiencefull telecast1,230,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
WNBA All-Star Gameaverage audiencefull telecast850,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Home Run Derbyaverage audiencecombined6,110,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
2023 British Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast1,170,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Quaker State 400average audiencefull telecast2,560,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
2023 Austrian Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast1,090,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NASCAR Cup Chicagoaverage audiencefull telecast4,620,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Minnesota Twins at Atlanta Bravesaverage audiencefull telecast351,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Ally 400average audiencefull telecast3,210,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Dallas Wings at Los Angeles Sparksaverage audiencefull telecast733,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
KPMG Women's PGA Championship Round 4average audiencefull telecast658,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinalsaverage audiencefull telecast1,800,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
U.S. Open Round 4average audiencefull telecast
TV only
5,920,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
2023 Canadian Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast1,760,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Phoenix Mercury at New York Libertyaverage audiencefull telecast694,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Stanley Cup Final Game 5average audiencefull telecast2,721,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Florida Panthers at Vegas Golden Knightsaverage audiencecombined2,720,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Finals Game 5average audiencefull telecast13,080,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Miami Heat at Denver Nuggetsaverage audiencefull telecast13,080,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
RBC Canadian Open Round 4average audiencefull telecast3,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Stanley Cup Final Game 4average audiencefull telecast2,562,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Belmont Stakesaverage audiencematch only3,520,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Belmont Stakesaverage audiencefull telecast3,520,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Vegas Golden Knights at Florida Panthersaverage audiencecombined2,560,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Finals Game 4average audiencefull telecast10,410,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Stanley Cup Final Game 3average audiencefull telecast2,688,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Vegas Golden Knights at Florida Panthersaverage audiencecombined2,690,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Finals Game 3average audiencefull telecast11,240,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Denver Nuggets at Miami Heataverage audiencefull telecast11,240,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Stanley Cup Final Game 2average audiencefull telecast2,445,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
NBA Finals Game 2average audiencefull telecast11,910,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast1,050,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
2023 Spanish Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast1,040,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
the Memorial Tournament Round 4average audiencefull telecast3,120,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Miami Heat at Denver Nuggetsaverage audiencefull telecast11,910,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Stanley Cup Final Game 1average audiencefull telecast2,753,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
New York Yankees at Los Angeles Dodgersaverage audiencefull telecast2,170,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Finals Game 1average audiencefull telecast11,580,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Miami Heat at Denver Nuggetsaverage audiencecombined11,580,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference Finals Game 7average audiencefull telecast12,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Coca-Cola 600average audiencefull telecast3,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Indianapolis 500average audiencefull telecast4,720,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
2023 Monaco Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast1,790,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference Finals Game 6average audiencefull telecast8,711,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference Final Game 5average audiencefull telecast1,960,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference Finals Game 5average audiencefull telecast6,235,000supersededpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference Finals Game 5average audiencefull telecast6,240,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference Final Game 4average audiencefull telecast1,860,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference Finals Game 4average audiencefull telecast6,561,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference Finals Game 4average audiencefull telecast8,209,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference Finals Game 3average audiencefull telecast6,486,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PGA Championship Round 4average audiencefull telecast4,520,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference Final Game 2average audiencefull telecast1,620,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Cleveland Guardians at New York Metsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,160,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference Finals Game 3average audiencefull telecast8,384,000supersededpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Preakness Stakesaverage audiencematch only5,020,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference Finals Game 3average audiencefull telecast8,380,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanesaverage audiencefull telecast1,640,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference Finals Game 2average audiencefull telecast6,134,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference Finals Game 2average audiencefull telecast7,655,000supersededpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference Finals Game 2average audiencefull telecast7,660,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference Finals Game 1average audiencefull telecast5,945,000supersededpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference Finals Game 1average audiencefull telecast5,950,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference Finals Game 1average audiencefull telecast7,362,000supersededpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference Finals Game 1average audiencefull telecast7,360,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Seattle Kraken at Dallas Starsaverage audiencefull telecast2,750,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA 76ers–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
8,440,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
St. Louis Cardinals at Boston Red Soxaverage audiencefull telecast1,770,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Goodyear 400average audiencefull telecast2,690,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
New York Knicks at Miami Heataverage audiencefull telecast5,440,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Lakers–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
7,550,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Miami Heat at New York Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast4,390,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference Second Round Game 4average audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,260,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Warriors–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
7,520,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
New York Knicks at Miami Heataverage audiencefull telecast4,560,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Baltimore Orioles at Atlanta Bravesaverage audiencefull telecast1,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padresaverage audiencefull telecast2,080,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference Second Round Game 3average audiencefull telecast1,510,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference Second Round Game 3average audiencefull telecast1,550,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
2023 Miami Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast1,960,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
AdventHealth 400average audiencefull telecast2,350,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast4,720,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Kentucky Derbyaverage audiencefull telecast14,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Warriors–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
8,350,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
New York Knicks at Miami Heataverage audiencefull telecast3,910,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Lakers–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
7,350,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference Second Round Game 2average audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,460,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference Second Round Game 1average audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,310,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Lakers–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
7,360,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference Second Round Game 1average audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,410,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Würth 400average audiencefull telecast1,070,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Warriors–Kingsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
9,840,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Philadelphia Phillies at Houston Astrosaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,420,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast958,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Miami Heat at New York Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast5,380,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Florida Panthers at Boston Bruinsaverage audiencefull telecast3,100,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Chicago Cubs at Miami Marlinsaverage audiencefull telecast986,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
New Jersey Devils at New York Rangersaverage audiencefull telecast1,930,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Kings–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
4,980,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast4,640,000finalpress-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