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 Superseded marks a figure that a later revision replaced; both stay listed.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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Stanley Cup Semifinal Game 2average audiencefull telecast1,030,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Stanley Cup Semifinal Game 2average audiencefull telecast1,320,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
UEFA Euro 2020 France–Germanyaverage audiencefull telecast1,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Netsaverage audiencefull telecast4,580,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Brooklyn Nets at Milwaukee Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast4,030,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggetsaverage audiencefull telecast4,220,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,560,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
UEFA Euro 2020 Belgium–Russiaaverage audiencefull telecast1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Utah Jazz at LA Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast4,110,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubsaverage audiencefull telecast
split window (“featuring Cardinals-Cubs”)
2,380,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggetsaverage audiencefull telecast3,960,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference Second Round Game 6average audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,270,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast3,530,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Boston Bruins at New York Islandersaverage audiencefull telecast1,820,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Boston Bruins at New York Islandersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,480,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast3,690,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast956,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
the Memorial Tournament Round 4average audiencefull telecast2,820,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Toyota/Save Mart 350average audiencefull telecast2,490,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Boston Red Sox at New York Yankeesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,790,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
U.S. Women's Open Round 4average audiencefull telecast1,170,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Belmont Stakesaverage audiencematch only4,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Belmont Stakesaverage audiencefull telecast4,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Netsaverage audiencefull telecast3,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
LA Clippers at Dallas Mavericksaverage audiencefull telecast3,610,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast4,530,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Dallas Mavericks at LA Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast3,360,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast2,860,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Coca-Cola 600average audiencefull telecast4,060,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Indianapolis 500average audiencefull telecast
TV only
5,550,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast3,470,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalancheaverage audiencefull telecast1,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast5,380,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalancheaverage audiencefull telecast1,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzliesaverage audiencefull telecast2,890,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
New York Islanders at Boston Bruinsaverage audiencefull telecast2,080,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawksaverage audiencefull telecast2,240,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast3,720,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast2,580,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Portland Trail Blazers at Denver Nuggetsaverage audiencefull telecast2,550,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
PGA Championship Round 4average audiencefull telecast6,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
2021 Monaco Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast934,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
EchoPark Texas Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast2,360,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinalsaverage audiencefull telecast1,530,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference First Round Game 4average audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,140,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Boston Red Sox at Philadelphia Philliesaverage audiencefull telecast
split window (“Red Sox-Phillies in a plurality of markets”)
2,590,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Redsaverage audiencefull telecast372,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference First Round Game 3average audiencefull telecast751,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
San Antonio Spurs at Memphis Grizzliesaverage audiencefull telecast2,290,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Charlotte Hornets at Indiana Pacersaverage audiencefull telecast1,390,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
New York Yankees at Texas Rangersaverage audiencefull telecast462,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Drydene 400average audiencefull telecast2,430,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Celtics–Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast1,070,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Grizzlies–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,820,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Lakers–Pelicansaverage audiencefull telecast502,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference First Round Game 1average audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padresaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,350,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Preakness Stakesaverage audiencematch only7,010,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Chicago Sky at Washington Mysticsaverage audiencefull telecast611,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference First Round Game 1average audiencefull telecast
TV only
2,280,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Oakland Athletics at Minnesota Twinsaverage audiencefull telecast287,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA 76ers–Heataverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
971,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Trail Blazers–Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast1,320,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Wizards–Hawksaverage audiencefull telecast777,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astrosaverage audiencefull telecast693,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astrosaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
693,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
2021 Spanish Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast857,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Goodyear 400average audiencefull telecast3,090,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Bravesaverage audiencefull telecast1,730,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Knicks–Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,590,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Bravesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,730,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Sabres–Penguinsaverage audiencefull telecast502,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giantsaverage audiencefull telecast356,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Bravesaverage audiencefull telecast451,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazersaverage audiencefull telecast1,170,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Celtics–Bullsaverage audiencefull telecast896,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Lakers at LA Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast1,310,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Nets–Mavericksaverage audiencefull telecast1,120,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubsaverage audiencefull telecast771,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Capitals–Rangersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
423,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
771,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Brooklyn Nets at Milwaukee Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast1,120,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Raptors–Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast976,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Houston Astros at New York Yankeesaverage audiencefull telecast740,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Buschy McBusch Race 400average audiencefull telecast2,740,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Lightning–Red Wingsaverage audiencefull telecast562,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
New York Mets at Philadelphia Philliesaverage audiencefull telecast1,370,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Kentucky Derbyaverage audiencematch only14,370,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Kentucky Derbyaverage audiencefull telecast14,370,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Cleveland Indians at Chicago White Soxaverage audiencefull telecast251,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Mavericks–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast984,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburgaverage audiencefull telecast1,220,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
GEICO 500average audiencefull telecast4,700,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgersaverage audiencefull telecast2,010,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Celtics–Hornetsaverage audiencefull telecast953,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericksaverage audiencefull telecast1,890,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Raptors–Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast797,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Celtics–Netsaverage audiencefull telecast1,150,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Nuggets–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast1,450,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast906,000finalpress-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