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 Superseded marks a figure that a later revision replaced; both stay listed.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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Michigan State Spartans at Duke Blue Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast11,220,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
2022 Bahrain Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast1,350,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500average audiencefull telecast4,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Islanders–Flyersaverage audiencefull telecast248,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Creighton Bluejays at Kansas Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast8,710,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Michigan Wolverines at Tennessee Volunteersaverage audiencefull telecast9,830,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Saint Peter's Peacocks at Murray State Racersaverage audiencefull telecast6,690,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightningaverage audiencefull telecast876,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Cal State Fullerton Titans at Duke Blue Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast3,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Davidson Wildcats at Michigan State Spartansaverage audiencefull telecast4,960,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Akron Zips at UCLA Bruinsaverage audiencefull telecast1,690,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Richmond Spiders at Iowa Hawkeyesaverage audiencefull telecast1,870,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Saint Peter's Peacocks at Kentucky Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast5,460,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Marquette Golden Eagles at North Carolina Tar Heelsaverage audiencefull telecast1,170,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
San Francisco Dons at Murray State Racersaverage audiencefull telecast3,010,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
New Mexico State Aggies at UConn Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast2,520,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Rutgers Scarlet Knightsaverage audiencefull telecast2,210,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Mavericks–Netsaverage audiencefull telecast1,250,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Lightning–Krakenaverage audiencefull telecast211,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Indiana Hoosiers at Wyoming Cowboysaverage audiencefull telecast2,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Nuggets–76ersaverage audiencefull telecast1,620,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Bucks–Jazzaverage audiencefull telecast1,410,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NASCAR Cup Phoenixaverage audiencefull telecast3,990,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Mavericks–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast2,630,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Knicks–Netsaverage audiencefull telecast1,850,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Lakers–Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast1,770,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Maple Leafs–Sabresaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
348,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Hawkeyes–Boilermakersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
3,590,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Bucks–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast2,890,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bruins–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast1,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bluejays–Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast1,220,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Nets–76ersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
2,490,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Suns–Heataverage audiencefull telecast1,120,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Trail Blazers–Jazzaverage audiencefull telecast760,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Capitals–Oilersaverage audiencefull telecast290,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Clippers–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast1,120,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Pelicans–Grizzliesaverage audiencefull telecast1,060,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lubeaverage audiencefull telecast4,540,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Phoenix Suns at Milwaukee Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast2,970,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Raptors–Cavaliersaverage audiencefull telecast1,230,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Nets–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast2,190,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Knicks–Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast1,070,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Stars–Wildaverage audiencefull telecast292,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal prelimsaverage audiencefull telecast1,530,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Warriors–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast3,340,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tar Heels–Blue Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
3,980,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Longhorns–Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast1,910,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Bucks–Bullsaverage audiencefull telecast1,490,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Knicks–Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast1,250,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Grizzlies–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast1,180,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Lakers–Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast1,380,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Knicks–76ersaverage audiencefull telecast2,380,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Trail Blazers–Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast953,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Predators–Krakenaverage audiencefull telecast240,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Hawks–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast932,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Mavericks–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast1,450,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburgaverage audiencefull telecast1,410,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
WISE Power 400average audiencefull telecast4,570,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Utah Jazz at Phoenix Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast2,740,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast1,980,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Pelicans–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast1,460,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Lightning–Predatorsaverage audiencefull telecast634,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Heat–Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast1,100,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Celtics–Netsaverage audiencefull telecast1,200,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Warriors–Trail Blazersaverage audiencefull telecast1,340,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Daytona 500average audiencefull telecast8,860,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
NBA All-Star Gameaverage audiencefull telecast6,280,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Beijing 2022 Olympics — Closing Ceremonyaverage audiencefull telecast6,570,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA All-Star Gameaverage audiencecombined6,280,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Daytona 500average audiencefull telecast8,870,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast6,770,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencecombined8,360,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast8,520,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA 76ers–Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,540,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast6,930,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knightsaverage audiencefull telecast257,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Nets–Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,260,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast8,700,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Clippers–Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,180,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast7,870,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Super Bowl LVIaverage audiencefull telecast101,470,000finalconfirmedNielsen
Super Bowl LVIhousehold ratingfull telecast37.9 HHfinalconfirmedNielsen
Super Bowl LVIaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
99,180,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Hawks–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast1,870,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast8,240,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast3,610,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast8,570,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Milwaukee Bucks at Phoenix Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Nashville Predators at Dallas Starsaverage audiencefull telecast195,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Bulls–Hornetsaverage audiencefull telecast1,030,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Warriors–Jazzaverage audiencefull telecast1,360,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
8,350,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Bucks–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast1,270,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Celtics–Netsaverage audiencefull telecast824,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
11,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NASCAR Cup Los Angelesaverage audiencefull telecast4,280,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Hawks–Mavericksaverage audiencefull telecast1,370,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencefull telecast10,150,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
New York Knicks at Los Angeles Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast2,580,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime timeaverage audiencecombined12,800,000finalpress-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