Claims
| telecast telecast the telecast the figure is attached to, with its air date. A figure with no telecast row is listed without one. Methodology → | metric metric average audience, peak audience, or total reach, as defined under Metric definitions. Methodology → | cut | value value viewers, as published. Stored as a whole number; we do not round. Methodology → | 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 Superseded marks a figure that a later revision replaced; both stay listed. Methodology → | 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. Methodology → | 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). Methodology → |
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| Michigan State Spartans at Duke Blue Devils | average audience | full telecast | 11,220,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix | average audience | full telecast | 1,350,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 | average audience | full telecast | 4,000,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NHL Islanders–Flyers | average audience | full telecast | 248,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Creighton Bluejays at Kansas Jayhawks | average audience | full telecast | 8,710,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Michigan Wolverines at Tennessee Volunteers | average audience | full telecast | 9,830,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Saint Peter's Peacocks at Murray State Racers | average audience | full telecast | 6,690,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning | average audience | full telecast | 876,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Cal State Fullerton Titans at Duke Blue Devils | average audience | full telecast | 3,500,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Davidson Wildcats at Michigan State Spartans | average audience | full telecast | 4,960,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Akron Zips at UCLA Bruins | average audience | full telecast | 1,690,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Richmond Spiders at Iowa Hawkeyes | average audience | full telecast | 1,870,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Saint Peter's Peacocks at Kentucky Wildcats | average audience | full telecast | 5,460,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Marquette Golden Eagles at North Carolina Tar Heels | average audience | full telecast | 1,170,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| San Francisco Dons at Murray State Racers | average audience | full telecast | 3,010,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| New Mexico State Aggies at UConn Huskies | average audience | full telecast | 2,520,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Rutgers Scarlet Knights | average audience | full telecast | 2,210,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Mavericks–Nets | average audience | full telecast | 1,250,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NHL Lightning–Kraken | average audience | full telecast | 211,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Indiana Hoosiers at Wyoming Cowboys | average audience | full telecast | 2,200,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Nuggets–76ers | average audience | full telecast | 1,620,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Bucks–Jazz | average audience | full telecast | 1,410,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NASCAR Cup Phoenix | average audience | full telecast | 3,990,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Mavericks–Celtics | average audience | full telecast | 2,630,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Knicks–Nets | average audience | full telecast | 1,850,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Lakers–Suns | average audience | full telecast | 1,770,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NHL Maple Leafs–Sabres | average audience | full telecast TV only | 348,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| CBB Hawkeyes–Boilermakers | average audience | full telecast TV only | 3,590,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Bucks–Warriors | average audience | full telecast | 2,890,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| CBB Bruins–Wildcats | average audience | full telecast | 1,300,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| CBB Bluejays–Wildcats | average audience | full telecast | 1,220,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Nets–76ers | average audience | full telecast TV only | 2,490,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Suns–Heat | average audience | full telecast | 1,120,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Trail Blazers–Jazz | average audience | full telecast | 760,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NHL Capitals–Oilers | average audience | full telecast | 290,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Clippers–Warriors | average audience | full telecast | 1,120,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Pelicans–Grizzlies | average audience | full telecast | 1,060,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube | average audience | full telecast | 4,540,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Phoenix Suns at Milwaukee Bucks | average audience | full telecast | 2,970,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Raptors–Cavaliers | average audience | full telecast | 1,230,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Nets–Celtics | average audience | full telecast | 2,190,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Knicks–Clippers | average audience | full telecast | 1,070,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NHL Stars–Wild | average audience | full telecast | 292,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal prelims | average audience | full telecast | 1,530,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Warriors–Lakers | average audience | full telecast | 3,340,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| CBB Tar Heels–Blue Devils | average audience | full telecast TV only | 3,980,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| CBB Longhorns–Jayhawks | average audience | full telecast | 1,910,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Bucks–Bulls | average audience | full telecast | 1,490,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Knicks–Suns | average audience | full telecast | 1,250,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Grizzlies–Celtics | average audience | full telecast | 1,180,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Lakers–Clippers | average audience | full telecast | 1,380,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Knicks–76ers | average audience | full telecast | 2,380,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Trail Blazers–Suns | average audience | full telecast | 953,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NHL Predators–Kraken | average audience | full telecast | 240,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Hawks–Celtics | average audience | full telecast | 932,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Mavericks–Lakers | average audience | full telecast | 1,450,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg | average audience | full telecast | 1,410,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| WISE Power 400 | average audience | full telecast | 4,570,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns | average audience | full telecast | 2,740,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors | average audience | full telecast | 1,980,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Pelicans–Lakers | average audience | full telecast | 1,460,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NHL Lightning–Predators | average audience | full telecast | 634,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Heat–Knicks | average audience | full telecast | 1,100,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Celtics–Nets | average audience | full telecast | 1,200,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Warriors–Trail Blazers | average audience | full telecast | 1,340,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Daytona 500 | average audience | full telecast | 8,860,000 | final | press-attributed | Wikipedia |
| NBA All-Star Game | average audience | full telecast | 6,280,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Beijing 2022 Olympics — Closing Ceremony | average audience | full telecast | 6,570,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA All-Star Game | average audience | combined | 6,280,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Daytona 500 | average audience | full telecast | 8,870,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime time | average audience | full telecast | 6,770,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime time | average audience | combined | 8,360,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime time | average audience | full telecast | 8,520,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA 76ers–Bucks | average audience | full telecast TV only | 1,540,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime time | average audience | full telecast | 6,930,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knights | average audience | full telecast | 257,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Nets–Knicks | average audience | full telecast TV only | 1,260,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime time | average audience | full telecast | 8,700,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Clippers–Suns | average audience | full telecast TV only | 1,180,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime time | average audience | full telecast | 7,870,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Super Bowl LVI | average audience | full telecast | 101,470,000 | final | confirmed | Nielsen |
| Super Bowl LVI | household rating | full telecast | 37.9 HH | final | confirmed | Nielsen |
| Super Bowl LVI | average audience | full telecast TV only | 99,180,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Hawks–Celtics | average audience | full telecast | 1,870,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime time | average audience | full telecast | 8,240,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors | average audience | full telecast | 3,610,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime time | average audience | full telecast | 8,570,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Milwaukee Bucks at Phoenix Suns | average audience | full telecast | 1,400,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars | average audience | full telecast | 195,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Bulls–Hornets | average audience | full telecast | 1,030,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Warriors–Jazz | average audience | full telecast | 1,360,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime time | average audience | full telecast TV only | 8,350,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Bucks–Lakers | average audience | full telecast | 1,270,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Celtics–Nets | average audience | full telecast | 824,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime time | average audience | full telecast TV only | 11,000,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NASCAR Cup Los Angeles | average audience | full telecast | 4,280,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| NBA Hawks–Mavericks | average audience | full telecast | 1,370,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime time | average audience | full telecast | 10,150,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| New York Knicks at Los Angeles Lakers | average audience | full telecast | 2,580,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
| Beijing 2022 Olympics — Prime time | average audience | combined | 12,800,000 | final | press-attributed | Sports Media Watch |
Eras
| era era a span during which one measurement methodology was in effect, as described under Measurement eras. Methodology → | from | to | notes | 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). Methodology → |
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| Panel-only | 2026-05-01 | current | NASCAR 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 + Panel | 2025-09-01 | current | Rolled 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-Home | 2020-09-01 | 2025-09-01 | Nielsen 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-Home | 1950-01-01 | 2020-09-01 | National 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 |