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 Superseded marks a figure that a later revision replaced; both stay listed.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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Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawksaverage audiencefull telecast2,980,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Warriors–Kingsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
4,290,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference First Round Game 5average audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,470,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis Grizzliesaverage audiencefull telecast3,890,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference First Round Game 5average audiencefull telecast695,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast3,320,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference First Round Game 4average audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,040,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Milwaukee Bucks at Miami Heataverage audiencefull telecast3,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast4,260,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Kings–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
7,520,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
New York Mets at San Francisco Giantsaverage audiencefull telecast1,310,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference First Round Game 4average audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,390,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference First Round Game 4average audiencefull telecast
TV only
758,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference First Round Game 4average audiencefull telecast
TV only
899,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference First Round Game 4average audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,090,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
GEICO 500average audiencefull telecast4,550,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast3,980,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference First Round Game 3average audiencefull telecast860,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference First Round Game 3average audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,610,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference First Round Game 3average audiencefull telecast
TV only
870,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference First Round Game 3average audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,110,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Phoenix Suns at LA Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast3,090,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast4,230,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference First Round Game 3average audiencefull telecast
TV only
713,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Kings–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
4,120,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis Grizzliesaverage audiencefull telecast3,800,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgersaverage audiencefull telecast228,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference First Round Game 1average audiencefull telecast
TV only
267,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Warriors–Kingsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
4,320,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference First Round Game 1average audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,070,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Eastern Conference First Round Game 1average audiencefull telecast642,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference First Round Game 1average audiencefull telecast
TV only
483,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Western Conference First Round Game 1average audiencefull telecast561,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NOCO 400average audiencefull telecast2,220,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
IndyCar Long Beachaverage audiencefull telecast1,030,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast4,080,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis Grizzliesaverage audiencefull telecast5,540,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padresaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
285,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast2,930,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kingsaverage audiencefull telecast6,260,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Oklahoma City Thunder at Minnesota Timberwolvesaverage audiencefull telecast2,510,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heataverage audiencefull telecast2,250,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast3,470,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Masters Tournament Round 4average audiencefull telecast12,060,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Food City Dirt Raceaverage audiencefull telecast3,450,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast1,660,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Devils–Bruinsaverage audiencefull telecast1,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Lakers at LA Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast1,660,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
San Diego State Aztecs at UConn Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast14,694,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
San Diego State Aztecs at UConn Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast14,690,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Philadelphia Phillies at Texas Rangersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,560,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Bruins–Bluesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
671,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Rangers–Capitalsaverage audiencefull telecast390,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Toyota Owners 400average audiencefull telecast2,300,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Miami Hurricanes at UConn Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast12,855,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Florida Atlantic Owls at San Diego State Aztecsaverage audiencefull telecast11,898,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Florida Atlantic Owls at San Diego State Aztecsaverage audiencefull telecast11,900,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Miami Hurricanes at UConn Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast12,850,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
San Francisco Giants at New York Yankeesaverage audiencefull telecast
split window (“Giants-Yankees in most markets”)
2,210,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Marinersaverage audiencefull telecast198,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Devils–Blackhawksaverage audiencefull telecast188,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Bruins–Penguinsaverage audiencefull telecast1,140,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Chicago White Sox at Houston Astrosaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,640,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Mavericks–76ersaverage audiencefull telecast1,440,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Timberwolves–Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,460,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Creighton Bluejays at San Diego State Aztecsaverage audiencefull telecast8,340,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Miami Hurricanes at Texas Longhornsaverage audiencefull telecast11,300,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
EchoPark Automotive Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast3,130,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast687,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
UConn Huskies at Gonzaga Bulldogsaverage audiencefull telecast7,990,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Arkansas Razorbacks at UConn Huskiesaverage audiencefull telecast4,260,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Florida Atlantic Owls at Tennessee Volunteersaverage audiencefull telecast3,970,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Gonzaga Bulldogs at UCLA Bruinsaverage audiencefull telecast6,130,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Michigan State Spartans at Kansas State Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast5,920,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Wild–Flyersaverage audiencefull telecast308,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Penguins–Starsaverage audiencefull telecast312,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Penguins–Avalancheaverage audiencefull telecast150,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Kentucky Wildcats at Kansas State Wildcatsaverage audiencefull telecast9,400,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Michigan State Spartans at Marquette Golden Eaglesaverage audiencefull telecast10,910,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast1,520,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NASCAR Cup Atlantaaverage audiencefull telecast1,520,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Arkansas Razorbacks at Kansas Jayhawksaverage audiencefull telecast9,500,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Duke Blue Devils at Tennessee Volunteersaverage audiencefull telecast8,920,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangersaverage audiencefull telecast901,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Auburn Tigers at Iowa Hawkeyesaverage audiencefull telecast3,440,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Northern Kentucky Norse at Houston Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast2,490,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Nevada Wolf Pack at Arizona State Sun Devilsaverage audiencefull telecast1,380,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Texas Southern Tigersaverage audiencefull telecast1,080,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Avalanche–Maple Leafsaverage audiencefull telecast318,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Wild–Bluesaverage audiencefull telecast348,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Golden State Warriors at LA Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast1,730,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Pittsburgh Panthers at Mississippi State Bulldogsaverage audiencefull telecast1,740,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Grizzlies–Mavericksaverage audiencefull telecast1,220,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Suns–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,880,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Knicks–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast1,690,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Bruins–Red Wingsaverage audiencefull telecast403,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Rangers–Penguinsaverage audiencefull telecast403,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
THE PLAYERS Championship Round 4average audiencefull telecast4,140,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Aggies–Crimson Tideaverage audiencefull telecast1,950,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Flyers–Ramsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,390,000finalpress-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