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 Superseded marks a figure that a later revision replaced; both stay listed.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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Toyota Owners 400average audiencefull telecast3,320,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Brooklyn Nets at Miami Heataverage audiencefull telecast1,410,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Pelicans–Knicksaverage audiencefull telecast1,020,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Golden State Warriors at Boston Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast2,490,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast1,090,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Clippers–76ersaverage audiencefull telecast885,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Knicks–Mavericksaverage audiencefull telecast1,170,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Bucks–Hawksaverage audiencefull telecast800,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Nets–76ersaverage audiencefull telecast1,100,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Mavericks–Grizzliesaverage audiencefull telecast942,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA 76ers–Mavericksaverage audiencefull telecast853,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
2021 Masters Tournament Round 4average audiencefull telecast9,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Bravesaverage audiencefull telecast1,550,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Lakers at Brooklyn Netsaverage audiencefull telecast2,020,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Jazz–Sunsaverage audiencefull telecast1,160,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Pelicans–Netsaverage audiencefull telecast1,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA 76ers–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast782,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
New York Mets at Philadelphia Philliesaverage audiencefull telecast550,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Baylor Bears at Gonzaga Bulldogsaverage audiencefull telecast17,081,000supersededpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Baylor Bears at Gonzaga Bulldogsaverage audiencefull telecast16,920,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Soxaverage audiencefull telecast483,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Lakers–Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,760,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angelsaverage audiencefull telecast1,610,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Atlanta Braves at Philadelphia Philliesaverage audiencefull telecast593,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
UCLA Bruins at Gonzaga Bulldogsaverage audiencefull telecast15,390,000supersededpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Houston Cougars at Baylor Bearsaverage audiencefull telecast8,357,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
UCLA Bruins at Gonzaga Bulldogsaverage audiencefull telecast14,940,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockiesaverage audiencefull telecast246,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Nuggets–Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast889,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankeesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
910,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Houston Astros at Oakland Athleticsaverage audiencefull telecast655,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockiesaverage audiencewindow884,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Bucks–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,330,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Mavericks–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast1,070,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
USC Trojans at Gonzaga Bulldogsaverage audiencefull telecast5,400,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
UCLA Bruins at Michigan Wolverinesaverage audiencefull telecast6,890,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Arkansas Razorbacks at Baylor Bearsaverage audiencefull telecast6,450,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Oregon State Beavers at Houston Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast5,920,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Food City Dirt Raceaverage audiencefull telecast3,110,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
UCLA Bruins at Alabama Crimson Tideaverage audiencefull telecast6,510,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Creighton Bluejays at Gonzaga Bulldogsaverage audiencefull telecast6,660,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Florida State Seminoles at Michigan Wolverinesaverage audiencefull telecast9,030,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
2021 Bahrain Grand Prixaverage audiencefull telecast879,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Villanova Wildcats at Baylor Bearsaverage audiencefull telecast7,540,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
NBA Celtics–Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast940,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Hawks–Warriorsaverage audiencefull telecast918,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA 76ers–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,080,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Trail Blazers–Heataverage audiencefull telecast826,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicansaverage audiencefull telecast920,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at Florida Gatorsaverage audiencefull telecast1,720,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Syracuse Orange at West Virginia Mountaineersaverage audiencefull telecast7,860,000finalpress-attributedWikipedia
Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500average audiencefull telecast3,720,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at Ohio State Buckeyesaverage audiencefull telecast4,410,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Bucks–76ersaverage audiencefull telecast931,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Clippers–Mavericksaverage audiencefull telecast1,150,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
THE PLAYERS Championship Round 4average audiencefull telecast4,590,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Instacart 500average audiencefull telecast3,860,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Tigers–Crimson Tideaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,600,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Bearcats–Cougarsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
893,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Buckeyes–Fighting Illiniaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
3,680,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Rams–Bonniesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,060,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Beavers–Buffaloesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,160,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Yellow Jackets–Seminolesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,800,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Buckeyes–Wolverinesaverage audiencefull telecast2,510,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Cowboys–Longhornsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,650,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Aggies–Aztecsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,440,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Celtics–Netsaverage audiencefull telecast1,150,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Warriors–Clippersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,250,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wildaverage audiencefull telecast356,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Kings–Ducksaverage audiencefull telecast124,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wildaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
356,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Blackhawks–Starsaverage audiencefull telecast179,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Rangers–Penguinsaverage audiencefull telecast221,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA All-Star Gameaverage audiencefull telecast6,130,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Arnold Palmer Invitational Round 4average audiencefull telecast3,860,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lubeaverage audiencefull telecast4,360,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Buffalo Sabres at New York Islandersaverage audiencefull telecast717,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Lightning–Blackhawksaverage audiencefull telecast317,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NHL Devils–Bruinsaverage audiencefull telecast251,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Buffalo Sabres at New York Islandersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
717,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Wolverines–Spartansaverage audiencefull telecast2,130,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Blue Devils–Tar Heelsaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,870,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Fighting Illini–Buckeyesaverage audiencefull telecast1,500,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Miami Heat at New Orleans Pelicansaverage audiencefull telecast1,060,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Spartans–Wolverinesaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
1,000,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
CBB Longhorns–Soonersaverage audiencefull telecast545,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Washington Capitals at Boston Bruinsaverage audiencefull telecast549,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Nets–Rocketsaverage audiencefull telecast1,090,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Warriors–Trail Blazersaverage audiencefull telecast1,320,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast1,330,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Clippers–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast1,220,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Dixie Vodka 400average audiencefull telecast4,240,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Boston Bruins at New York Rangersaverage audiencefull telecast980,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Clippers–Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast1,680,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Boston Bruins at New York Rangersaverage audiencefull telecast
TV only
980,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
Dallas Mavericks at Brooklyn Netsaverage audiencefull telecast1,850,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Pacers–Celticsaverage audiencefull telecast949,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Trail Blazers–Lakersaverage audiencefull telecast1,350,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Mavericks–76ersaverage audiencefull telecast990,000finalpress-attributedSports Media Watch
NBA Pelicans–Bucksaverage audiencefull telecast1,190,000finalpress-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